Like generations before him, our intrepid editor escapes Saigon for the cool mountain air and the best produce Vietnam has to offer By Matt CowanChief Editor The Bureau Asia “Oh wow, I had no idea how handsome he was!” says my wife, admiring a large black and white portrait of a young Alexandre Yersin hanging…
Đà Lạt’s diverse culinary scene has something for everyone, from authentic local breakfasts to cosy hot pot nights By Melanie CasulTravel Contributor The Bureau Asia “You’re going to Đà Lạt?!” exclaimed Tram Anh, my Vietnamese colleague. Đà Lạt, the City of Flowers, promised a whirlwind of experiences, and she was eager to share her local…
Some travel days don’t always go to plan, but great healthy food can fix that and turn things around By Melanie CasulTravel Contributor The Bureau Asia Nothing quite whets my appetite like a big day exploring the surrounding lakes, waterfalls, farms, and mountains of Đà Lạt. The fresh air, coupled with the occasional dust from…
By Matt CowanChief Editor The Bureau Asia Recently, Kerry Newsome, the host of well-known travel podcast What About Vietnam, got in touch with me and suggested we sit down and record an episode for her channel at iconic French brasserie, The Refinery. So we did! In this fun episode, we chat about Saigon’s hidden gems, its French…
