VIETNAM VETERANS & FAMILY VISITS For me, the special visits by Vietnam Veterans and their families are probably my most satisfying and emotive experiences, and I receive many heartfelt reviews and personal messages. I was especially touched by Dixie’s words: “You are doing so much more for people than giving them a tour. You are…
The Vietnam War: 43 Years On, A Personal Vietnamese View!
“Chúc Mừng Năm Mới” – its TET in Vietnam so a ‘Happy New Year’ to you all!!
Yes, its that time of year again and I am often asked what is TET? Well, ‘Tết‘ is actually short for the Vietnamese: Tết Nguyên Đán (Feast of the First Morning of the First Day) and Tết celebrates the arrival of spring based on the Vietnamese calendar. Although Tết can be a very exciting time to…
The Daily Telegraph – On Visiting Da Nang in 2019
The vibrant Vietnamese city boasts historical relics and stunning beaches – plus it’s perfectly positioned for cultural expeditions (I hope the UK’s Daily Telegraph won’t mind too much if I use their recent article on visiting my wonderful hometown!) “Sometimes the obvious choice isn’t the best choice. The majority of travellers to Vietnam split their…
Vietnam Airlines: Our National Carrier Wins Two WTA Awards!
Its great to see my national airline being honoured by the World Travel Awards (WTA) last month, with two prestigious awards “World’s Leading Airline – Premium Economy Class” and “World’s Leading Cultural Airline” at the 2018 WTA Grand Final Gala in Lisbon, Portugal. The WTA is regarded as “the Oscars of the tourism industry”, established to honour the world’s best…
“I walked in my father’s footsteps…”
Michele visited to retrace her father’s wartime journey – he was stationed in Da Nang for 3 years during the Vietnam War. Prior to her visit, she gave us lots of information about his stay here, locations and sites which he remembered. With my research team, we located all the sites and places of interest…
We meet a genuine ‘Masterchef’!
My team mate’s Lam & Xinh have just enjoyed a wonderful two days with Indonesia’s Masterchef and TV presenter, Ms Desi Trisnawati Visiting Da Nang & My Son Sanctuary the first day, we arranged a special full day in our ancient town of Hoi An the second day. Thank you, Desi and your husband for choosing…
FODOR’S Travel – we are sooooo excited!!
I am really excited that my company has been included in the latest FODOR’s Travel guide ‘Essential Vietnam‘. Not only a wonderful write-up, but we have been shown as a ‘Fodor’s Choice!’ “Xuan Tu Tours – Run by Xuan Tu, a graduate of the Da Nang College of Languages passionate about Da Nang and Hoi…
A Culture Journey! – 5 interesting facts about Vietnamese life
Hello everyone! For many visitors, my amazing country can be a culture shock (mostly good!) in so many ways. I thought I would share just 5 interesting facts in this post about daily life and my people – yes, it does only happen in Vietnam!! 1. Vietnamese Local Markets Local markets remain the very heart of…
Not One, but Three ‘Linh Ung Pagodas’ in Da Nang
Da Nang, our 3rd city and now the must-visit destination in Vietnam is famous for its Han River with a unique set of well-designed bridges, stunning My Khe beach, beautiful natural landscape and its distinctive local cuisines. But today we check out three of its main attractions: Son Tra Peninsula, magical Marble Mountains and Sun…
Two Amazing Days! We Explore Da Nang & Hoi An with Evelyn’s Extended Family
It was an honour for my company to be chosen by Evelyn Yu’s extended family from Hong Kong during their two-day discovery of central Vietnam – Da Nang: THE city in Vietnam where many Vietnamese aspire to live! And wonderful Hoi An Ancient Town and the amazing rural beauty that surrounds it. Evelyn Yu’s family…