Vietnam

Beautiful country and a great cultural experience.

Hoi An Bubble Bar

Located a little ways from the market is a sophisticated, old-world style establishment located at 37 Phan Boi Chau, featuring a narrow balcony that overlooks the tiled roofs of Hoi An. While it is situated near the riverfront area, its cigar room is located on an upper level above the main bar, offering a secret, seductive atmosphere with deep greens, black and white photos, and leather armchairs. The venue serves original cocktails, premium wines, and Cuban cigars, maintaining a stylish and exclusive vibe distinct from the bustling streets below.

Hoi An Riverside

Hoi An riverside boat tours are primarily conducted on the Thu Bon River and its tributary, the Hoai River, offering two distinct experiences: daytime cultural excursions and nighttime lantern rides taking place after dark (typically 4:00 PM – 9:30 PM), these rides on the Hoai River allow visitors to admire the ancient town’s architecture illuminated by thousands of colorful lanterns.
A key feature is the option to release a flower lantern onto the water for good luck, a practice rooted in local Buddhist tradition

Moonlight Bridge (Cầu Ánh Trăng)

The Moonlight Bridge in. the distance is a pedestrian bridge in Hoi An, Vietnam, opened in April 2022 to connect Hoi An Ancient Town with Hoi An Memories Land on Con Hen Island. Spanning approximately 110 meters across a branch of the Thu Bon River, it features a crescent-moon design inspired by Hoi An’s full moon festivals.
Best experienced at sunset or night, when the lighting creates a magical atmosphere.


Danang River boat

Danang River

The Han River (Sông Hàn) flows through the heart of Da Nang, dividing the city into the historic west bank and the developing east bank before emptying into Da Nang Bay. It is characterized by a vibrant waterfront lined with high-rise buildings, luxury hotels, and administrative centers that feature sky bars offering panoramic views of the waterway.

Tourist Boats - Hoi An

Thirty years ago, when I first visited in the mid-1990s, Hoi An was a quiet, sleepy, and largely undiscovered town. It had a slow pace of life with shuttered yellow houses, empty sandy roads, and very few tourists—some accounts recall only a handful of visitors at a time. The economy was primarily based on fishing, agriculture, and small-scale handicrafts, and basic infrastructure like electricity was still unreliable. The town's historic charm was intact but faded, with no developed tourism industry, lantern festivals, or bustling riverside restaurants. This began to change in the late 1990s when UNESCO recognition in 1999 sparked a tourism boom, transforming it from a remote coastal town into a major international destination.

Motor Scooters

Motor scooters are the lifeblood of daily transportation in Vietnam, a dramatic shift from the era of push bicycles. With over 45 million scooters—nearly one for every two people—they are the primary mode of transport for commuting, running errands, transporting goods, and family travel. Their dominance stems from their affordability, fuel efficiency, and agility in navigating narrow streets and dense traffic, making them essential infrastructure rather than a luxury.