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Hanoi, Spiritual Heart of Vietnam
With its congested lanes and alleys, narrow shops and street traders, Hanoi may not seem a spiritual place, but it is here that the beating heart of Vietnam pulses. more...
Vietnamese Traditional Silk Embroidery
Often staffed by young victims injured by landmines, traditional Vietnamese silk embroidery gives a fortunate few a chance to learn a trade and gain independence. more...
The coming of doi-moi has re-ignited the entrepreneurial skills of the inhabitants of Vietnam's Saigon and the Vietnam War and American Occupation seem to be forgotten more...
The French influence is still apparent in Hanoi, Vietnam's capital, an elegant and once beautiful city of boulevards and lakes which has avoided the excesses of HCM City. more...
Like a Chinese painting, the limestone outcrops, the fjords and grottoes, make this a magical place, and now you can cruise in comfort in a 5-star vessel. more...
Jail for two former footballers and six current players in Vietnam's national team, lifts the lid on another gambling scandal in the Vietnamese Republic. more...
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On the Trail of Vietnam's Hill Tribes
By: Steven Fife
Find out about these fascinating tribes of primitive, mountain-dwelling peoples whose culture has become an integral part of Vietnam's tourism industry. more...
Vietnam's World Heritage Sites, The Three H's
By: James Ellsworth
This Southeast Asian country's coast boasts three of the 878 United Nations-designated cultural and natural heritage sites worldwide. In this case, H stands for Hope. more...
By: Lynn Allen
Ho Chi Minh City (Saigon) is Vietnam's largest metropolis, a vibrant capital of commerce. more...
Phu Quoc Island Southern Vietnam
By: Lynn Allen
The tear-shaped island of Phu Quoc in the Gulf of Thailand is called the Island of 99 Mountains because of sandstone chains that gradually descend from north to south. more...
Hanoi, Vietnam's Independent And Millennial City
By: James Ellsworth
Hanoi has been the key to Vietnam's quest for independence from its earliest times and the city will soon celebrate its 1000 year journey in a most memorable manner. more...
By: Nicole West
A city that combines Parisian style with fast-paced, Asian living, Hanoi is a thriving contradiction in a country famed for its unique culture. more...
By: Nicole West
Virtually untouched by the American War, the riverside town of Hoi An shines as an inhabited museum. A walker's dream, Hoi An offers culture within reach of the ocean. more...
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