Majestic ruins, modern skyscrapers and unique structures - this is just a sampling of what you will find on an Architecture Vacation. If historic sites are what you are seeking, pick a destination whose distant past can still be found in the landscape. Take a tour, or bring along a guide book to make the most of your journey. Find out when is the right time of day to go to avoid crowds or when the lighting is at its peak. For more modern buildings, head to a big city that's known for it's skyscrapers and other structures should as libraries, museums or sculptures. ...read more »
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photo by Real Traveler Jeffrey
Hue
Located on the banks of the Perfume River, Hue is a great destination for those travellers who enjoy historical sites. There are palaces with gardens and lakes to see, and the people are quite friendly. Visitors often remark that Hue has the best food i... read more »
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photo by Real Traveler Kyle & DanHo Chi Minh City
The largest city in Vietnam, Ho Chi Minh (also known to tourists as Saigon) is home to monks, artists and musicians. The mixture of styles in the city is astounding. Known as the Paris of Asia, the city features wide walkways lined with trees and French... read more »
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photo by Real Traveler KerenDa Lat
Some call it the San Francisco of Vietnam, if only for its location in the mountains and rolling fog. Dalat offers a fabulous central market where local produce is just one item being sold. Make sure to hire an Easy Rider for your getaway. They'll take... read more »
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photo by Real Traveler f1chickNha Trang
A former quiet fishing village, the small Vietnamese coastal town of Nha Trang is now a thriving beachside resort. Bordering the South China Sea, Nha Trang Beach is 6 kilometers of pristine fine white sand and sparkling blue water. Already a popular... read more »
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photo by Real Traveler vincentvegaSapa
A small picturesque town in northwest Vietnam, Sapa is called “the Tonkinese Alps” because of its location on the Hoang Lien Son mountain range. Travelers marvel at the scenery of rice terraces and lush peaks. Some tourist points-of-interest include th... read more »
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photo by Real Traveler Jona DerksChau Doc
Chau Doc is a charming destination on Vietnam’s Mekong Delta, just a stone’s throw from Cambodia. With a diverse ethnic mix, charming traditional stilt houses, a frenetic large market, cultural festivals, and an overall peaceful bustle, this town is a b... read more »
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photo by Real Traveler John & LyndsNinh Binh
Vietnam’s Ninh Binh is a tourist location replete with sights for travelers to see. Located in nothern Vietnam, Ninh Binh offers its visitors natural beauty, religion, history, arts, and culture. Some ecological sites include the Cuc Phuong National Pa... read more »
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photo by Real Traveler Adro&SeanDong Ha
Find highlights on things to do and see in Dong Ha shared by Real Travelers. Browse attractions, maps, travel guide information, and blogs. Price compare hotels, flights, and packages to Dong Ha across multiple sites to help plan your... read more »
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photo by Real Traveler alfaspiderVung Tau
The relaxing resort town Vung Tau is located southern Vietnam and popular with tourists for its extensive beaches, fresh seafood, and interesting religious sites. A variety of beaches offers vacationers many choices from romantic getaways to resort golf... read more »
Top Five Architecture Trip Blogs
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Up in the Mounatins in Dalat | Apr 27 07'
Up early and flew up to the mountains, felt bad flying as it only took 40mins to fly there, but if i had gone by bus it would have taken 9 hours, a... Continue reading »
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Vietnam South to North - Part 2 | Feb 20 07'
Vietnam Travels - Part 2Writing this Monday 26 February and trying to catch up a little on the blog!A week ago we left Saigon (HCMC) for Mui Ne, a... Continue reading »
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Vietnam, Hoi An: Pointy Hats and Local Delights | Apr 04 07'
"We took a stroll through Central Market and we were amazed at the proportion of women wearing Vietnamese conical hats"
Greenfield Hotel in Hoi An was meant to be a luxury expense for us, as we splurged and paid $25 (around ₤14) for a room. When we looked at photos o... Continue reading »
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We Won't Miss Saigon | Feb 22 06'
We Won’t Miss Saigon.VietnamFast facts:*Written language doesn't use Chinese style script. It had until the 17th century when it was rewritten, usi... Continue reading »
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Vietnam, Ho Chi Minh City: Don't Miss Saigon | Mar 29 07'
"Many parts of the tunnels are so small that the Vietnamese had to crawl through the tunnels on their stomachs, elbows and knees"
To get to Vietnam from our last Cambodian destination, Phnom Penh, we booked ourselves onto a bus and in five fairly quick hours we arrived in Ho C... Continue reading »
Vietnam Travel Experiences
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Hanoi
Han OiOur first stop in Vietnam was Han Oi. After a taxi driver tried to rip us off and haggling for a room we decided to go for drinks i... Continue reading »
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The motorbike tour
Ok, so i know you all think we're a little crazy for doing a motorbike tour for 3 days but it really is the only way to travel in Vietnam... Continue reading »
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North Vietnam - Uncle Ho country
What a trip this has been! We have loved every region of Vietnam. The food, the smiles, the pride -- a resilient country. We held our bre... Continue reading »
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Vietnam - North to South
We flew into Hanoi for our north to south journey through Vietnam. Our taxi driver clearly still had hopes of one day becoming an F1 driv... Continue reading »
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Ban Gioc Waterfall
I got out of the city and mayhem and after having to turn back to get my passport that I left at the guesthouse (you have to hand it... Continue reading »
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