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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.
Stopover. Not every route in Vietnam can be completed non-stop and in a few hours.
The journey from Sapa to Ha Long Bay first went to Hanoi by night train and after a 2-hour stay at our old homestay including breakfast, we were picked up by bus at 8 a.m. We...
After freezing enough in the north of Vietnam, we are slowly making our way south. And I mean that literally, because supposedly there are very comfortable sleeper trains....
Of course, we'll also book a trip to the world-famous Halong Bay. This highlight with its unique rock formations, deep blue water, and picturesque surroundings is a must-see. In...
Saturday, 24th February 2018 Departure is at 7:30am. Most of our group visit the Cu Chi Tunnel, about 2 hours by bus outside of Ho Chi Minh City. Our guide for today, Fu, has...
Thursday, 22.2.2018 The breakfast is very delicious and at 7:30 am we start. There is a lot of traffic, but somehow it always works. We cycle once around the banana-shaped Xuan...
Nha Trang - Po Nagar Cham Sanctuary
The overnight train was not bad if you are used to sleeping in it 😂. We arrived in Nha Trang early in the morning, feeling quite tired, dropped off our luggage at the hotel, and...
Vietnam - Easyriders
29.12 The bus is supposed to pick us up in Hanoi at 9 am, but they tell us during breakfast that it won't come until 11. So Isi has to go alone because we had to take a more...
Sunday 10th December (60 km) dull weather...I sing Christmas songs loudly to get into the mood....well we only have to go 60 km...in the evening we eat something other than soup...
Since the weather was still reported to be rainy for the next few days, we decided to skip the island of Phu Quoc and travel directly to Cambodia.
Actually, this was supposed to be a great article with super beautiful photos. Hoi An is an absolute dream city, exactly the way Jonas and I love it, with a cozy old town, many...
After our one-hour flight from Laos, we finally arrived in Hanoi. The city is absolutely crazy. Whether it's positive or negative, we're not quite sure =) From the airport to...
There is plenty to see on the Mekong River.
After yesterday's visit to the War Victims Museum, I wanted to explore the tunnel system of the Viet Cong today. In the northwest of Saigon, there is a museum that showcases...
Per Boot quer durch die Halong Bay mit ihrer wunderschönen Kartslandschaft
Our plan was actually to head north to Sapa after visiting the bays northeast of Hanoi. However, we were advised against it at this time. The weather is said to be very grey and...
Once again, we took the bus to the next stop on our Vietnam trip. This time our destination was Mui Ne, located on the east coast, 5 hours away from Da Lat. We were the only...
从三月份开始,我就在Mui Ne。起初,是为了见到Leon和Valentin,但当他们离开后,我开始在一家名为Source Kiteboarding & Lodge的旅馆的厨房工作。这家旅馆最多可容纳约30人。这里的氛围非常好和放松,这归功于两位也是风筝冲浪者的业主(总的来说,风筝冲浪者通常都是随和的人,至少是我见过的人都是)。...
.... is turning out to be very interesting: So far, our journey does not feel like a vacation! Is that a bad thing? No, quite the opposite! Since you inevitably have the length of...
The last day of the year 2024 began for me and my unicorn Ursula with... well, a slight headache. Maybe it was the sun, maybe the lack of water – who’s counting anyway? But New...
When the alarm clock rings at 05:00, the question arises: Am I a hero or just crazy? But for Ursula, my grumpy unicorn, the answer was clear: Muffelhorn mode activated. With a...
From Can Tho, we took a public bus to the Vietnamese-Cambodian border to enter Cambodia - pick-up time was 4.40 am in front of our accommodation. We were happy to do this, as...
22.5.2024 Phu My We didn't arrive on land until after 10:00 a.m. and were taken to the freight port area by shuttle bus. There we were still far from any civilization and had to...
My last stop in Vietnam after exactly 3 weeks, so probably the most chaotic at the end - Ho Chi Minh. I have never seen so many motorcycles at an intersection or on a street....
On Saturday evening we took a look at Ho Chi Minh City from above. On the Skydeck of the Bitexco Tower we had a beautiful view. The city showed its modern face and one was...
Xin chào, you sweeties. Holy Guacamole, what was that? After spending ages thinking about how to get out of Siem Reap, we finally decided to take a bus to Ho Chi Minh City. The...