Top Destinations for Cultural Immersion
Top cultural immersion cities
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photo by Real Traveler Jo in VietnamHo 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 kwfletchSapa
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 NY FoodieHue
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 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 Amnon & RinatCan Tho
Find highlights on things to do and see in Can Tho shared by Real Travelers. Browse attractions, maps, travel guide information, and blogs. Price compare hotels, flights, and packages to Can Tho across multiple sites to help plan your... 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 C-TeamDa 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 Michelle and SusanHalong Bay
Halong is a tranquil bay in North Vietnam, close to China. Travelers will find thousands of limestone islands with lush vegetation and massive caves. There are also walking trails with modern lighting and quiet fishing villages for visitors to explore. read more »
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photo by Real Traveler Laus and JamesMui Ne
On Mui Ne Beach, travelers will find some of the best weather for enjoying its tropical beaches and immense sand dunes. Kite surfing is the most frequented sport and tourists can take lessons from locals. Mostly undiscovered, Mui Ne Beach is the perfect... 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 »
Top Five Cultural Immersion Trip Blogs
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Mai Chau | Dec 07 07'
"...or was it Tong Dau or Hong Mo Loung?"
This was the highlight among many highlights for the trip. The night of the 6th turning to the 7th was horrible. A cold from a foreign germ pool ha... Continue reading »
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Hanoi, Vietnam | Jul 26 07'
"I tossed it to Laurie, and said, "What does that smell like?" She knew the answer right away. "Vietnam," she replied."
Well, Laurie told you a little bit about traffic in Vietnam, so it's Adam here, to tell you about the Water Puppet Theater. Hanoi is well know... Continue reading »
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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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Goodbye Vietnam | Mar 02 07'
"So, thank you, Vietnam, for all that you’ve taught us, for all that we’ve experienced, for all the wonderful people we’ve been able to meet on your soil"
Good Bye, Vietnam!Four weeks visiting you has flown by so quickly! It seems like only yesterday that we arrived in Ho Chi Minh City (that’s what th... 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 »
Vietnam Travel Experiences
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Viet Nam from Saigon to Hanoi
First night in Sai GonWell, we finally left Thailand and arrived in Saigon in Vietnam. I managed to get Lynne to travel light and I have... Continue reading »
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Fashion Queen
Looking out the bus window from the South, I watched families in cone hats working the endless rice paddy fields and reflected on how Cen... 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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Goodnight Vietnam
And so, after the best three weeks of my life, I returned a changed woman! Eyes widened and brain saturated with cultural richness; I cou... Continue reading »
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Southern Vietnam
How would you envision a modern communist country?Neon lights advertising discoteques? Open trading of produce? Young couples in love cru... Continue reading »
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