The mystery and the passion and the fire of the dragon. A country of unworldy scenery where the ghosts of conflict slumber amongst karsts, and great mounds of earth erupt from the ocean.

Hanoi’s Sword Lake With a Dash of Neon Our correspondent visits Vietnam’s capital city and revels in the nocturnal ambience around Hoàn Kiếm Lake. Continue reading

Colours Bloom in Hoi An Our correspondent soaks up the culture of one of Vietnam’s most atmospheric and colourful towns. Continue reading

Snapshot in Time: Following the River Through Tam Coc Our correspondent enters a world of rice fields and ancient caves in the north of Vietnam. Continue reading

Language Primer: Tiếng Việt / Vietnamese Our correspondent outlines the basics of Vietnam's principal language. Continue reading