From humble beverage to icon of Hanoi’s street culture…

A mountain lodge in the hills of a relatively unknown Arcadia of waterfalls, jungles & footpaths within easy reach of Hanoi…

The history of Vietnam understood through the lens of conflict at the nation’s biggest museum…

A good hiking destination within easy reach of Hanoi…

Cosy accommodation nestled within an ancient northern Vietnamese village…

Exploring Chinese architectural heritage in Hội An through five historic assembly halls…

How the universe began, according to Vietnamese legend…

Experience a different side to the capital city at these two after-dark local markets…

How to take the bus from the capital to the far north…

Celebrating Luke’s contribution to Vietnam Coracle as a writer, researcher & photographer for multiple guides, articles & reviews…

The ruins of Mỹ Sơn form a sacred architectural tapestry that was once the centre of the ancient Hindu kingdom of Champa…

The best places to drink in Hội An, from wine bars, cocktail lounges, craft beer taprooms, beach pubs & clubs…

A mountain lodge set amidst the ethereal landscape of Du Già, in Hà Giang Province…

A rich & exciting cafe culture in an ancient market town on the Hà Giang Loop…

Exploring the rich food scene of a central Vietnamese culinary hub…

The deepest gorge in Vietnam, boat trips through the Tu Sản Canyon offer spectacular views…

A unique, sustainable & all-inclusive luxury boutique resort located on a private hilltop deep in the spectacular & mysterious northern mountains…

Intimate, cosy, independent & off-beat, these bars offer refuge from the city & getting there is half the fun…

A guide to the capital of Vietnam’s northernmost province & gateway to the Ha Giang Loop…

A soaring walkway clinging to the cliffs hundreds of metres above the legendary Mã Pí Lèng Pass in Hà Giang…

Exploring the multiple faiths & religions of the Mekong Delta via a selection of places of worship in the western corner of the region…

An express boat service from Châu Đốc, in Vietnam’s Mekong Delta, across the international border to Phnom Penh, the Cambodian capital…

A bustling fishing community, Phan Thiet is home to a vibrant streetside seafood scene…

The story of a unique drink created in a local cafe in Hue that went from being a secret recipe to a nationwide success…

A colonial-themed hotel on the banks of the Mekong River near one of the region’s most culturally diverse towns…

To celebrate 12 months of publishing content by other writers on Vietnam Coracle, I look back at what they’ve produced so far…

Places to rest, drink, sleep, eat & take shelter when on the road, hammock cafes are a valuable resource for long-distance travellers in Vietnam…

A community-based project offering rustic yet cosy accommodation in a minority village on a great riding road…

A figure-of-eight loop on back-roads through quintessential northern landscapes not far from Hanoi…

To celebrate the Lunar New Year, I put several questions to all members of the Vietnam Coracle team to find out their thoughts about Vietnam in the Year of the Cat…

On a secluded, sweeping bay on the south-central coast, Timothe Beach Apartments is a tropical paradise at affordable, mid-range prices…

Vietnam’s last imperial line left behind a rich legacy of cultural attractions in and around the former royal capital of Huế…

Vietnamese cuisine utilizes edible flowers in myriad ways. Flowers are healthy and aromatic, adding colour, flavour and texture to many dishes…

An up-and-coming beach city on the south-central coast, Quy Nhon has a vibrant dining scene, featuring fresh seafood & a host of local specialities…

A gardener & home cook walks you through the most commonly used fresh herbs & spices that are fundamental to Vietnamese cuisine & culture…

Artisanal breweries, local beer restaurants, dive bars for resident artists, chic cocktail lounges for posers & budget hangouts for backpackers…

A heritage building in the capital’s Old Quarter houses a nostalgic coffee shop, keeping the city’s younger generation in touch with its past…

Turquoise water & abundant coral rimmed by forested hills & dramatic cliffs, Đầm Tre is one of Vietnam’s most pristine, remote & utterly magical bays…

Explore the famous ‘royal cuisine’ of Vietnam’s former imperial capital with this extensive Huế food guide, featuring 16 Huế dishes & dozens of specific location recommendations…

An urban motorbike route designed for night riding…

Hà Giang is a mystical borderland that’s home to a legendary motorbike loop through otherworldly landscapes…

Local markets exist in another dimension to the rest of the city. Vibrant, bustling, fresh & organized, there’s magic in these markets…