Ultimate Adventures Vietnam

27/03/2025

My Hometown - the place to call Home

Nam Thang Long, Hanoi
Where the creativity never ceases
Where the village craft never dilutes
Come to see
To keep the tradition

11/09/2024

3 helicopters are ready to go on the road to help people in the flood area of Yen Bai, Cao Bang

Information from the Air Defence - Air Force, three helicopters belonging to the 916th Air Force Regiment, 371th Division will participate in the rescue and rescue of people in flood areas in Yen Bai and Cao Bang provinces.

Based on the direction of the Chief of Staff of the Air Defence - Air Force on the readiness to carry out the rescue flight mission in the Northern flood area, the 916th Air Force Regiment will have 02 helicopters directly participating in the rescue, namely Mi 171, Mi 17 (01 Mi 7 reserve aircraft).

The delegation will be divided into two flight groups to participate in air search and rescue in the flood area of Yen Bai and Cao Bang provinces; transport essential food goods to help people in flood areas such as shrimp noodles, drinking water, bread, lifebuoys.

After determining the plan to perform the mission, the helicopter organises rescue by hanging the crane or landing at the yard, dropping goods to transport necessities.

Up to now, according to information from the 916th Air Force Regiment, the 317th Division has two aircraft and the same squadron, two air search and rescue teams and equipment to ensure that they are ready to set off for the mission.

19/08/2024

Banh mi is a delicious Vietnamese baguette stuffed with pickled vegetables, meat, and fresh coriander – but the sandwich has a complex history you might not know about.

"It's a sandwich that's half history, half politics."

Vietnam became a French colony in the late 19th century, but the French were not used to local food. They missed their ingredients, especially their bread. At first, baguettes were imported from the empire, but soon after, they taught their Vietnamese cooks how to make them.

What started as a symbol of French domination became a much-loved staple in Vietnamese cooking – and soon after, the baguette was “Vietnamised”. Wheat couldn’t grow locally, so the Vietnamese used part rice flour instead. They added pickled vegetables, roasted pork, chilli, and fresh coriander. Out of that innovation came the banh mi.

“It became the product of a cultural cross-fertilisation: with elements from the French, but done by Vietnamese hands, for Vietnamese mouths,” says former French diplomat to Vietnam Dr Bertrand Hartingh. “You don’t have many meals in the world like this.”

After the Vietnam war, Vietnamese refugees brought the banh mi to different countries. It’s now one of the most loved sandwiches, popular around the world.

How the French baguette got a Vietnamese makeover and became a global hit

18/04/2024

Welcome to The General's House, where history meets hospitality in the heart of Hanoi's Old Quarter.
Nestled on Military Street, our haven pays homage to the valor and leadership of Vietnam's military commanders, offering a unique retreat for guests from around the globe.

A hero haven in the heart of Hanoi.
A legend of history

Welcome to The General's House, where history meets hospitality in the heart of Hanoi's Old Quarter. Nestled on Military Street, our haven pays homage to the valor and leadership of Vietnam's military commanders, offering a unique retreat for all guests