Vietnam’s landscapes are breathtaking—from misty mountain villages to lush deltas and hidden coastlines. But as tourism grows, so does the need to protect what makes this country extraordinary. Eco-tourism offers a simple answer: travel in a way that helps both nature and the people who call it home. Choose Local and Low-Impact Start by supporting local guides, eco-lodges, and homestays. Community-run tours in places like Mai Châu, Pu Luong, or Phong Nha keep your spending w

The Green Pit Viper is one of Vietnam’s most interesting but also dangerous snakes. It lives in many parts of the country, from the cool mountains in the north to tropical forests in the south. A well-known place where it can be found is the Son Tra Peninsula near Da Nang. Many tourists visit Son Tra for its beautiful views and wild monkeys, but few know that this area is also home to this bright green snake. The Green Pit Viper has a striking green color that helps it hide p

This Mid-Autumn Festival VEN joined a meaningful trip called “Ánh rừng, ánh người” (Lights of the Forest, Lights of Compassion) A journey to bring warmth, joy, and hope to the children of Aur Village, a small Co Tu community hidden deep in the Truong Son mountains of Central Vietnam. After more than 100 kilometers of winding mountain roads and forest trails, our team finally arrived in Aur. The village is surrounded by ancient trees and mountain mist, where daily life remains

At VEN, we are honored to have been part of Bau Vat Treasure , a photo book published in September that celebrates the natural beauty and ecological significance of Son Tra Peninsula. Contributing to this project was more than just sharing our photographs, it was a chance to live our mission of using art and storytelling to inspire awareness and action for wildlife and nature conservation. Bau Vat Treasure  is a 272-page photo book featuring 125 works selected from artists an

Writer: Rebecca Irrgang My name is Rebecca Irrgang, and from November 2023 to May 2024, I had the incredible opportunity to serve as a volunteer here in Da Nang, Vietnam, based at a local head office. While my journey from Germany was filled with anticipation for new cultural experiences, I never expected to find myself in a university classroom, delving deep into the world of primate conservation. But on the wise recommendation of a friend, Mrs. Hong, I was given a unique ch

Son Tra peninsula currently has at least 231 insect species, including 113 butterfly species, belonging to 10 families, and 39 beetle species, belonging to 13 families. Among them is a rare species, the Golden Birdwing (Troides aeacus), classified as VU (vulnerable) in the Vietnam Red Book and Appendix II of CITES (Convention on International Trade in Endangered Species of Wild Fauna and Flora). Insect species are diversely distributed, mainly at elevations from 250m and ab

The VEN team ushered in the new year with a trip to Bach Ma National Park in Thua Thien Hue province. As spring arrived, the trees competed to sprout new buds and leaves. This is also the best time of year for many species of insects, mushrooms, invertebrates, and primitive plants like algae and fungi to reproduce and flourish. The birds and wildlife also have plenty of food, so they sing cheerfully to welcome the new beginning. This is also an ideal time for our artists to c