Vietnam travel guide

Hoi An in July is hot but not unbearably so. With temperatures peaking around 31°C, 12+ hours of sunshine daily, and only short afternoon showers, July is actually one of Hoi An’s most rewarding months to visit. Crowds are lighter than the Christmas-February peak, the Cham Islands are fully open for snorkeling, and the Ancient...

Yes, Saigon in July is absolutely worth visiting, even in the rainy season. Showers are mostly short afternoon bursts, temperatures stay warm, hotel prices drop 20-30%, and the city feels refreshingly local. Here’s everything you need to know to make the most of it, straight from our team based in Vietnam. What is the Weather...

Yes! September is one of the best months to visit Hanoi. The city transitions from summer to early autumn: temperatures ease to a comfortable 24-31°C, the air fills with the scent of milk flowers, and two of Vietnam’s biggest celebrations – National Day and the Mid-Autumn Festival, bring the streets alive. Crowds are thinner than...

You have one Southeast Asia trip. Two cities made the shortlist. Hanoi or Bangkok, which one do you choose? Bangkok is the reflex answer. It has the infrastructure, the name recognition, the Instagram grid. But here’s what most experienced Asia travelers will tell you quietly: Hanoi is the one that stays with you. The one...

Hue sweet soup, locally called Che Hue – is Vietnam’s most celebrated dessert tradition, with over 36 recognized varieties served hot or cold, from royal palace banquets to busy street corners. Whether you have a sweet tooth or simply want to understand Hue’s culinary soul, no visit to this ancient imperial city is complete without...

Phong Nha Cave sits inside a UNESCO World Heritage national park in central Vietnam, accessible only by boat along the Son River. Whether you’re traveling from Hanoi, Hue, Da Nang, or Ho Chi Minh City, this guide gives you every route, updated costs, and practical tips to reach and explore one of Southeast Asia’s most...

Hoi An has over 350 tailor shops crammed into its ancient streets, and yes, you really can walk out with a custom-made suit or ao dai in 24 to 48 hours. But not every shop delivers the same quality, and knowing where to go (and what to watch out for) makes all the difference. This...

The Cu Chi Tunnels are definitely worth visiting. Located 43-70 km from Ho Chi Minh City, this underground network of 250 km of hand-dug tunnels is one of the most genuinely affecting historical sites in Southeast Asia. This guide covers what to expect, how much it costs, Ben Dinh vs Ben Duoc, and practical tips...