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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.
Our first stage of today was a whole 1.8 kilometers long. This led us to a museum about Alexander Yersin. The 'museum' consisted of a large room that showed his life, his...
Today we finally continued our journey with the motorcycle. But first, we had to pick up my lens. Nervously, we walked the five minutes to the camera store and waited until it...
Today we left the motorcycles behind and explored the city on foot. Da Lat was built as a resort during the French colonial period and is located 1500 meters above sea level....
And back on the bus and back to Ho Chi Minh City! I had made a mistake with the location of my hostel here and was not, as expected, in (backpacker) district 1 but near the...
To cover some distance today, we started early. The journey began with crossing a huge bridge over the Mekong. From the bridge, we looked down on the city where we spent the...
Da Lat is located in the central mountainous region of southern Vietnam. The route there is our last longer one that we've made with our motorcycles, as we will take the bus...
On the way from Hué to Hoi An, we crossed the Hoi Van Pass in beautiful weather. The pass used to be the border between North and South Vietnam. The old gate still stands at the...
... haben wir uns gleich nochmals auf das Motorrad gesetzt. Für die Tour begeistern konnte uns ein kleiner Vietnamese Namens Tāi, welcher uns einfach so auf der Strasse...
Hanoi - The city of motorbikes Arriving in Hanoi, we were immediately able to experience the famous infamous traffic. A three-lane freeway with four cars abreast and many...
From what I've heard, better than in reality. Nha Trang is said to be the Russian Ballermann of Vietnam. What I can confirm is that Russians are really everywhere. And...
On Friday, there was a full moon and we rode our bikes to Hoi An in the evening. We were immediately impressed: the whole city is full of colorful lanterns and a pedestrian...
Next, we drove to Trang An. There is a river that meanders through the many mountains and can be navigated by small boats. On a boat, there is a rower and up to 6 passengers who...
A few kilometers from our home is a national park that we decided to visit. Upon arriving at the entrance of the national park, we had to pay an admission fee of about 2.50...
After landing in Da Nang, I walked to my hostel. Unlike Hanoi, the city is much quieter, cleaner, and somehow more European, which is certainly due to the many large hotels....
It is 5:30 am when my alarm clock rings for the first time. As always, I snooze for a few more minutes until I finally get up. Actually, I hate getting up so early. In my...
11/23/17 In the afternoon we took the free hotel shuttle to Hoi An, which is a UNESCO World Heritage Site. The city has an incredibly charming flair - especially at night....
An adventure into another world. The underwater world
It's a warm day in Munich as we embark on our journey to 8600 kilometers away to Hanoi. A feeling of unease and a lot of excitement accompany us until we disembark after almost...
Slept one night over the disappointment in Mui Ne, took the bus to Nha Trang, which is another 4 hours away. We knew from the beginning that Nha Trang was only meant to serve us...
Today's excursion destinations briefly and succinctly, rated according to points (0 to 100) Can Tho - floating market - 50 pts. Long Xuyen - Crocodile Farm - 27 pts. Chau Doc -...
We leave for Halong at 7:30 a.m. Shortly before arrival we take a break at a cultured pearl factory. There the individual steps of cultured pearl extraction are explained to us....
We reach Ninh Binh and are freezing..😅 The temperatures are like in Germany at this time of year. Unfortunately we can't fully enjoy it.
Hello dear ones! We took the train from Ho Chi Minh to Mui Ne. This is a small town by the sea, north of HCMC. We stayed in a great homestay here. We celebrated New Year's Eve...
The weather was a little better with us today. Therefore, we first took a small exploration tour through the city of Sa Pa. Sa Pa is a really great and diverse city. It is...
On this day, we had to wake up very early, specifically at 5:30 am, because an hour later our ferry to Phu Quoc started. After over two hours of travel on the water, we arrived...
First of all, delicious lunch. Typical Vietnamese delicacies directly from the sea and directly by the sea, mmm tasty. But now something for the eyes. We visited Villa Blanche....
The wonderful time...
After a relaxing day at the beach in Cambodia, we continued our journey by bus across the border to Vietnam. The first night was an adventure. We stayed in a very simple...
Today we had the third and final section of the Ha Giang Loop on our agenda. After leaving the city, we steadily climbed up the mountain until we caught our first glimpse of a...
Our target for today was the city of Ha Giang, which is known as the starting point for the most beautiful road in Vietnam: the Ha Giang Loop. Before we set off, we took care of...