Vietnam – An Intense Asian Experience Most people have probably seen the landscapes of Vietnam as the backdrop to countless war movies—but nothing and no one can truly prepare you for that extraordinary moment when you witness Vietnam’s breathtaking beauty in real life. The lush...

 My travel guide says, “Vietnamese cuisine is one of Asia’s greatest culinary secrets” (Lonely Planet, Vietnam 2012). But as a first-time visitor to the country—especially in Hanoi—you quickly get the impression that the city knows exactly how to keep these secrets to itself… Local cuisine...

 While planning my three-week trip through Vietnam, my research led me to Phong Nha National Park. This area includes two of the largest limestone regions in the world and is located about 500 kilometers south of Hanoi, in north-central Vietnam. The park features hundreds of...