Vietnam travel guide

The Ha Giang Loop is a multi-day mountain road journey through Vietnam’s far north, beginning and ending in Ha Giang City. Most travelers cover about 300 to 350 kilometers over three to four days, usually on the back of a motorbike, past limestone peaks, terraced valleys and villages of ethnic minority communities. You do not...

Twenty days is enough to experience the North, Centre and South of Vietnam at a comfortable pace. It is not enough to see everything, and that is the point of planning well. A 20-day trip works best when you choose a few places and give each of them time, rather than trying to fit in...

Cambodia or Vietnam? Both are rewarding, and the right choice depends less on which country is “better” and more on what you want from your trip. Choose Cambodia if Angkor Wat is your dream, you prefer a slower rhythm, and you have around a week. Choose Vietnam if you want variety, with lively cities, mountains,...

Limestone karsts rising from rice fields, rivers running through caves, ancient temples and quiet village lanes: Ninh Binh offers nature, culture and a slower pace in one trip. The best things to do in Ninh Binh are spread across several areas, so a little planning helps. Here are 12 experiences, how to choose between the...

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...

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...