At noon, the sun bears down on the narrow, largely deserted, streets of Thôn Tây – the harbor village of An Vĩnh commune on Lý Sơn’s big island. Prudently, most locals are taking a mid-day nap. The coastal fishing fleet, on the water at 4am, has already returned and sold it’s catch. Garlic farmers are…

The Welcome If you love Vietnam but want a break from the hectic pace of travel, or just want to recharge your batteries, Life’s a Beach homestay is the place to go. It has a great vibe, friendly staff, a relaxed bar area and excellent food. Away from it all with a distinctly Vietnamese flavor,…

Surprisingly off the tourist trail, Quy Nhon is one of the country’s most idyllic beach towns. White powder sands, azure waters and a quiet, slow-paced atmosphere make this township a truly worthwhile seaside destination about 4 hours’ drive south of Hoi An. The main municipal beach offers backpacker and small hotel accommodation. Further south you…

    If you’re planning a trip to Hue then you will undoubtedly pass through Lang Co – a seaside town that is rather famous in these here parts. Lang Co bay was recently voted as one of the world’s most beautiful bays. It’s ‘S’ shape also gives you the first glimpse of the sun…