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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.
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.
Yesterday's program was a day trip by boat in Halong Bay. That was a really good trip with amazing nature 😍 Stops included Ti Top Isle and two stops on Bo Hon Island. A small...
Hoi An, the next city that got under my skin. We took the night bus further south again. This time it was a whole 15 hours on the bus. When I arrived in Hoi An I was greeted...
After almost a week of waiting in Vientiane for my Vietnam visa, I finally got on the next possible bus and off to Vietnam. After 24 hours on the bus, including hours of waiting...
Oh man, I completely underestimated the Vietnamese winter! After I had finally acclimatized well to the heat and had temperatures over 30 degrees every day for 1.5 months, the...
Family vacation on Phu Quoc! When I finally got on the plane, I was really looking forward to seeing my mom and Rudi again and the precisely selected resort met and exceeded all...
After boarding the train on Tuesday evening, we arrived in Ninh Binh 12 1/2 hours later. The night on the train was quite alright. In Ninh Binh, we had booked a homestay. We...
When we woke up at 7am this morning, it was already 33 degrees 🥵. Our day started with a typical Vietnamese breakfast - soup. The place we went to is famous among the locals...
After breakfast, we started the second day of our motorcycle tour. We rode from Prao to Hue. Riding a motorcycle is something wonderful for us, because it gives us a feeling of...
On to Hoi An
Today was marked by a diving excursion. I left my hotel with a takeaway breakfast shortly after 7:00 and drove about 30 minutes south to the pick-up point of the diving club. We...
12.2. I wonder if I will ever find restful sleep during my time in Vietnam. It's 8:41 am as I write this. The view from the window shows a green mountain landscape. The road was...
10.02. 11:55 AM Wake up in my room. Slept well. However, I could only close my eyes around 4:30 AM. Before that, I was still busy processing my experiences from yesterday......
Today's day trip took me to Ba Na, which is located about 1 hour inland at an altitude of about 1,400 meters. It was transformed into a summer resort by French colonialists...
On my last day in Hanoi, I wanted to fully immerse myself in the city. After breakfast and check-out, I took the bus to the Ho Tay Lake to visit the Tran Quoc Pagoda. The pagoda...
Ho Chi Minh City
At late evening we were finally complete and enjoyed our reunion extensively, exchanged news and were provided with souvenirs from Australia. The next morning, after a...
After a smooth journey, we arrived on time in Hanoi on Monday morning. We were greeted by the hotel shuttle service, complete with name tags. The friendly driver spent the next...
30.12. Breakfast room at "Rendezvous", 08:30 am "Man, I have a headache", Fabian groans. "Come on, stop it. I do too," I reply quietly while massaging my temples. We are both...
Travel diary Vietnam, Laos, and Cambodia 25.12.2014, Waiting lounge at Frankfurt/Main Airport Once again, we are sitting at the airport in the waiting lounge, waiting (as usual...
Hi all Of course, it doesn't work with the train - how could it be otherwise? It wouldn't be us :). Exactly on the route we wanted to use, it is not possible to take the...
Hello everyone Today, after we woke up, we sat on the balcony again. We realized that neither of us wants to leave the city yet. And that's how you quickly get excited about...
Hello dear ones Today we started the day in a relaxed manner at 9 am, packed everything, deposited our luggage at the reception, checked out and drove towards the starting point...
26.02.2020: A wonderfully long bus ride.
02/24/2020: Caribbean flair in Southeast Asia.
23.02.2020: Head in the clouds.
20.02.2020: Beach as far as the eye can see.
Now we are already on the way from Hanoi to Cat Ba, so we are in Vietnam. But let's start from the beginning: I have actually been on the road for almost 4 weeks, spent a week...
Meeting with a Vietnam War veteran
Tourist district in Hanoi