Many people wonder whether you should take a Ninh Binh day trip from Hanoi, or if Ninh Binh itself is worth a few days of exploration and it should be used as a base on a larger trip through Vietnam. My answer is that it’s all about timing. Yes, you absolutely can see the highlights…
If you’re landing at Noi Bai International Airport in Hanoi, you’re actually quite a ways out of the city and you’ll need to make your way there. Most hotels are about 25-30 kilometers away from the airport. Taxis, buses, and private transfers are all your standard options, but in-the-know travelers in Southeast Asia often find…
People go to Vietnam for many reasons: the food, the landscapes, the intriguing history, and the enduring culture. But for me, I have to confess, one of the main reasons I keep returning to Vietnam is for its coffee. I have spent nearly every trip to Vietnam absolutely blitzed out of my mind on caffeine…
Trang An is one of those places you see and immediately imagine yourself there amongst the quiet, glassy water, jungle-covered karsts, all with a misty, otherworldy feel to the atmosphere. And in a way, yes, Trang An is just like it’s photographed. But with that beauty comes its popularity, and therefore, you won’t be alone….
