The capital of Vietnam, Hanoi started life as a small village on the Red River, becoming a city in the year 1010, and capital of Imperial Vietnam. From its humble beginnings, Hanoi has long been one of, if not the most, important cities in the country and was a French colony from 1883, leaving a legacy of French inspired...
Delhi may be hot and incredibly busy, but if you can learn to live with those two negative points, it is an amazing place to visit. Officially the National Capital Territory of Delhi, which incorporates the capital city, New Delhi, it is home to over 11 million people and has a history dating back to the 6th century BCE....
Historically named Madras, the city of Chennai is one of India’s top tourist destinations and is known as one of the safest cities in the country. Set on the Bay of Bengal, Chennai is a coastal city with a long beach, while the city is home to impressive architecture including temples, museums, churches, and the historic Fort St. George....
The city of Sihanoukville sits on the coast of the Gulf of Thailand in Cambodia and is home to some of the country’s best known beaches. Come here to enjoy those beaches, whether you like swimming and sunbathing, nightlife, or messing around on the water, there’s something for everyone. The city’s markets are also a popular spot for tourists,...
The Vietnamese coastal city of Nha Trang may surprise you with its fantastic assortment of attractions, offering something for the whole family… it has historic landmarks such as the Ponagar Cham Towers and Long Son Pagoda; it has a beautiful white sand beach, set on a bay of turquoise water with tropical islands just off the shore, and one...
The resort town of Dalat is sure to surprise you! It’s the capital of the Lam Dong Province in the Central Highlands of Vietnam, but it’s not what you would usually expect from a Vietnamese city… set in the highlands and surrounded by pine-clad hills, Dalat feels more like a city in the foothills of the Alps than Vietnam,...
As the country’s capital, the city of Hanoi is a great place to start your journey around Vietnam. Visit its bustling Old Quarter and see the French, Chinese and Southeast Asian influences in its architecture and culture. Wander through its parks and monuments and see beautiful pagodas, or learn more about the city and its people in its museums....
When exploring Southeast Asia, a great way to get a good introduction to each country is to visit their capital cities. In Laos it’s Vientiane. Known for its laid-back atmosphere, Vientiane allows you to easily walk its historic old quarter, spend time watching the world go by from one of its cafés, or explore its temples and French colonial...
As the former seat of the Nguyen Dynasty and national capital from 1802 to 1945, Vietnam’s city of Hue is one of the country’s top tourist hotspots. Best known for its massive 19th century citadel with Imperial City and Forbidden Purple City, Hue also has tombs and pagodas and a bustling market if you’d like to go shopping. From...
Manila is a great starting point for any visit to the Philippines. The country’s capital is a bustling metropolis that mixes old with new, featuring an impressive walled city dating from Spanish colonial times and high-rise skyscrapers from the modern-day. Quieter, but still a busy city, is Iloilo. If you enjoy the Spanish colonial atmosphere of Manila, Iloilo offers...
