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Vacation in Vietnam : Highlights & Travel Tips
Vietnam is a destination that rewards travelers with remarkable variety packed into one long, vibrant country. From the limestone karsts of Ha Long Bay and the lantern-lit streets of Hoi An to the energy of Hanoi and Ho Chi Minh City, Vietnam blends dramatic landscapes, deep history, and an unforgettable food culture. Travelers are often drawn by how easy it is to move between experiences: one trip can include mountain trekking in the north, beach time along the central coast, river life in the Mekong Delta, and days spent sampling pho, banh mi, fresh seafood, and rich Vietnamese coffee.
Key highlights include cruising or kayaking through Ha Long Bay, exploring the Old Quarter in Hanoi, visiting the imperial heritage of Hue, and wandering Hoi An at night when the town glows with colorful lanterns. Nature lovers can head to Sapa or Ha Giang for rice terraces and hill-tribe landscapes, while city-focused travelers will enjoy Vietnam’s busy markets, street-food scenes, and fascinating museums. Practical tips: Vietnam’s climate varies significantly by region, so check weather by area rather than by country as a whole; domestic flights and trains make long distances manageable; and carrying cash is useful for markets and smaller local businesses, though cards are common in larger hotels and restaurants.
Best time to travel Vietnam
The best time to visit Vietnam is generally from February to April, when travel interest peaks and conditions are favorable for many itineraries, especially with February standing out as the most popular month. December and January are also strong options for travelers looking for lively atmosphere and comfortable conditions in many parts of the country.
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It's Wedding Time
into the microphone! Clever because it’s terribly simple. And thus, the evening flows with much singing, even more laughter, and plenty of food. We adeptly avoid more rounds of...
Vietnam & Cambodia 2025
Our journey to Vietnam and Cambodia begins on March 10, 2025.
Hue and Da Nang
as it has very delicious drinks and is a small oasis of tranquility. The walls are beautifully painted, and the entrances are slightly overgrown with flowering plants. We...
The Cuisine of Vietnam
In Hoi An and Da Nang, we were able to try all sorts of new dishes – but also variations of foods we already knew. The Bánh Mì was the ea
Ninh Binh
Field Trip or something
Easy Rider (Ninh Binh)
My new tour guide in Ninh Binh, unlike An, doesn't even introduce herself.
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Farewell to Vietnam
The final days of our first trip to Vietnam are upon us—a good time to squeeze in one last excursion. Last week, we drove to the Marble M
Farewell to Vietnam
hell” – lined with painted figures carved into the rock – and to the “heaven”. For the latter, several more steps must be climbed, but once at the top, you have a great view over...
Food of Vietnam
In Hoi An and Da Nang, we got to try all kinds of new dishes—as well as variations on foods we were already familiar with. The bánh mì wa
Hue and Da Nang
We decided to take a few days off from our vacation. Above all, though, we wanted to explore a few nearby places, so we booked two seats on a bus to spend a few days in t
Traditional craft villages around Hoi An - Part 2
The Kim Bong Carpentry Village is located on Cam Kim Island, south of Hoi An. Here, you can watch artisans create traditional woodwork, carvings, and boats. As early as t
Craft Towns around Hoi An - Part 2
Ngô. (Wood Art and Workshop)”. The exhibition pieces were imaginative and beautifully executed, and we learned a lot about wood processing. For example, jackwood (wood from the...
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Craft Towns around Hoi An - Part 2
Ngô. (Wood Art and Workshop)”. The exhibition pieces were imaginative and beautifully executed, and we learned a lot about wood processing. For example, jackwood (wood from the...
Arrival in Vietnam
After just two and a half hours of flying, we arrived in Da Nang, Vietnam on June 26. With a German passport, we didn't have to apply for a visa, but we still had to queu
Now it gets touristy…
Nguyễn Trãi (Vietnamese Confucian scholar - 1380-1442) says: “Your scooter tank is finite, but the load is not!” 07/24: A loooong transfer day awaits us, which will first take...
Food of Vietnam
In Hoi An and Da Nang, we got to try all kinds of new dishes—as well as variations on foods we were already familiar with. The bánh mì wa
Hue and Da Nang
We decided to take a few days off from our vacation. Above all, though, we wanted to explore a few nearby places, so we booked two seats on a bus to spend a few days in t
The Power of Water
With a comfortable sleeper bus, we will travel from Ho Chi Minh City to Hoi An over 20 hours from November 15th to 16th. Hoi An is located in Central Vietnam, where a severe...
Going through changes
Night sky over Hanoi
Who and What - Vietnam for Beginners
Scooters Why walk when you can ride a scooter? Westerners who are not leisurely strolling or shopping on the crowded sidewalks filled with mopeds, but rather purposefully...
Another Day in Paradise
The young driver is way too hyper for this time of day. I tumbled out of the train at half-past five. The enterprising taxi drivers welcome you immediately at the train door: 'Hoi...
On Course
Da Lat in the Rain
Plan B is appealing!
Nguyễn Trãi (Vietnamese Confucian scholar - 1380-1442) says: “Always adjust the speed of your scooter to the font size of your phone!” July 22nd: When we first traveled with...
"Good morning Vietnam!"
19.-20.07. Hanoi Madness - it's not for the faint-hearted Since Milo, Lena's best friend from school, called us in May and scrambled our vacation plans, our usually organized...
Farewell to Vietnam
hell” – lined with painted figures carved into the rock – and to the “heaven”. For the latter, several more steps must be climbed, but once at the top, you have a great view over...
Traditional craft villages around Hoi An - Part 2
The Kim Bong Carpentry Village is located on Cam Kim Island, south of Hoi An. Here, you can watch artisans create traditional woodwork, carvings, and boats. As early as t
Arrival in Vietnam
After a flight of just two and a half hours, we landed in Da Nang, Vietnam, on June 26. Although we didn’t need to apply for a visa with our German passports, we still ha
Memories
Evening lantern rides in Hoi An
Farewell to Vietnam
The final days of our first trip to Vietnam are upon us—a good time to squeeze in one last excursion. Last week, we drove to the Marble M
Hoi An in the Rain! Curse or Blessing?
1993, 2003, 2023, 2025. When we first visited Hoi An in 1993, it was nothing more than a historic Chinese port town: the buildings were dilapidated, there was a single hotel that...
Moments
Moments There are moments that stick with me. The peace on the face of the soldier as children's hands touch his beard. Ho Chi Minh - as a student in France, who believed in a uni
Hello again, Vietnam
with 3 drinks for the price of two, ... well, then it started to rain, it poured 'like buckets' - a tropical rain of the finest, still the outer remnants of the super typhoon from...
A Full Load of Ninh Binh (Part 2) & Hanoi Reloaded
Nguyễn Trãi (Vietnamese Confucian scholar - 1380-1442) says: 'It’s not the turn signal that shows you the way, but your will to truly take that path!' July 29: As suspected, we...
Nhuan Duc
The first pictures show just a little of the atmosphere here - and that we are enjoying ourselves. We had seen a scooter pass by several times with a high rack on it - we were...
Halong Bay
This time it will be a combined story from Ha Long Bay, where we had booked a cruise with two overnight stays. Transport from Hanoi by bus takes about 3.5 hours. It was really...
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