VIETNAM
How to Travel from Hanoi to Hoi An in Vietnam
From the capital of Vietnam to one of its most charming and quaint cities, if Hanoi and Hoi An aren’t on your your Vietnam itinerary, you’re missing a trick! That’s because these 2 spots are 2 of the best places in the country thanks to their historical and cultural experience, their UNESCO-listed status and, of […]
How to Travel from Da’Nang to Hoi An
Written either Da’Nang or Danang, this city on the central coast of Vietnam is key transport hub and popular beachside resort at the same. And just down the road, less than 30 km away, is another hugely popular Vietnam destination – the charming city of Hoi An with its historic centre and beautiful-lantern lit streets. […]
How to Travel from Hoi An to Hue
Two of central Vietnam’s most worthy destinations, Hoi An and Hue are absolute musts on your travel itinerary in this country… and the great thing is that they are super close together! This means that even with a short timeframe you should be able to visit not only the charming old city of Hoi An, […]
Top 13 Things to Do in Hoi An, Vietnam
One of Vietnam’s most charming destinations, there’s no question that Hoi An is a feast for the senses in every way. From the iconic and UNESCO-listed Old Town with its beautiful cobbled streets and lanterns hanging in the air, through to the city’s amazing culinary scene and riverside setting, not to mention the many easy […]
Top 15 Things to Do in Hanoi, Vietnam
Enter the fascinating capital of Vietnam! In a country that I already say is like a marmite land – you either love it or hate it (probs this will only make sense if you’re British, but take my word for it!), Hanoi is perhaps the icing on the divided cake. Someone people think it’s one […]
How Much Does a Trip to Vietnam Cost?
My favourite country in Southeast Asia, if you haven’t heard me say it before, then I’m saying it to you now, Vietnam is a delight! Rich in authentic and unique culture, delicious food and most world-class sights than you can shake a stick at, this Southeast Asian beauty is absolutely, 100 percent, totally and utterly […]
Complete Guide to Visiting Phong Nha Caves in Vietnam
Technically speaking, Phong Nha is the name of one particular cave, within one particular national park in Vietnam. But like me, most people don’t realise that until they visit the area. So up until this point, the Phong Nha caves are a just short-hand travel term for the entirety of the incredible cave network that […]
Ultimate Vietnam Packing List
The thing with Vietnam is that it’s long and skinny. Which means it’s a long way from the top to the bottom of Vietnam, both for you, and the weather, to travel Which often means you’ll experience totally different climates and temperatures, depending on which part you’re in! Yup, while the northern head of this […]
Epic 2 Week Vietnam Itinerary +5 Ideas for a Longer Trip
So you’re thinking of visiting Vietnam eh? Well, what a blooming great idea! Because this country is definitely my favourite in the Southeast Asia region with its wealth of fun adventures, great coffee, delicious food, bustling culture and next level natural attractions. I’ve chosen to write a 2 week Vietnam itinerary (although you could definitely […]
Plan to Backpack Vietnam? 15 Things to Know Before You Go!
One of the countries that bowled me over the most on my backpacking adventures last year was Vietnam. And that’s because I’d heard mixed reports. As a shorthand explanation, for the British among you, Vietnam is what I call a Marmite country…. you either love it or hate it! Well I can confirm that after […]