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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.
After taking the night bus to Phnom Penh and all three of us being able to sleep surprisingly well, we continued with a regular coach to Vietnam after waiting for an hour....
From Ninh Binh, we then took the night train towards Hué. Despite the noise and bumpy conditions, surprisingly, we managed to get some sleep. The former capital city impressed...
In Ninh Binh, we first visited Chua Bai Dinh. It is a huge temple complex that stretches across a beautiful mountainous landscape. In the many temples, you could admire...
From now on, we are in the north of Vietnam, in a village called Son Tay near the capital Hanoi. When you arrive at the relatives' place, you immediately notice how different...
& Happy New Year (again) ^^
The flight from Frankfurt was quite relaxed. It departed from Terminal 2, where everything is chilled and not as chaotic as Terminal There are a few customs officers there,...
Hoi An
We took the night bus from Ha Giang at 11 PM to Ninh Binh, transiting through Hanoi and after a few transfers we arrived around 9 AM in Tam Coc, which was also where our hotel...
The city in the clouds
Arrived in Ha Giang after a 10 hour bus ride (pleasant this time) and spent the first night in the hostel there. At 8 we had to get up and have breakfast before we met our...
Here is just a small insight into a large shopping market in Vietnam.
Ho Chi Minh ☀️ Super cool city, very crowded and the traffic is interesting. I liked the city, unlike Bangkok, the city was clean, pretty, and modern ❤️ From here, we will...
13.01.2019 Boat Tour 1: https://youtu.be/Gj4cMNDsk8s Boat Tour 2: https://youtu.be/ZhsVHPW-r8o Fisherman weaving net: https://youtu.be/UbVR_19-Mnw Bike tour through the...
From Hué, we finally headed south to Vietnam. For this, we had to cross the natural border, the Cloud Pass (Hai Van Pass). The easiest way to do this, of course, is with a...
You can see the huge Lady Buddha statue from the beach. And even if you go directly there, it is very impressive. Beautifully located with a spectacular view of the sea and the...
Even as a couple with luggage, the motorbike is still performing well. It looks narrower in the picture than it actually is. ;-) We had a flat tire in the middle of the...
Together instead of lonely
Hello, Continuing further south in the night bus, we left Hanoi in the evening around 7pm and arrived in Hue 12 hours later, half asleep. Sleeping was not really possible as our...
Farewell to Adrian and Petra. For me it's off to the island of Phu Quoc for an onward flight to Poland and for Adrian and Petra in the north of Vietnam to Halong Bay
Today was a peaceful day. Laura and Van slept until 10:30, missing out on the wonderful view from the roof. Today we spent the day on the moped, just like we did in Bac-Lieu 4...
The Vietnamese squat - Start
We enjoyed Hoi An for two more days and still took something with us. This time two dresses went missing. Falk got a custom-made bikini 🤭🧜♂️ and after 5 years, my wallet had...
Uh yeah, that's how wide the entrances were 🤦🏽♀️
oder ... welcome to Russia! Nha Trang has really beautiful beaches, more and more high-rise buildings, hotels, traffic, and Russians (and of course Chinese people). Still, it's...
Hoi An is definitely worth a visit. Unlike many other Vietnamese cities, Hoi An has been spared from war. The old town is characterized by old yellow French and Japanese...
In more rural areas, such as Son Tay, you can see flooded rice fields everywhere, where rice farmers work with their typical hats. Along the roadside, you can see many fruit...
Friday, 9.2.2018 There would have been the option to participate in a Tai Chi course at 6:30 am. I have often observed this "senior sport" in China and prefer to sleep half an...
Ein Tag Pause muss auch mal sein
Today we meet our guide who will accompany us for the next few days. Mr. Vwing is very nice and pleasant. We also have our own driver. After about 3 hours of a very comfortable...