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…
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…
Planning to visit the vibrant city of Saigon (also known as Ho Chi Minh City)? Here are all the best things to do on your next trip there!
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…
Sapa is one of the most photogenic hill station towns in northern Vietnam. It has everything you should expect for the adventure of a lifetime. It has the highest mountain in the country, a stunning national park, beautiful rice terraces, and unique ethnic cultural experiences. To soak up the highlights of Sapa, I would recommend…
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…
