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Planning a Vietnam and Cambodia itinerary is mostly a question of what to leave out. Vietnam alone stretches more than 1,600 km from north to south, so the two countries together are bigger than they look on a map. Vietnam brings cities, food, limestone landscapes and river life. Cambodia adds the temples of Angkor, a...

Four days is enough for a memorable trip to Vietnam, but not enough to cross the country. Vietnam runs more than 1,650 km from north to south, and the three regions feel like different worlds in landscape, food and pace. The best way to spend 4 days in Vietnam is simple: choose one region and...

If Angkor shows you the monumental side of Khmer civilization, the Silver Pagoda gives you a closer look at Cambodia’s royal Buddhist traditions and national treasures. Known officially as Wat Preah Keo Morakot, it sits in the southern part of the Royal Palace complex in central Phnom Penh. It is famous for its silver-tiled floor...

The mountains of northern Vietnam are where the country’s landscape turns dramatic. Limestone karst rises above deep valleys, rice terraces climb whole hillsides, and weekly markets fill with ethnic minority communities in traditional dress. Drives here are slow and winding, and the reward is a side of Vietnam that feels very far from the cities...

Ninh Binh is a year-round destination, but the most comfortable months are March to April and October to November, when it’s mild enough for boat trips, cycling and climbing Mua Cave. Late May to early June and October are best for golden rice fields. July and August are hotter, wetter and quieter, which suits flexible...

Vietnam stretches more than 1,600 kilometres from top to bottom, and it’s tempting to squeeze every highlight into a single week. Try it, and you may spend more time at airports than in the places you came to see. The good news is that a week can work well if you choose your approach carefully....

December is one of the most rewarding months to visit Vietnam, as long as you pick the right region. The north is cool and mostly dry, the central coast is still drying out after the autumn rains, and the south is warm, sunny and ideal for beaches. Add Christmas and New Year celebrations, and it’s...

March is a good time to visit Vietnam. Most of the country is dry, the south is hot but not at its peak, and crowds are lighter than in the weeks after Tet (Lunar New Year, 6 February in 2027). The main catch is the north. Hanoi and Ha Long Bay are often grey and...