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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.
All travel reports from Vietnam
Day 22 - Transfer to Anantara Mui Ne Resort in Phan Thiet
A brief review of yesterday - we were all glad that we didn't have to pay for this tour and only had to invest time. We did receive a very interesting piece of information...
Tag 1 - Frankfurt to Hanoi 1st layover
Suitcases are packed, and we're off to Frankfurt Airport again with Deutsche Bahn. This time, we were lucky and there were no delays or cancellations - everything was great....
01/11/2022 - Off to the Mekong Delta
Some call it crazy, others call it an adventure. When the alarm went off at 3:40 am, I briefly considered scrapping the whole tour as a crazy idea, turning around, and going...
07.10.2022 - The first evening in Hanoi
"It won't be that wild" were my thoughts as I walked through the airport door to get into the Asian Uber equivalent Grab. Well, I was wrong, it got even wilder. In advance,...
Tag 215 - Hourly new plans
Hello everyone Currently our plans are changing every hour... Since we are traveling to Thailand, the question arose: What do we do with the motorcycles? Since we are not...
Day 204 - Motorcycle day to Hué
Hello everyone Today we had another day on the motorcycle on the agenda. When we got up, it was raining, but we were lucky: it had stopped by the time we set off. Sometimes it's...
#41: The last day on Phu Quoc
02/25/2020: Saying goodbye to Phu Quoc.
Mekong Delta
Mekong Delta on the boat
19. Stop Hoi An, Vietnam
On this day, we rented bicycles and rode to the city center of Hoi An. One of the famous markets here sells exclusively clothing, but the special thing about it is that...
Aufbruch ins Blaue
Arrival day in Bangkok and Hanoi
Trekking & Homestay in beautiful Sapa
Actually, I'm not a big fan of pre-made group tours (too touristy, too big groups...), but after the recommendation of a trusted travel buddy, I decided to do a three-day tour...
Day 31: Farewell to Vietnam
Our alarm clock rang at 5:00 am as it was unfortunately time to leave the island. An hour later, the taxi picked us up and took us to the airport, from where we continued our...
Tag 29: Private tour of the pepper farm
After breakfast in the accommodation with delicious black bread, scrambled eggs and cheese, we continued writing our travel blog. At noon, we hopped on the scooter and headed to...
Saigon - Insights into the Vietnam War
After just 4 hours of bus ride, I arrived in hectic Saigon, actually Ho Chi Minh City, from the peaceful Mekong Delta. It feels like there are even more scooters driving...
Day 22: Onward journey to Saigon
As we started our onward journey around noon on this day, we packed our backpacks in the morning after breakfast. Afterwards, we were taken to the city by scooter, where we were...
Day 20: Chillimilli at the beach
After a tiring day on the scooter, we decided to relax and spend the day at the beach. Since we rented the scooter for one more day, it worked out perfectly and we drove to the...
Day 17: The early bird catches the worm
Early in the morning, at seven o'clock, we got on the scooter and headed towards Paradise Cave. On the way, we immersed ourselves in the beautiful nature of Phong Nha National...
Day 14: Food tasting through the local specialties
After having a good rest, we went back to the pond for breakfast. This time, we tried the homemade noodle soup, which is a traditional Vietnamese breakfast dish called 'Pho' and...
Day 7: Summit conqueror
We started the day in a relaxed manner with a delicious breakfast right at the hotel. We spent the morning planning our onward journey, sorting the previous pictures, and...
Day 2: Battle for a place to sleep
Just before departure, we received the message at the gate in Frankfurt that our booked accommodation in Hanoi was no longer available. Despite feeling uneasy, we started our...
Phu Quoc - Holiday Island in Paradise!?
We left HCMC
Monkey- & Cat Ba Island
Implantation of pearl fragments and mussel meat
Ha Long Bay
On the first ferry
Tag 98: Patchwork of rice terraces as far as the eye can see
Today we planned to cover a long distance through the mountains to reach Sapa in one day. We were really excited to ride and set off early in the morning. The day started with a...
Tag 97: we are still having fun
Last night we found out that Jan's luggage rack on the motorcycle had broken. So first we had it welded back together and then we continued our journey north. We bought some...
Time to say goodbye
Visiting a bar with Hoàng and Nam
Tag 74: Between dirt and rain
Our destination for today was Cat Tien National Park. Since the distance to the national park was quite short, we decided to take a detour around a lake. But before leaving the...
Tag 71: on the (few) hills in the flatland
At the beginning: today was not Markus' day... but more on that later! We drove out of the city in busy city traffic and looked for something to eat breakfast. We found a cozy...
Day 68: War Museum and City Tour of Ho Chi Minh City
Today we dedicated an entire day to exploring the highlights of the city. The first stop was the War Museum about the Vietnam War. As aviation enthusiasts, we were initially...