Weather in Vietnam

Weather in Vietnam

At over 1,600km in length, Vietnam is large enough for separate climates to exist throughout the country. North The north of the country sees relatively cold winters, with temperatures falling to 15°C in Hanoi, whilst summer is hot and wet. The best time to visit Hanoi is during spring (March and April) and autumn (October – […]

Travel in Vietnam – Dangers, Scams and Useful Safety Tips

Travel in Vietnam – Dangers, Scams and Useful Safety Tips

The friendly ‘Hello, how are you?’ is a phrase that you’ll often hear when you first reach Vietnam. Most tourists will immediately assume the Vietnamese are some of the friendliest people in Southeast Asia. However, don’t feel too relaxed by the apparent openness. You’re in a new country, and you still need to exercise caution. […]

Travel in Vietnam – The Useful Transport Guide

Travel in Vietnam – The Useful Transport Guide

Vietnam is one of the countries in Southeast Asia you need to travel to at least once in your lifetime. This developing nation has a lot to offer for adventurous travellers. You can reach every part of the country either by air, land and even water. This article describes everything you need to know about […]

Vietnam Travel Guide

Vietnam Travel Guide

Explore Vietnam with our friendly travel guide for 2024 What are the first things that come to your mind on mentioning Vietnam? We used to think about endless rice fields, pointed straw hats, and steaming pho bowls. You may as well dream about the thousand islands of Ha Long Bay or recollect the Vietnamese war […]

A Seaside Reset in Laguna Beach

rom the iconic to the unexpected, the city of San Francisco never ceases to surprise. Kick-start your effortlessly delivered Northern California holiday in the cosmopolitan hills of The City . Join your Travel Director and fellow travellers for a Welcome Reception at your hotel

Tiptoe through the Tulips of Washington

2021 will be a Different Skagit Valley Tulip Festival. We know there will be restrictions on the number of people who can visit our fields and gardens (and other retail establishments/restaurants/venues) based on COVID guidelines established by the state and county governments.

City Spotlight: Philadelphia To change the overall look

City Spotlight: Philadelphia To change the overall look

This article is part of Earth Refuge’s Spotlight Series on Philadelphia. During the summer of 2021, cities across the United States (‘US’) have seen record breaking temperatures to an extent that scientists say would have been “virtually impossible” to reach without anthropogenic climate change.

The Castle on the Cliff: Majestic, Magic, Manoir

The Castle on the Cliff: Majestic, Magic, Manoir

Thousands of migrants – of whom, many are children – suffer from deadly heat conditions at the US-Mexico border. As the effects of climate change worsen day by day, extreme weather conditions are causing a high risk of dehydration and death amongst migrants who try to enter the States.

All Aboard the Rocky Mountaineer

All Aboard the Rocky Mountaineer

In this interview, correspondent Polly Nash talks to fire fighter Cami Schafer about one of the many frightening effects of climate change; the ever-growing threat of wildfires around the world. Last year California was hit by the Dixie Fire, the largest single forest fire in the state’s history.

Pure Luxe in Punta Mita the original contained

Pure Luxe in Punta Mita the original contained

In this week’s interview, Ole ter Wey talks to climate activist Grace Fong about the importance of climate education. Drawing on her very personal experiences with the impacts of climate change in her home country of Fiji