Vietnam is a place of wonders. It’s home to a diverse history and rich culture and has become a universal place for people to find themselves. If you’re planning a trip to the nation, then you can’t leave Vietnam without doing these things.

Explore The Largest Cave In The World

A cave so large it’s home to its own rainforest? You can’t leave Vietnam without a trip to Son Doong as it really is a trip like no other in the world.

Board The Reunification Express

Sure, the Reunification Express isn’t the fastest mode of travel, but it’s an incredible way to see the landmarks and landscapes dotted around Vietnam. Passengers get to enjoy 35 hours of scenery as they travel over 1,000 miles in style.

Take In The Full Moon Lantern Festival

Hoi An is full of plenty of photo opportunities, but it’s hard to beat the Full Moon Lantern Festival. It takes place once a month and sees the entire city shut down. The lights are all switched off, giving the perfect backdrop for thousands of lit lanterns.

Tour Halong Bay From Above

One trip to Halong Bay is usually enough to prove why it’s considered one of Vietnam’s most breathtaking sights. Taking it in from above gives a new way to view the wildlife, hidden caves, and the thousands of islands.

Go Beach Hopping

There are so many beaches found around Vietnam, including the illusive Pearl Island. That is if powder-soft sand and crystal clear water sound up your alley. Just be sure to schedule in enough time to enjoy many of the beaches the country has to offer.

If you want to get the most from your travels, then you can’t leave Vietnam without doing these things. Of course, there is so much to see and do here that you may find yourself returning time and time again.

Due to recent world events and the temporary closing of many restaurants, bars, bistros, and other eateries, owners were forced to decide what to do with the thousands of dollars’ worth of perishable goods in their kitchens. Many of them decided to make a donation out of it.

The Paris Example

Since the French President Emmanuel Macron issued a 15-day lockdown, many restaurant owners opened their doors so neighbors could go in and enjoy free milk, cheese, beef bourguignon, and other goods. Their employees also got to take some pork pâté, Spanish ham, and cheeses home. Another part of the goods was sold to a nearby bakery that would remain open.

The Disneyland Donation

To reduce food waste, the managing team of Disneyland California decided to donate its excess inventory of packaged foods, vegetables, fruits, dairy, and banquet meals, to the Second Harvest Food Bank – sending it on to people in need within the region instead. They don’t call it the happiest place on Earth for nothing!

New York Donating to Charity

Many beloved restaurants in the Big Apple have also joined the donation bandwagon and have given away their perishable foods to the City Harvest charity. There is also an app, Transfernation, that allows New Yorkers with extra food to donate through it. You leave your address and food amount/type, and someone from the app will come to pick it up and take it to the closest food collection service.

Why Are Donations Important

Quarantine or not, donating excess food which you cannot consume before it’s gone bad is always the better thing to do. Many foundations around the U.S. have created dedicated funds that both restaurants and private citizens can join. For example, Feeding America is a nationwide network of food banks, and they always collect food, so keep that in mind.