Traditional Cambodian garments are like many other aspects of Cambodian culture: rich and vibrant. Cambodian clothing is tends to be very bright and beautifully embroidered. The styles have lasted throughout time since the Khmer Empire, and can be seen in present day Cambodia. The sampot  is the most common article of clothing. An array of...Read More

We often get asked about tipping in Vietnam. Tipping is one of those things that varies from country to country, andoften travelers can get confused on the subject of tipping. So we are here to help clear that up. Frequently, people receive completely different answers to this question. Here are the most common occurrences when...Read More

The humble rice cracker graces many a low plastic table in Vietnam, and is quite the accompaniment to many dishes across the country for the cuisine embraces textures, of which ‘crunchy’ plays a big part. The Vietnamese equivalent of the famous Indian poppadum is an incredibly popular snack across the country, and each region has...Read More

Every month in Hoi An, on the 14th day of the lunar calendar, Hoi An celebrates the full moon with locals placing offerings on their ancestral shrines and burning incense. Tomorrow will take at extra special significance as this is Tet Trung Thu (Mid Autumn Festival). Local kids form groups and perform incredible Lion Dances in elaborate costumes...Read More

We were featured on a television show in Australia: Vintage Hunter. In the show Vintage Hunter, flea market junkie Dominic Johnson-Hill takes us on a journey across Asia to find captivating curios and antiques, both valuable and intriguing. It can be like finding a needle in a haystack, but whatever happens, it’s a road trip...Read More

Chick here for full blog I am sending a ‘shout out’ to Vietnam Vespa Adventures in Ho Chi Minh City for a great ride! I had this tour on my bucket list of ‘things to do’ when we moved to Vietnam and I was not disappointed. I wrote the following review on Tripadvisor… “My daughter...Read More

Jumping chicken and vintage Vespas! a new article featured in the travel blog titled: Asia Dreaming, by, A couple of fifty somethings living the dream in South East Asia. “They have the ability to merge and flow with their fellow riders like it’s some kind of motorized ballet…”  See what else they write and check...Read More

The reunion tour of North Australian Vespa riders concluded it’s 8 day ride from the upper Mekong Delta region, through the central Vietnam highlands to the coastal cities of Hue & Hoi An with Vietnam Vespa Adventures yestarday.  After last year completing our 7 day tour to Nha Trang, the group was keen to come...Read More

SHE Travels writer visits Vietnam Vespa Adventures…      “The coolest thing to do in Ho Chi Minh City”… …”Hands down, flat out the best night in Ho Chi Minh ever!” Read more… http://shetravels.net.au/the-coolest-thing-to-do-in-ho-chi-minh-city/Read More

Celebrity Chef Bobby Chinn, and host of Bobby Chinn Cooks Asia on the Discovery Network, joined us for a short cruise around Saigon last week in Vespa style. The tour stopped at the colorful flower market in district 10 to buy gladiolas, gerbera daisies, orchids and other fresh flora grown in Vietnam. Bobby skillfully demonstrated...Read More