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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.
In Sa Pa we didn't do much anymore because the weather was still a bit rainy and Monique had a strong cold. Therefore, we planned our further journey a bit and explored the...
We flew from Dubai to the capital of Vietnam, Hanoi, and arrived around 1:00 PM. From the airport, we took a bus to our Airbnb apartment near West Lake (Tây Hồ). We dropped off...
Hello dear ones, we haven't heard from us for a long time, but as most of you know, we were in Sweden for 2 months or on home leave. Now we are back in Thailand and have plenty...
Helloooooo Aaaaaan ❤❤❤ Admittedly, when I arrived, I didn't yet know how much I would fall in love with this little town and especially the people I would meet there... That's...
On 09.05.2019, we arrived in Phong Nha in the evening by sleeper bus. The place, or rather the adjacent National Park 'Phong Nha-Ke Bang', is mainly known for its numerous...
The three-day scooter tour on the Ha Giang Loop is definitely one of the highlights of my trip through Vietnam. On the bus from Hanoi to Ha Giang, a small town in the north of...
Sunrise on the boat
Early in the morning at nine o'clock, I went back to the restaurant where we had dinner the previous days, because we read that they also have delicious Bahn Mis. When I arrived...
Long before our trip, we collected ideas on a piece of paper about which places we wanted to visit in the four countries we were traveling to, and for Vietnam, only 'Halong Bay'...
From Saigon, I took a flight to Da Nang which only took one hour. Da Nang is located on a beautiful long sandy beach, no wonder there are already some huge hotels here and many...
My Son was the religious center of the Hindu Champa people, who inhabited the central coast of Vietnam from the end of the 4th century to the 14th century. During this period, a...
Then the sleeping bus continued to the northwest of Vietnam - to Sapa, a small town in the mountains in the province of Lao Cai. The sky remained gray and rainy, somehow it...
We enjoyed our days in Hanoi, but the cool weather and the weather forecast for northern Vietnam made us change our travel plans. Instead of hiking in Sa Pa and a boat tour in...
We continued on the ship over the Mekong towards Cambodia. On our excursions on the first day, we visited a coconut candy factory where there was also cobra liquor, a pottery, and...
After landing in Ho Chi Minh City in the morning, our tour guide picked us up at the airport and we immediately started our city tour. Chinatown Market First, we went to...
Tran Quoc Pagoda
For the last half day in Hoi An, I got up extra early this time to take a leisurely stroll through the market. And lo and behold: bright sunshine ☀️ and 26°C. Apparently, the...
Servuuuus Peanut 👋🏾 Another, rather unproductive, day is coming to an end 🤓😂. We woke up at 8:30 am and went to have breakfast. Unfortunately, the boss was already so...
Halong Bay is probably one of the destinations that everyone who comes to Vietnam visits. Accordingly, there are a lot of tourists there and also many travel agencies that offer...
After a 4.5-hour bus ride, we arrived in the evening at Phong Nha National Park. It's always surprising how everything works out. We only asked the last hostel for a bus and it...
Tommy and I had separated for the onward journey to Hue. I really wanted to ride the 180km by scooter. That's why on Monday I had actually booked a group trip with a driver, at...
After arriving last night and sleeping in Hanoi for only one night, we explored the big capital on foot today. We usually do this on the first day in cities, as it is nice to...
At around 4 am, we arrived in Ninh Binh with our night bus. However, since we had booked a hostel in a suburb of the city to be closer to all the places we wanted to visit, we...
Da Phong Nha, wie bereits erwähnt, für seine Höhlen berühmt ist, besuchten wir heute auch eine solche, die Phong Nha Cave. Nur ein paar Meter von unserem Hostel entfernt ging es...
View from the Hai Van Pass
After a 14-hour bus ride, we arrived in Hoi An at 7am. Unfortunately, we had to walk for half an hour in a heavy rainstorm to get to our hostel - so the city didn't really give...
Taking the overnight train from Mui Ne to Hue - a story in itself. And then a day trip to Hoi An - a beautiful Vietnamese town...
Finally, going to the beach! That's what we thought when we booked the bus to Mui Ne. When we arrived there on the Sleeping Bus, our driver more or less kicked us out of the...
It is usually confusing to enter a new country directly in the capital. In the capitals, it is usually the loudest, most chaotic, and most dishonest. Capitals are for...
Von der Halong Bay gings erst mal 13 Stunden mit dem Sleeping Bus nach Hue. Hört sich schlimmer an, als es ist. Der Bus ist der WAHNSINN, man liegt in seinem eigenen 'Bett' und...