John Gottberg Anderson

83. Cát Bà Island Escapades

Cát Bà may be the best destination in northern Vietnam for exploring the unique seascapes of Ha Long Bay, a UNESCO-acclaimed world heritage site.

Through periods of freedom and suppression, Vietnamese art continues to make an impression as it reveals culture and history to a curious world.

Vietnam’s capital city serves up history and religion on a walk past West Lake to the Ba Dinh district.

Three institutions in the nation’s capital offer carefully sculpted perspectives on the history of Vietnam.

The heart and soul of Hanoi city is Hoàn Kiếm, the “Lake of the Restored Sword.” Stories of its divine nature go back many centuries.

Vietnam’s earliest urban neighborhood reveals some of its secrets to those willing to search … and ask questions.

It’s not easy to navigate the bureaucratic paperwork and pitfalls of maintaining a residence in a foreign country.

From a Zen tribute to tombs of ancient emperors, the countryside beyond Huế shares its memories well.

Surrounded by moats and thick walls, the 19th-century home of Vietnam’s final emperors is now a UNESCO World Heritage Site.

Even when other attractions are closed, the colorful bridges of the coastal metropolis of Da Nang make it worth a visitor’s time.