THE BLUFFS POSSESSES so many of the traits of a great traditional links golf course - blind tee shots, fast undulating greens, sloping and unpredictable fairways and punishing, sandy rough if you err off line – which is worryingly easy to do if you’re not an accurate driver. In common with other great links courses,… Read more »
A few dozen groggy tourists shuffle off the sleeper train and board a transfer bus to Sapa, one of Vietnam’s top destinations. Inaudible slurs on the bus develop into excited chatter as they beam at guidebook photographs of terraced rice paddies swirling around lush green hills, a trademark image of the country’s north. Seconds after the… Read more »
A PLAIN TUNIC. A fragile canoe floating silently on the river. A conical hat worn just off center. A flock of swallows flying over rice fields ripe for harvesting. So goes the imagery in Chiec Ao Ba Ba, one of Vietnam’s most beloved songs from the 70s, a melancholy melody that paints a picture of… Read more »
Dear Hadrien and Marijn, My name is Julia and i am a fashion designer from Spain. i often travel to Vietnam to get inspiration for my new creations and recently realized that i want to take my visits to another level. i am now thinking of opening a small factory in ho Chi Minh City… Read more »
Book a minimum two-night stay to receive a wealth of indulgent rewards at Anantara Hoi An (www.hoi-an.anantara.com). Ease into your day with an enticing breakfast buffet. Enjoy 20% discount throughout the stay on heavenly 90-minute oil massages and the finest of local and international cuisines. When available, Short Breaks stays are eligible for complimentary room… Read more »
WHILE IN DECLINE in most parts of the world since the 90s, film photography is going through something of a revival in Saigon. Film is still inexpensive and relatively easy to come by for those who know where to look, and developing a standard roll of 36 exposures can set you back as little as… Read more »
A delicious French stew inspired by the Mediterranean coast Traveling as a chef gives you a different perspective on the places you visit. While most people are checking out the sights and experiences each city has to offer, chefs are always keeping their eyes on the cuisine – and we tend to spend a lot… Read more »
THE RISE OF New Zealand wines in the last 30 years has been nothing short of meteoric. Thirty years ago New Zealand wines were hardly consumed outside the country but now they’ve become serious players in the international wine scene. Although most of the major grape varieties are planted in New Zealand, the two star… Read more »
Oi Vietnam magazine reviews Red Bricks Restaurant on Ho Tung Mau St in Ho Chi Minh City.
Lau Dam Bong is a new restaurant opened in Ho Chi Minh City… Oi Vietnam’s reviewer tries it out…
The áo bà ba’s simplicity and versatility has contributed to its popularity, whether in rural or urban areas it can be worn while labouring or lounging. modern versions incorporate countless different designs, colours and embroidery, which has allowed the costume to transition into high fashion Producer: Tra My next Top Setup: hoang Dao… Read more »
Producer: Nguyen Tra My Director: Hoang Dao (0123 426 2153) Photographer: Alex Cui Model: Van Quynh - 1st runner up at Miss Ocean 2014 Make up: Huynh Kim Hien Costume: Tang Thanh Cong
The power of not knowing THEY SAY THAT knowledge is power but in the internet connected world of the 21st century, knowledge is so plentiful and abundant that if knowledge really does equate with power we should all be much more powerful than we were just a few years ago. It would seem though, that… Read more »
