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  Hoi An heritage village is a must-visit when exploring Vietnam. Home to the Thu Bon River, the port city, an ancient trading post has many outside influences you can explore when touring the historic corner of Hoi An. One such is the Kim Bong Carpentry Village. Considered the birthplace of Hoi An’s traditional craftsmen, it is a culturally rich and well-preserved relic any culture buff will enjoy exploring. Learn more through this guide on how to plan a day trip to King Bong Carpentry Village. Dragfyre ,  Wood Carver Kim Bong ,  CC BY-SA 3.0  Learn About the Origins of Kim Bong Carpentry Village  The original settlers of the Kim Bong village are people from the North Central and northern delta regions of Vietnam who decided to settle and set up the village in the 15 th  century. Most of them were wandering wood craftsmen who set out seeking an income from their trade. The skilled craftsmen at first could barely make ends meet, until along the years they e...

  Ranked among the most historic cities on the coast of Vietnam, most travellers head to Hoi An to enjoy a beach holiday. Renowned for its breathtaking beaches and friendly locals, Hoi An is a relatively safe tourist hub in Vietnam but that does not mean that unsavoury experiences are not a common occurrence among tourists. From keeping your belongings safe to enjoying a drama-free vacation, here are some tips to help you avoid scams and other safety issues during your next trip to Hoi An. Image via Anantara Hoi An Resort    1. Safety on the Beach Hoi An's beaches are safe for swimming and water sports activities for most of the year but those who are heading to this part of Vietnam from October to March may find that the ocean is too rough. This means that it is best to avoid visiting Hoi An during this time of year as many locals who dare to spend time in the water during this time of year are known to suffer injuries and even fatalities due to less than calm ocean cond...

 Doing your research before an upcoming trip to Vietnam? Here are a few tips to help you enjoy your time exploring the local cuisine of the country. From tips to help you get by at small local eateries to those on some of the best dishes to try, here are some things to know before you set off to Vietnam. Image by  zompoch  from  Pixabay     Step One – Try and Eat Like a Local  Inexpensive, local food from a food stall can be just as flavoursome, if not more sometimes, than what you’d find at a more commercial restaurant that caters to foreigners. The one thing to remember though is that unless you are familiar with the language, it’s going to be very hard to communicate with the vendors to find out the intricacies and ingredients behind any particular dish.   One way to get around this is to first try popular local dishes at one of the  hotels in Hoi An  where language is not a problem such as Anantara Hoi An Resort or a s...