Hoi An: Where Time Stands Still
Hoi An’s streets are a kaleidoscope of glowing lanterns, ancient shophouses, and the kind of charm that feels like a love letter to Vietnam. This isn’t just a town; it’s a time machine, blending 16th-century heritage with vibrant markets and riverside cafés. With ABrenna Travel, you’ll pedal through emerald rice paddies with a private guide who greets every farmer by name, their stories as rich as the land. Stop at a café that’s been pouring cà phê sữa đá for generations, or let the Thu Bon River’s breeze carry you on a night boat ride, lanterns reflecting like stars on the water—pure, unforgetable magic.
Our boutique hotels in Hoi An are straight out of a dream—think colonial facades, silk robes, and courtyards where you sip tea under frangipani trees. Breakfast? Expect steaming pho, crispy banh xeo, and mango sticky rice that’s honestly life-changing. Need a new outfit? Hoi An’s tailors whip up custom suits or ao dai in a day, measuring you with a smile. Foodies, join a cooking class to master banh mi or cao lau, chopping herbs in a lantern-lit kitchen. Our favorite moment? A sunrise visit to Cua Dai Beach, where fishermen haul nets and the world feels untouched.
Spend a week with us, and we’ll craft a Hoi An adventure that’s all you—private tours to ancient Cham ruins, a lantern-making workshop, or a quiet evening at a jazz bar locals love. Hoi An doesn’t just welcome you; it wraps you in its glow and makes time stand still. Let’s plan your escape.
Sarah, a 32-year-old teacher from Denver, wasn’t expecting to find love in Siem Reap—but that’s what travel does to you. On her ABrenna trip, she signed up for a cooking class with our guide, Sovann, a chef with a grin that lights up the room. They chopped lemongrass, stirred coconut milk, and made fish amok that was honestly life-changing. Over dinner, Sovann shared stories of his village, and Sarah? She’s still texting him recipes. Her boutique hotel, with its lotus-filled courtyard, felt like a dream. “I went for temples, but I stayed for the people,” she says. Ready for your own Cambodian story?
Priya, a 34-year-old doctor, didn’t expect Singapore to steal her heart—but its food did. On her ABrenna trip, her guide, Wei, took her to hawker stalls for chili crab and laksa that left her speechless. “Wei knew every vendor’s story,” Priya says. They explored Gardens by the Bay, but the highlight was a late-night satay stand where Wei taught her to order in Malay. Her boutique hotel, with a skyline view and matcha smoothies, was her vibe. “It wasn’t just food—it was Singapore’s soul,” she says. Hungry for your own foodie trip?