VIETNAM

With an estimated 70 million people, Vietnam has the 12th largest population in the world. Shaped like a prolonged “S”, Vietnam is a country of striking contrasts that is a must for culture, food and history aficionados. The country is colorful and diverse, made up by the chaotic cities of Ho Chi Minh and Hanoi, limestone landscapes of Halong Bay, rice paddies, historic colonial towns, beautiful beaches of Danang and the languid region of the Mekong delta. The Mekong River spills all of its glory into the South China Sea after its 2,800 mile journey. There are numerous ways to explore the ancient and more recent history of Vietnam, our favorite through local experts who share their stories on how Vietnam has turned its highly turbulent past into a progressive, modern success story. Lastly, there is the remarkable street food scene; it remains to date some of the most delicious food one can experience in the Far East.