Italian TV presenter impressed by captivating Vietnam

Gregoraci, who has around 2 million social media followers in Italy, said that Vietnam has always been on her wish list to visit.

She took a trip to the country in November and her first destination was Ho Chi Minh City. Later, she visited the Mekong Delta and traveled by boat along the Mekong River's tributaries, she said in a conversation with Silvio Vecchione, Honorary Consul of Vietnam in Naples city in southern Italy.

Visiting the ancient town of Hoi An adorned with multi-colored lanterns, and then exploring the Tam Coc-Bich Dong area in Ninh Binh and Ha Long Bay, she said she felt that in these landscapes, time seemed to stand still.

She also had an opportunity to explore Vietnamese cuisine. She learned how to make fried spring rolls cha gio, a dish she finds delicious and healthy, with a Vietnamese chef.

She and tasted almost all the street food offerings in the places she visited.

She said Vietnamese people are very friendly and warm. She plans to share her journey on social media to bring people closer to Vietnam.

Following the trip, she expressed a desire to return to Vietnam and become more connected with the country.

Vecchione said Vietnam is an increasingly popular destination among Italian tourists, including celebrities who did and will choose Vietnam as a travel destination.