Short Escapes: Vietnam

Holidays to Vietnam mean lush landscapes, delicious pho and tales from history. The war with America is part of our collective cultural consciousness, sure. Before that there was a thousand-year occupation by China. Later came French colonisation. Remnants of all this is still here to be experienced. Hanoi is full of the ghosts of a colonial past mixed with a vibrant, modern street scene. Ho Chi Minh City is the buzzing commercial centre. Hoi An is a stately port – a UNESCO World Heritage city. You’ll see them all on this journey of discovery.