The glamorous ‘queen’ of Trang An stands tall in Northern Vietnam The fantastic view captures tourists’ hearts on a trip to Ninh Binh. As part of the Trang An Landscape Complex, Hang Mua (Dancing Cave) is a must-see for visitors to Ninh Binh Province thanks to its unique location that offers an extraordinary panoramic view...
For many backpackers riding a motorbike across Vietnam is a right of passage. It’s a time you make some of your fondest memories. However, along with that comes some major headaches such as what to do when you need to catch a train to make up time while motorbiking. I encountered this problem twice while...
Mountain road in Ha Giang The remote province of northern Vietnam with the most beautiful scenery Please read carefully this article if you want to still keep protected this beautiful area without the impact of mass tourism. Ha Giang province (Hà Giang) in northern Vietnam is less frequented by tourists, but the popularity is growing. Ha Giang...
The top 5 destinations for your summer escape in Vietnam It’s summer time, so time to plan a vacation! Summer is coming and it’s about time to start planning your holiday. A vacation can be the highlight of your summer, but if you’re still struggling with your itinerary, allow us to give you some ideas....
How to ride a motorbike in Vietnam (and not end up in the hospital) You may think I’m joking about the hospital . . . but I’m not. An expat friend in Hoi An ended up in a coma for 8 weeks after a motorbike accident. Another friend hit a curb, flew into a river,...
There are some common scams in Vietnam that you should be aware of, however unlikely you are to fall for them. After all, one bad incident is more than enough to put a huge damper on an otherwise enjoyable holiday so it’s a very good idea to educate yourself before you go. Some of these...
The World Heritage seascape of Halong Bay, dotted with jagged limestone pinnacles, is one of Vietnam’s biggest attractions. The most popular way to experience the bay is on a cruise, and unsurprisingly every travel agency and hotel in Hanoi has tours to sell. Choice is a great thing, but the multitude of trips on offer...
Lonely Planet Lonely Planet Writer Vietnam might have been late to Southeast Asia’s beach party, but it was well worth the wait. The country boasts more than 3400km of coastline, with infinite stretches of powdery sand, coves, lagoons, impossible boulder formations and tropical islands ringed with yet more beaches. We can help you navigate the overwhelming...
10 Hanoi food shops that don’t need a name to be famous These streetside eateries have survived the tests of time thanks just to word of mouth. In Hanoi, a mobile kitchen, some plastic tables, stools and a few waiters sprinting around are sometimes all it needs to make a street food stall soar. No...
When is the best time to visit Vietnam? The weather in Vietnam can be split by region. In Hanoi & the north, May to October is hot and humid with high rainfall; November to April is cooler and dry. In the far north, December & January can be particularly cold. Central Vietnam experiences hot, dry...
