Cooking in the old town of Hoi An is one of the top 10 special travel experiences in the world, according to a poll on Lonely Planet.

The travel guide says: "On the banks of the Hoi An River, the Red Bridge Restaurant and Cooking School is one of many restaurants offering courses to meet the growing demand for tutorials in quality Vietnamese cuisine.

"One-day and half-day cooking tours will match your culinary skills, from non-existent to cordon bleu. Classes usually last about three hours, include four dishes, and cost around US$40 per person. Take a camera so you can remember each dish you master."-VNS