Planning a Trip to Vietnam: 10 Step Travel Checklist

Planning a Trip to Vietnam: 10 Step Travel Checklist

Planning a trip to Vietnam seems intimidating at first: the country is deceptively large, with so many incredible sights to see spread out all the way from north to south. Of course, Saigon (Ho Chi Minh City) and Hanoi loom large on your itinerary wishlist, but other destinations – from Phu Quoc islands in the…

Vietnam Bucket List: 15 Places to Visit in Vietnam

Vietnam Bucket List: 15 Places to Visit in Vietnam

Vietnam is a very diverse and beautiful country with something to offer everyone. The country is long, spanning several climates and geographies, meaning that there are so many different places to visit in Vietnam that feel vastly different from the next. Nature-minded travelers like its cascading rice terraces in the north. Others prefer embracing the…

Vietnam Packing List: What to Wear & Pack for Vietnam in All Seasons

Vietnam Packing List: What to Wear & Pack for Vietnam in All Seasons

Vietnam can be a bit tricky to pack for. As a long, thin country with both mountains and beaches, the weather is quite different in the North and South, and on the beach versus in the highlands. It’s worth remembering that the North of Vietnam borders China, which has downright frigid winters. Add altitude to…