Vietnam welcomes travelers with breathtaking landscapes, lively cities, historic temples, diverse cultures, flavorful cuisine, and unforgettable experiences from mountains to coastline.
Vietnam is a very diverse country that is a lot bigger than most first time visitors think. It certainly took me by surprise on my first visit. From how cold it was in Hanoi, to the unexpected crowds in seemingly remote areas, there were plenty of things that I thought […]
We nearly didn’t make it to Ninh Binh. This makes it hard to believe that Ninh Binh is now my favorite place in Vietnam. The thing is, I didn’t really know that much about the town, or what to expect there. When we visited, we learned a lot, and much […]
When visiting Da Nang, Vietnam recently, we quickly discovered that it wasn’t very easy to get around. The city is larger than you might expect, and even the “tourist” areas are not conducive to walking everywhere. It didn’t take long for us to realize that riding a scooter in Da […]
If you are planning a trip to Vietnam, then the seaside city of Da Nang has probably already popped up on your radar. This beautiful place, along with the smaller town of Hoi An, located just next door, are not to be missed destinations for first time visitors. There are […]
If you are in Hanoi, and are looking to travel south toward Ho Chi Minh, then you might be thinking about breaking up the journey with a stop off midway in Danang (Da Nang). If so, then one of the best ways to make the journey is on the train. […]
If you are in Hanoi and planning to catch the train for your onward journey, you should be aware of the Hanoi Train Station luggage locker scam. This isn’t widely known, but anyone that has tried to use the lockers at the station has probably come across it. Now, this […]
Riding a scooter in Sapa is an easy way to get around. Unfortunately there is a lot of misinformation online about it, and a few bad experiences result in bad advice. As someone that lives in South East Asia and is accustomed to riding scooters in places such as Indonesia, […]
When researching for a trip to Vietnam, one of the many places that will begin to pop up on your radar is Sapa. This mountainside town in the clouds has risen rapidly in popularity in recent years, thanks mostly to instagram and other social media. But is Sapa Vietnam worth […]
When you visit Sapa, or are searching for things to do when in Sapa, you will often hear about Love Waterfall. Along with Silver Waterfall, they are two of the most recommended places to visit in the region. The fact that they are not located close to the town causes […]
Hanoi, the capital city of Vietnam is an amazing place to visit. In fact, I’ve now been there 3 times and am still in love with the city. For first time visitors it can still be daunting though, and just like when traveling to other destinations for the first time, […]
One of the first questions I had before I even set off for Vietnam was, is Halong Bay worth visiting? After loads of research, I decided that seeing as I was so close in Hanoi, and I had time to spare, that as a travel writer I really SHOULD check […]
Hello from Hanoi! Yes, I am currently sitting in my Air BNB in Hanoi Old Quarter with a belly full of Banh Mi Hanoi, and decided that I really should share the best locations that I’ve found to get Banh Mi Hanoi around the city. Over the past couple of […]