The last stop on our Vietnam itinerary was Ha Long Bay. We actually had to choose between Sapa and Ha Long Bay since we had to shorten our trip due to visa concerns . Sapa felt like a journey of its own, so we decided to go with the famous day cruise at this UNESCO World Heritage Site instead. There are two options, a day cruise or an overnight cruise , and here’s how our experience went. Read our full 10-day Vietnam itinerary for the whole story. Ha Long Bay is one of the m

While sharing my experiences from each city I explored in Vietnam, I realised I hadn’t yet put together a complete guide to the top 12...

Trying authentic food in every country is part of the travel experience, just like visiting grocery stores gives you a glimpse of the...

Hanoi was the last stop on our Vietnam trip, and we have to say we thoroughly enjoyed the city. It was quite different to what we expected after reading many travel blogs and vlogs before our visit. Perhaps it's because we began our journey in  Ho Chi Minh City  and moved north to Hanoi, whereas many travellers do the opposite. Either way, this article is to help you plan your Vietnam trip more practically, including the top 10 places to visit in Hanoi. Jump directly to; What

Travelling to Vietnam was one of the best decisions we made this year, and the experience was amazing! We were surprised by how great our...

Our second stop in Vietnam was Hoi An. We started our trip from Saigon and took the Vietnam Sleeper Train to Da Nang. When we arrived,...

Saigon is hands down my favorite city in Vietnam. Sure, it doesn’t have the old-world charm of Hoi An or the classic tourist appeal of...

Our trip to Vietnam was full of adventure - walking along the chaotic sidewalks of Saigon , dodging muddy streets in Hoi An , and exploring Hanoi’s Old Quarter entirely on foot. But among all these experiences, one of the most memorable was our overnight Vietnam sleeper train journey. We’ve travelled by train in both South and Southeast Asia, but a 17-hour ride was a first for us. Here’s everything we learned from the trip—and whether we think it’s worth it! Before we get to

While planning our trip to Vietnam, we made sure we'd skip any guided tours. Nothing beats exploring at your own pace! But when it came...

Are you heading to Vietnam this year? Then this article is for you! A lot has changed, and travelling in Vietnam today is not the same as...

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