Style: March 06, 2020

5Top EXpERIENCES
IN VIETNAM
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SCOOTER OR SIDECAR EXPERIENCE Saigon streets
bustle with scooters at every corner. Explore the hidden
alleys, shops and street food stalls of Saigon riding
pillion on a scooter or in the sidecar of an old Russian
army motorbike. Surrounded by commotion, it offers an
endearing experience.
THE CALL OF THE JUNGLE Deep in the region of central
Vietnam lies a hidden subterranean labyrinth that holds
three of the world’s four largest natural caves. Son
Doong is the largest of the four and is an enormous
cavern containing one of the planet’s oldest, most
pristine ecosystems and is undoubtedly one of the most
spectacular sights on earth.
COFFEE OBSESSION Artisanal coffee and community
are at the heart of RuNam d’Or. The coffee culture is so
important to this little café located next to Saigon’s Notre
Dame Cathedral. If you like your coffee served in fancy
surrounds by smartly dressed men, then RuNam d’Or is
your place.
OASIS IN THE HEART OF THE CITY Vietnam is one
of those Asian countries with a great all year-round
climate for rooftop bars. Finding a good vantage point,
somewhere high up, with commanding views, will give
you a visual grip on your new surroundings. You will
want to celebrate being in Vietnam: Rooftop cocktails
combine the two.
BATTLEFIELDS The Vietnam War polarised the world,
and seeing the historic sites for yourself is an immersive,
rewarding experience for any history buff. Follow in
ANZAC footsteps at the Long Tan memorial and the Kiwi
base at Nui Dat. Explore the DMZ area in central Vietnam
where the tunnels and firebases remain or explore the
‘Hanoi Hilton’, once home to U.S. prisoners of war.
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