Some days I have absolutely no desire to work-out and as an athlete and personal trainer, I’m the first to admit that! Wouldn’t it be grand if there was an exercise programme you could do on your lazy days away from the bump and grind of the aerobics class or crowded gym floor.

With 110 single malt scotch whiskies to choose from, Bat Dan Street’s new resident is probably the city’s most affable venue to get a glass of the water of life.

The new nest for beer in Tay Ho, Turtle Lake Brewing Company is located on Quang An, in a shaded space between West Lake and an accompanying smaller lake.

El Loco Tapas Bar has moved location. Their new space on West Lake can house 50 people and is an intimate upgrade from their previous one.

There’s a new wine bar in town. Tannin was opened with the philosophy that every city needs a space where people can go after work and relax with a glass of wine.

Life in Danang just got that much easier with the recent opening of serviced accommodation in the name of Altara Suites.

On the edge of Hanoi’s Old Quarter, under a pink neon sign, is the entrance to Solist Pub. This unpretentious little bar with its dimmed lighting and dark décor is a haven for live music heads looking to see some talent.

In a pristine setting on the banks of the Red River, The Clover at Ngoc Thuy is an innovative French fine-dining gourmet restaurant with a wine list to rival some of the best restaurants in Paris.

Street food has the ability to take a type of cuisine and adapt it to the tastes and needs of the street. Sushi, for example.

Once described by Lonely Planet as the closest Vietnam has to a national dish, these days cha gio, or spring rolls, have taken a back seat. They’re still just as tasty, though.