Tune India Radio Author: Rajesh Thakur
Looking for a beautiful spring escape in New South Wales? Hunter Valley Gardens in Pokolbin offers colourful flower displays, peaceful walking paths and themed gardens that reveal a different side of Australia. When we think of travelling in Australia, images of Sydney Harbour, golden beaches and spectacular coastal walks often come to mind. But spring […]
Ocean waves on one side, calm blue Pittwater on the other, and a narrow stretch of land running between them. Standing above Palm Beach in Sydney, Australia, I found myself stopping repeatedly—not just to take photographs, but to appreciate how much there was to see. My journey began with a ferry from Ettalong on the […]
One thread followed another. Sitting at a wooden loom in Lặn Ngoài weaving village, a woman patiently worked the threads into patterned cloth. Around her hung finished textiles, while wooden and bamboo tools filled the space. I had come to this part of rural Vietnam to explore. Yet standing there, I found myself thinking about […]
Deep in the mountains of Pu Luong, Vietnam, a six-kilometre walk through Kho Muong Village led us to one of the most refreshing experiences of our journey — bathing beneath the cool mountain water of Kho Muong Waterfall. But getting there turned out to be just as memorable as the waterfall itself. We began our […]
Just a few hours from the noise and traffic of Hanoi lies a completely different Vietnam — one of forest-covered mountains, terraced rice fields, traditional villages, bamboo waterwheels and valleys where life moves at a much slower pace. Welcome to Pù Luông Nature Reserve in Thanh Hóa Province. I have always loved mountains. There is […]
Tam Coc in Ninh Binh offers one of Vietnam’s most memorable boat journeys , a peaceful ride along the Ngo Dong River surrounded by rice fields, towering limestone mountains and three natural caves. Located in northern Vietnam, Tam Coc is part of the spectacular landscape for which Ninh Binh has become famous. The name Tam […]
There are places you visit because they are famous, and then there are places that stay with you because of how they make you feel. Bich Dong Pagoda in Ninh Binh, Vietnam, was one of those places for me. Surrounded by dramatic limestone mountains, caves, lotus-covered water and dense greenery, this centuries-old Buddhist pagoda complex […]
After a full day exploring the spectacular limestone mountains, rivers and countryside of Ninh Binh, Vietnam, we were tired. But instead of heading back to our hotel, we had one more plan — an evening walk through Hoa Lu Ancient Town, followed by dinner beside the water. We had no great expectations. Then we stepped […]
Hidden among the dramatic limestone mountains of Ninh Binh, Hoa Lu Ancient Capital is one of the most historically important places to visit in northern Vietnam. Long before Hanoi became the political heart of the country, Hoa Lu served as Vietnam’s capital during the Dinh and Early Le dynasties. The capital was later moved to […]
Perhaps every one of us has an *unsung hero* somewhere in our life. Someone whose name may never appear in our story, yet without them, our story would never have been possible. When I asked myself that question after watching Unsung Hero, so many faces came to mind. People who stood beside me when life […]
If you’re planning a trip to Vietnam, there is one experience that deserves a place at the very top of your itinerary, Trang An Boat Ride in Ninh Binh. Often called “Ha Long Bay on Land,” Trang An is far more than a scenic boat ride. It is a journey through ancient limestone mountains, peaceful […]
Hanoi Comes Alive After Sunset While Hanoi is fascinating during the day, the city transforms into something truly special after sunset. Streets become livelier, the lights reflect across Hoàn Kiếm Lake, and thousands of locals and visitors gather to enjoy one of Vietnam’s most vibrant evening destinations. In this latest episode of My Vietnam Story, […]
Discover Hanoi One Step at a Time Some cities are best explored slowly, and Hanoi is one of them. Instead of rushing from one attraction to another, I spent the day walking through the city’s historic streets, discovering hidden laneways, tasting local food, enjoying Vietnam’s famous Egg Coffee and experiencing a traditional Cyclo ride through […]
When most people think of Ha Long Bay, they picture emerald waters, towering limestone islands and luxury cruises. But hidden inside one of those limestone mountains is one of Vietnam’s most extraordinary natural wonders. Surprise Cave, locally known as Sung Sot Cave. During my Vietnam journey, visiting this cave became one of the highlights of […]
Luon Cave Bamboo Boat Ride, Ha Long Bay: Exploring Vietnam’s Hidden Lagoon Some journeys are planned. Others feel as though they have been waiting for us our entire lives. During my visit to Ha Long Bay, one of Vietnam’s UNESCO World Heritage Sites, I expected breathtaking limestone islands, emerald waters and unforgettable scenery. What I […]
