Getting around Vietnam can look a little overwhelming when you first start planning. It’s a long, narrow country, and the places most travellers want to visit can be hundreds of kilometres apart. What looks reasonably close on a map can turn into a very long day on the road. The good news is that Vietnam
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Hanoi is a city where historic streets, beautiful lakes, traditional markets and modern life come together in a wonderfully chaotic way. Vietnam’s capital is known for its Old Quarter, incredible street food and rich cultural heritage, but it is also a place where everyday life is just as fascinating as the major attractions. From watching
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Vietnam is one of those countries where there is far more to see and do than most travellers will ever have time for. From the busy streets of Hanoi and Ho Chi Minh City to ancient towns, beaches, limestone mountains and the incredible scenery of Halong Bay, narrowing down what to include can be harder
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Vietnam was always going to be a country where we ate well, but we didn’t expect the food to become such a big part of our journey. From tiny street stalls and busy markets to family-run eateries and organised food tours, some of our favourite memories of Vietnam revolve around what we were eating and
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Ho Chi Minh City was our final stop in Vietnam and by the time we arrived, we felt like we had finally worked out how Vietnam moved. The traffic that had seemed completely overwhelming when we first arrived in Hanoi no longer felt quite so intimidating, and getting around the city was much easier once
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Da Nang is one of central Vietnam’s major cities and, for many travellers, the gateway to Hoi An and the surrounding region. With its international airport, long coastline and easy access to some of the area’s biggest attractions, it makes sense to spend a little time exploring before continuing south to Hoi An. Why Combine
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Hạ Long Bay is one of Vietnam’s most recognisable destinations, famous for the thousands of limestone islands and towering karsts rising from the water. Located in northern Vietnam, it is a UNESCO World Heritage Site and, for most travellers, the best way to experience it is exactly as you would expect, from the water. Why
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Vietnam is a country of incredible contrasts, where bustling cities, ancient towns, beautiful landscapes and some of the freshest food in Southeast Asia come together. From the busy streets of Hanoi to the lantern-lit riverside of Hoi An and the waterways of the Mekong Delta, there is so much to discover. Whether you are planning
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