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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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Cruise with overnight stay in Halong Bay
View from Titov Island over Halong Bay
Flair of Chinatown in Saigon and Arrival in Hue
On my last day in Saigon, I wanted to take things slow. I had already visited many of the city's attractions, but I still wanted to make a brief stop in Chinatown. However,...
2025-01-22 Ha Giang Loop, Vietnam
3 days by motorbike through the mountains
Ha Giang Loop - solo trip through the north of Vietnam
I am happy. ...Well, and because it's you, I'm going to explain to you the reasons for this at length and in detail. :) Oh, and beware if you don't look at the photos...
Cat Tien - Jungle Vibes & Near Death Experiences
It was already so hot. It was only shortly before 5:30 in the morning when it started. Everything was still asleep. It was pitch black. A rustle here and there, now and then a...
Phu Quoc - 'das ABSURDISTAN Vietnams'
This blog entry almost didn't exist. You could almost have seen this page as my memoirs. I almost died. Oh well. Maybe that's completely exaggerated. Who knows. It's...
Night train to Hué
lapdog of the French.
Danang Beach
Saturday was our last day in Hoi An. Originally, we had planned for five nights until Friday. The flight from Danang to Hanoi was booked for Sunday, leaving us with two nights we...
A full load of Ninh Binh (Part 1)
Nguyễn Trãi (Vietnamese Confucian scholar - 1380-1442) says: "If your scooter honks faster than it rides, you don't need a helmet, but prayer!" 07/27: Our hotel bears the...
Hoi An
We had previously agreed that we would stay more than a couple of days in Hoi An. We only pre-booked the first night, because that’s how true backpackers do it 😂 When we...
Two Days on a Round Tour Through Hanoi
The posters of the comrades often shape the cityscape in Hanoi
At sunrise to My Son and last hours in Hoi An
This morning I was up at 5:00 AM. I had booked another guided half-day tour. The plan was to go to My Son for sunrise, and the tour promised that one could avoid the crowds of...
...Ich bin dann mal weg... Motorradtour durch Vietnam - von Süd nach Nord (Etappe 8)
Part 1: „Der Weg ist das Ziel“ Start Saigon Es geht los! Uns erwartete eine spannende, erlebnisreiche und landschaftlich beeindruckende Motorradtour durch Vietnam. In 14...
Tschüss Thailand. Hallo Vietnam.
Achtung. Achtung. Wichtige Mitteilung! "Lesefaule sollten lieber gleich nur Bilder angucken und den Rest ignorieren. Denn die Pfiffigen unter euch, haben sicherlich gemerkt,...
Hoi An - Day 2
The hotel was affordable, but still very nice, especially the very helpful reception that stands out in my memory. However, the included breakfast was a bit strange. Accidentally,...
Hoi An - Day 1
After quickly leaving the shabby accommodation, I regained my well-being in an artsy ambiance at a trendy café next door with Egg Coffee and a Yoghurt Bowl. A hotel next door was...
HCM - Ubiquitous
HCM - Ho Chi Minh City Everywhere. Ubiquitous. Guardian. Energy giver. Pride-maker. Father of an entire nation, beloved and revered president, wise politician, charismatic man....
'...and whatever comes our way' 2/2 (Ha Giang)
'Squeak, squeak, squeak.' Leo is walking ahead again in his Crocs, this time uphill. We take the motorcycle out of the barn and head to the Sunday market. It's just before 8 AM,...
'...and whatever comes our way' 1/2 (Ha Giang)
It is 8:50 AM and I'm sitting in the hotel lobby. My 'Easy Rider' was supposed to pick me up twenty minutes ago. The 'Ha Giang Loop' in Vietnam near the border with China is a...
Kindergarten&College Project
Hello dear ones,A few days have passed since I was in Ninh Binh over the weekend. In the meantime, I have already started and finished my volunteer project because...
Hue - Hoi An
We had to wake up early to catch the early morning train to Hue - 8 hours in soft seats. Now we were more in training with those seats and long train journeys in general. Of...
Off to the mountainous north to SaPa
Arrived in SaPa
Day trip to Ninh Binh
For today, I had booked a full-day tour again. It was supposed to go to Ninh Binh. At first, I had considered spending a few days there, but somehow I realize that time is...
On a Discovery and Shopping Tour in Hoi An
In Hue, I could have easily spent another day or two without getting bored, but the next morning it was time to say goodbye and head towards Hoi An. Early, just before 9:00 AM,...
Tour of Saigon
... but first leisurely breakfast in bed with the 'Crocodile and His Hippopotamus' classic
Travel day from Cambodia to Vietnam
So it was time to say goodbye to Cambodia and cross the border into Vietnam. Upon arriving at the border, it was quite uneventful compared to entering Cambodia. At the...
2025-01-15 to the North
To the North via Lang Son
2025-01-05 Vietnam, Ninh Binh
Boat trip to Thrang An,
Ha Giang Loop - almost to China by motorbike
24.5. After a week alone in HCMC, because Alina was in Thailand to extend her visa, we set off on another little trip. This time, however, I'm starting it alone in the middle of...
"Über den Wolken, muss die Freiheit wohl grenzenlos sein" aka der Ha Giang Loop und die letzten Tage Vietnam in Sapa
Wir melden uns wieder von unserer letzten Woche in Vietnam! 1 Tag Ha Giang, 3 Tage der Loop, 2 Tage Sapa! Der Blog darf gerne auch an zwei Tagen gelesen werden.. Wir haben auch...