Vietnam

Hanoi Cooking Classes

Vietnamese cuisine is one of Asia's most fantastic foods, and there are several places in Hanoi where you can learn to cook like a local without it costing a fortune (more...)

How Much Money Do I Need In Vietnam?

How much money should you budget to travel in Vietnam? Travelfish Vietnam expert Don Morgan explains exactly what you can expect to pay for accommodation, food, booze and all your other travel essentials (more...)

What It’s Like To Be A Travel Writer For Travelfish - An Interview With Don Morgan

Travelfish has grown to become probably the best online-only guide to backpacking in South East Asia. Don Morgan is Travelfish's man in Vietnam, continually scouring the entire country for up to date info. Here he explains what it's like to work as a travel writer for Travelfish (more...)

Recommended Hanoi Restaurants: An Update

I spent Christmas 2007 in Hanoi, Vietnam, doing very little besides eat. Here are my updates on the Hanoi restaurants I still recommend, the new ones I found and the old favourites that have turned into turkeys (more...)

Domokun Says: Happy Christmas From Hanoi!

Often to be found in my travel luggage is that Japanese icon of cuddly monsterdom, Domokun. He's definitely fond of getting into the local culture, as you'll see from the photo... (more...)

Vietnam Visa Costs In Bangkok

You need a visa before you enter the country if you want to go to Vietnam. Bangkok's Vietnamese Embassy offers a standard and express service to get your Vietnam visa organised. (more...)

Free Flights From Bangkok To Hanoi!

AirAsia are now giving away flights for free from Bangkok to Hanoi as part of their Year End sale. Be quick if you want to grab a bargain (more...)

Tailors And Shoe Makers In Hoi An, Vietnam

Here's some names and addresses of tailors and shoemakers I used when I visited Hoi An that might prove useful if you're planning to visit this beautiful old-world town in Vietnam (more...)

New Lonely Planet Book: Vietnam, Cambodia, Laos and the Greater Mekong Region

Lonely Planet are set to publish a useful compendium guidebook for Asian travellers that covers the main attractions of Vietnam, Cambodia and Laos. (more...)