• 10-must-try-workshops-in-hoi-an
    Central Vietnam,  Vietnam

    10 must try Workshops in Hoi An

    Hoi An has a long standing history of trading, handcrafts and artistry. Despite or to some degree because of being a tourist town many of these handcrafts and arts have survived to this day. In this article I give you an overview of 10 workshops and classes I have taken part in over the years. These workshops are suitable for…

  • perfect-trip-to-hanoi-vietnam
    North Vietnam,  Vietnam

    A perfect trip to Hanoi

    As Vietnam's capital Hanoi has a lot to offer, from delectable food and a great coffee culture, a fascinating history and interesting architecture, there is something for everyone. Only the traffic is hard to manage, but you will get used to it. The best time for a trip to Hanoi, in my opinion, is from March to May, just outside…

  • jewellery-workshop-in-hoi-an
    Central Vietnam,  Vietnam

    Jewellery Workshop in Hoi An

    While there are many jewellery shops in Hoi An it feels more special to me to be directly involved in the process of creating a unique piece of jewellery for yourself. At Lotus Leaf Fine Art & Jewellery you can take part in a jewellery workshop and learn from a master who has worked on this craft from a young…

  • hidden-hoi-an
    Central Vietnam,  Vietnam

    The hidden Hoi An most people don’t get to see

    To see what people usually don't see you have to get up at a time most people aren't awake yet. To learn about the hidden Hoi An, about the people who keep the city running and the places tourists, travellers and even most locals don't ever get see you have to find a local who knows these places and people…

  • leather-workshop-in-hoi-an
    Central Vietnam,  Vietnam

    Leather Workshop in Hoi An

    Of course you can find unique leather accessories or bags in Hoi An, or even get something made to your specifications, but why not make your own at a leather workshop in Hoi An? By yourself or in a small group this activity is for everyone, even if you aren't very "crafty".

  • Hmong woman doing Batik during a Workshop in Sapa
    North Vietnam,  Vietnam

    Hmong Batik Workshop – Sapa

    While in Sapa I divided my time between the city and a homestay with a Hmong family in Ta Van village near Sa Pa. They offer half-day and full-day trekking tours and two ethnic handicraft workshops to their guests: a Hmong Indigo Batik Workshop and a Traditional Hmong Embroidery Workshop. I choose to do both.

  • what-to-do-in-aarhus-denmark
    Denmark,  Europe

    What to do in Aarhus – Denmark

    Aarhus is the museum town of Denmark, not as big and fashion forward as Copenhagen and not as small, traditional and chill as Ringkøbing. Aarhus is the second biggest city in the country, once an established Viking settlement, then a flourishing harbour, now a cultural hotspot.

  • den-gamle-by-museum-in-aarhus-worth-it
    Denmark,  Europe

    Den Gamle By Museum in Aarhus – Worth it?

    The old town - Danish "Den Gamle By" is an open air museum with city houses through the ages from all over Denmark. When you are interested in how people lived throughout the centuries and how Aarhus evolved from a small settlement to the city it is today, this is the place to visit.