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Bamboo Workshop in Hoi An – Crafting a bamboo lamp
Half a day of woodworking in 30° Celsius heat might not be something you think of when thinking about things to do on vacation. I am here to tell you why you should consider it anyway (I almost didn't do it either) and how it shaped my understanding of the people and culture of central Vietnam.
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Coffee Workshop in Hoi An at the Sữa Cafe
In Vietnam, one drink stands out above all others: Coffee. So when I found a coffee workshop in Hoi An where I could learn how to make three of the most famous Vietnamese coffees I jumped at the chance.
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Basketboat Tour and Cooking Class in Hoi An
Cooking classes are a great way to connect with local culture and people. Pairing it with a tour exploring the countryside around Hoi An, as well as a visit to a local market and a cruise in a basketboat through the nipa palm forest it’s the perfect way to spend a day.
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Ho Chi Minh Trail – Motorbike Tour along the Laotian border
For my trip to central Vietnam, I had planned a three-day-two-night adventure, between my time in Hue and Hoi An: a Ho Chi Minh Trail Motorbike Tour along the Laotian border. Since my driving capabilities aren’t up to par with rural Vietnamese roads (especially mountain roads) I found a driver who could take me on my biggest adventure in Vietnam…
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Hue – City of emperors. Food capital of Vietnam?
As the former capital of Vietnam during the reign of the Nguyễn dynasty, Hue has a lot to offer in terms of historically important places. But whenever I heard someone in Vietnam talk about Hue - the city of emperors, they were always raving about the food.
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Da Nang to Hue via Hai Van Pass
The first time I heard of the Hai Van Pass was in 2009, I was twelve years old and watched Top Gear on YouTube to learn colloquial English. On my second Vietnam trip in 2022, I was in Da Nang, with Hue on my list as the next stop. And yet I almost missed out on the adventure that is…
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Ba Na Hills – Is the Instagram famous location really worth it?
Ba Na Hills, fittingly situated in the hills near Da Nang, boasts the world’s longest cable car ride, a huge area with gardens, seemingly old buildings and fun games and rides for the whole family. But it is most well known for the “Golden Hands Bridge”, a golden bridge held up by two giant concrete hands, frequently used for Instagram…
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The two sides of Da Nang – Where to go
Da Nang is the biggest city in Central Vietnam and one of the most modern cities in the country, with a high human development index and has been voted Vietnams most livable city. When I got there I experienced it as two sides of Da Nang, one east and one west of the river Han. I stayed in Da Nang…
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Hidden Gem – Ninh Binh Province Vietnam
Before I arrived in Vietnam I had never heard of Ninh Binh. I don’t know whether I was ignorant or if it feels like I see it everywhere now because I am paying attention to it. To tell the truth, I had no idea what to expect from this tour, but Ninh Binh really is a hidden gem of Vietnam.
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Ha Long Bay Daytour – Is it worth it?
Right after I booked my flights to Vietnam, I made a list of places I wanted to see. On top of that last list was Ha Long Bay; the Bay of the Descending Dragon, a UNESCO world heritage site known from National Geographic, with over 2000 limestone mountains emerging from emerald water. Since I stayed in Hanoi, a day trip seemed…
