Vietnam

Vietnam's transformation from one of the world's poorest countries to a middle-income economy. Vietnamese culture, which dates back to 2000 BCE, is one of Southeast Asia's oldest, and it has a convoluted past that started with the local Dong Son culture long ago. Chinese, Khmer, and Indian cultures, as well as French colonialism, have all had an impact on the nation.

Vietnam is known for its street food. Grab a small plastic stool from one of those curbside food stands, and take a seat there. Vietnamese cuisine is always delicious, fresh, and healthful, including seafood, spring rolls, banh mi, sticky rice, and pho noodle soup. Fans of mandarin, watermelon, pineapple, banana, and other fruits will be delighted in Vietnam, where you may also find a variety you may have never seen before. Fruit is usually affordable and available everywhere, including markets, sidewalks, and shopping centres.

Mountaineers will like Vietnam, which is home to Fansipan, the highest peak in Indochina. Serious mountain hikers as well as recreational travellers go to Sapa in Vietnam's north. Want to experience Vietnam to the fullest? Get aboard a motorcycle and do what the natives do. Renting a set of wheels will allow you to travel the entire length of the nation or to the northern mountains. This epic ride is not for the faint of heart, though, as the roads can be challenging and poorly maintained.

Vietnam is a shopping haven for anyone with a penchant for fashion and handicrafts. You may discover fantastic deals all around the nation on everything from traditional clothing to scarves and jewelry. Speed tailors in Hoi An can create any suit or dress in just one day.