Author Archives: VOA Vietnam

How to Get Off The Beaten Track in Hoi An

Besides the famous ancient town, travelers also get lost in the land of vintage memories by wandering around the complex of different ancient villages where friendly locals maintain the legacy of their ancestors by crafting the same products that made their name in Vietnam’s history. Original by Christinas’ Blog – Click here to read full […]

Getting Around in Hue, Vietnam

During the Vietnam War, in order to take back the city from the North Vietnamese Army’s siege, the American forces used heavy artillery and airstrikes that almost destroyed the entire city. What we have today is the effort of a 30-year re-construction and conservation effort by the government and the people after the war. Original […]

Hue Festival – Celebrate Culture & History in the Ancient Capital of Vietnam

Models dressed as princesses, princes, palace maids, and eunuchs appear around the palace grounds to create the ambiance of the past. Many traditional games such as playing cards and poetry quizzes, along with imperial art shows such as royal court music and traditional plays help people experience the life in the palace a long time […]