Hoi An, Vietnam

Prepare to be charmed...

This town has tradition in the bucket loads. As we cycled along the bumpy tracks weaving through the rice paddies men and women in conical hats (non la) could be seen tending to the fields, ploughing land and hearding ducks. Back in town motorbikes past by with pigs and chickens loaded on the back for market. At night the streets really come to life, with beautiful silk laterns, which Hoi An is renowned for making, lighting up every surface. We liked eating on the river bank where you can be served cao lau (noodles, pork, bean sprouts and mint) for 60 pence and then strolling around the night market across the river. Our favourite place in Vietnam so far.