Before deciding to move to Ho Chi Minh City in 2019, we spent a significant amount of time exploring Vietnam. We traveled all around Northern Vietnam – trekking our way through Sapa, sailing around Halong Bay and Lan Ha Bay, motorbike cruising around Ninh Binh, and exploring the best of Hanoi. From there we headed…
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Vietnam Shopping Guide: What To Buy and How to Bargain
Traveling to Vietnam and wondering what traditional souvenirs you’ll find for sale during your trip? We’ve traveled (and shopped) extensively around Vietnam and have a pretty good idea of the best Vietnamese souvenirs to buy for your friends and family back home, and where you should buy them. Read on to get an insider’s perspective…
Where to go in Vietnam: The Best Places to Visit
Vietnam is a stunningly beautiful and diverse country with lovely people and delectable cuisine. It’s truly one of the most amazing countries in the world and if it’s not yet on your bucket list – it should be! Now that we live in Vietnam, we have compiled a list of the best place to visit…
Where to Stay in Hanoi, Vietnam: The 10 Best Hotels
Are you planning a trip to Hanoi, Vietnam and wondering where you should book your stay? The most popular area for tourists is the Old Quarter where you’ll be within walking distance of Ho Hoan Kiem Lake, the Opera House, the night market, and countless bars and restaurants. Check out the list of our 10…
The Best Vietnam SIM Card for Tourists: Viettel vs. MobiFone vs. Vinaphone
A complete guide to Vietnam SIM cards – where to buy one, how much a SIM card costs, and our recommendation – a Viettel SIM card.
Eating Snake in Hanoi, Vietnam: Everything You Need to Know
About 5 miles east of Hanoi’s Old Quarter is the perfect place to sample a local delicacy – snake. The Vietnamese locals that live in Le Mat snake village have been hunting and catching snakes for generations. If you meet one of them who has been at it for a long time they will have…
Hanoi, Vietnam: 17 Things You Must Do
The capital of Vietnam and the second largest city in the nation, Hanoi is the jumping off point for many adventures in Northern Vietnam. And while we would most certainly argue that you should get out of the city and into the countryside, you’d be doing yourself a disservice not to explore the many amazing things…
Best Vietnamese Food in Hanoi: Top Eats in Vietnam’s Culinary Capital
Hanoi is both the political capital and culinary capital of Vietnam. Iconic Vietnamese dishes like Pho and Bun Cha both originated in Northern Vietnam. And while you can now find them all over the country (and the world), many people still believe that the best version of both dishes is still found in Hanoi. We…
