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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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Monday, February 26th, train journey from Hue to Da Nang and visit to Hoi An
Today we take the train from Hue to Da Nang (duration approx. 2.5 hours). The train journey was really unusual: as usual, it started 15 minutes late. In Hue the platform is...
Arrival and first day in Hanoi
We start with a very comfortable journey by train to Vienna Airport. My Mastercard includes entry to the Skylounge, so we take advantage of that. Time goes by quickly and things...
A day in the Mekong Delta
Today's program started very early again. We booked a day trip to the Mekong. First we went 2 hours south with 8 other tourists to the Mekong Delta, which is as big as...
An explosive ride with an unpleasant ending
Instead of the planned 6 hours, we spent a good 7.5 hours on Thursday getting from Cambodia to Vietnam. Once again, the procedure at the border was time-consuming. We arrived in...
Day 6 - Riding back to Hue by motorcycle from Phong Nha
At 9:00 am, we got on the motorcycles and our last day together began. Unfortunately, it was already very hot - 35 degrees 🥵. Today, we had 240 km ahead of us. We all knew:...
A Google disappointment
We are now in Ha Long. Pleasant cheap journey of 3 hours in a 10-seater van. We paid the equivalent of CHF 20 per person. The locals who boarded paid about CHF 12 per person....
Northern Vietnam Cruise to Ninh Binh
Man, it was difficult to choose the best photos. And as always, they only reflect a small part of reality. Normally I'm not attracted to touristy regions, so I didn't necessarily...
Chapter 9.3 - The last day in Molloch
8.3. 9:43am I'm awake, showered, and did some research. In Hanoi, the Old Quarter is apparently the place to be. I'm heading there now for breakfast. Then I'll check out a few...
Chapter 4.4 - Now really the last day in Quy Nhon
11:13 AM I wake up. Need to go to the toilet urgently. You can probably guess why... Last night, when we returned to our room, Ole caused a bit of a commotion. He thought he was...
Chapter 4.1 - Arrival in Quy Nhon
8:00 am I wake up to the singing of schoolchildren. I believe that in Vietnam, the state invests the most money in schools and police academies. I know this because I noticed...
Day 18 - Mekong Delta
Today I escaped the city to the Mekong Delta, which is about two hours away. Although the delta has about 13 million inhabitants, they are spread out over a large area, so...
Day 16 - Farewell to Hoi An, Arrival in Saigon
On my last day in Hoi An, I took an early morning farewell tour of the old town. On my way there, I stopped by Hon Sen on Hai Ban Trung Street to get a Banh Mi Chay. This...
Sapa - Cat Ba
Two must-dos when in the north of Vietnam. From Hanoi, you can take great tours. Either towards the sea or into the mountains. After these days, I know that I am more drawn to...
Pure relaxation
The past few days and nights have been all about rest and relaxation after all the activities and experiences. We have made ourselves comfortable in our own little world in the...
Wiesn Gaudi enjoyed in Ninh Binh
The last stop of our guided tour took us to Ninh Binh. It quickly became apparent why it is called the dry Ha Long Bay. We spent a very diverse time with Jennifer, whom we had...
Adventure in Ba Be National Park
Today's guest post written by Henni: The tour through Ba Be National Park today offered everything we had hoped for and more. With biking, hiking, swimming, boat trips, and cave...
I'm Thirsty Land Quan Ba between Heaven's Gate and Fairy Bosom
After breakfast, we went straight into the mountains for a hike. It was mostly uphill, about 500 meters, through the rice terraces and forest. We had to take off our shoes...
One last time on the road in Hanoi
As always, time flies on vacation, and today we already had our last day in Hanoi. Without any fixed appointments or booked tours, we took a taxi to West Lake after a relaxed...
14.10.2022 - Trekking and Mud Baths in Sapa
Here it is, the new blog post! Unfortunately, my original plan to finish writing the text on the last bus ride was not compatible with the driving style of the bus driver. So,...
Tag 216 - From Buon Ma Thuot to Ho Chi Minh by plane
Hello everyone Unbelievable, but today everything went according to plan! We woke up in the morning, packed everything comfortably, moved our motorcycles and drained the fuel...
Tag 213 - another night in the "Ocean Beach Bungalow"
Hello everyone Today we were determined to continue driving, so we got up at 7:30am, packed everything up, and flew the drone. But then... the will was gone :) We took it very...
Day 205 - Arrival in Da Nang!
Hello everyone Today we had a leisurely day with only two hours of driving ahead of us. However, it was pouring rain! Although we woke up at 8:30 am, it wasn't until 11 am that...
Tag 203 - Paradise Cave & Dong Hoi
Hi guys Today we started the day completely relaxed :). Somehow we are not so good at getting up early at the moment, but it's also very late every evening and relaxed days look...
#45: On to the final stop in Vietnam
02/29/2020: Arrival in Ho Chi Minh City ... or Saigon?
Hoi An
Colorful fishing village
Culture shock and functioning chaos
Tuesday the 14th til Monday the 20th of January: I arrived in Hanoi on Monday at noon, after traveling with 3 planes for about 33 hours. On my taxi drive from the airport to the...
From top to bottom
Mount Fansipan and the surrounding villages around Sapa
Hanoi - Capital of Vietnam
Hanoi Old Quarter
Hanoi - Hanoi
Hanoi - Day 46-50 - 29.08.-02.09.2019