The Hai Van Pass, otherwise known as Ocean Cloud Pass, is a ~12-mile stretch of roadway between the cities of Da Nang and Hue. The National Route 1A road snakes up the side of the mountain with stunning views of the Da Nang Bay 1,600 feet below. The road has countless bends with poor visibility. It […]
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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
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Vung Tau is a popular destination for residents of Ho Chi Minh City as it’s the closest beach town to the city. So any locals looking to get away for the weekend can easily get to Vung Tau by a 2-hour car ride or 90-minute ferry. While Vung Tau isn’t on the usual Vietnam travel
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Hanoi is both the political and culinary capital of Vietnam. Iconic Vietnamese food in Hanoi – 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
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An Bang is a lovely beach, just four miles outside of the old town of Hoi An. Most people simply venture to the beach for the day. But if you have chosen a vacation in Vietnam as an opportunity to relax and unwind, we would recommend that you stay in the quaint beach town rather
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Dalat (also spelled Da Lat) is located in the central highlands of Vietnam, about 5,000 feet above sea level. Known for its abundance of beautiful flowers, delicious coffee, and (honestly terrible) wine, Dalat is a welcome reprieve from the hustle and heat of Ho Chi Minh City. You’ll want to bring a jacket if you
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Vietnam is a stunningly beautiful and diverse country with an amazing landscape, lovely people, and delectable cuisine. It’s truly one of the most amazing countries in the world. If it’s not yet on your bucket list, it should be. But with so much to explore, deciding where to go in Vietnam can be overwhelming, especially
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If you’re an expat living in Vietnam, or if you’ve been traveling around Southeast Asia for a while, you’re undoubtedly missing a few things from back home. For me, personally, it was grilled cheese sandwiches with tomato soup. That was until I realized that there are some truly amazing cafes in Saigon serving up Western specialties so
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Pho is one of the most ubiquitous dishes in Vietnam – you’ll find it on practically every street corner in every town and city in the country. But as common and unpretentious as pho is, don’t mistake it for being a simple dish. Vietnam’s best-known pho joints have been run as family businesses for decades.
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Vung Tau is not one of the places on the typical Vietnam tourist itinerary, but it’s an incredibly popular beach vacation destination for Ho Chi Minh City residents. Located just about two hours by car (or 90 minutes by ferry) outside of the city, it’s conveniently located. It provides a relaxing respite from the big,
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