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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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Hanoi, capital of Vietnam 🚂
Day 1: What a rush! ..what it's like on day 5, you can read below:-)) After three days of peace and quiet in our ghost town of Halong, now a metropolis. We stroll through the...
Tag 211 - Beautiful beach, Tam Quan Bac & new friends found because of Coronavirus ☺️
Hi everyone Actually, today was pretty uneventful and yet a lot happened! So: as expected, we managed to wake up easily at 8am and leave at 9am :). We had to stop a few times to...
Vietnam: Cat Ba #2
An unserem letzten Tag in Cat Ba haben wir super lecker gefrühstückt in der Oasis Bar und sind danach wieder zum Strand. Dort haben wir uns ordentlich gesonnt und haben das...
Vietnam: Sa Pa #1
Today we did a trekking tour through the rice fields around Sa Pa. Even with rain, the view of the terraced rice fields was fantastic. We also walked through small bamboo...
Und zum Weltkulturerbe Halong Bay.
Es hieß um 06:50 Uhr aufstehen. Wenn ich das bereits weiß, wache ich immer schon davor auf. Mehrmals. Das nervt. Mir wurde dann, weil es vor der offiziellen Zeit fürs Frühstück...
There is a lot to see in the capital Hanoi.
01/04/2019 Traffic in Hanoi: https://youtu.be/7loYTcgyeoI Military march: https://youtu.be/ZVcpzG4K5UQ
Hoi An 🥰🌴🌞🌊
Helloooo and good evening🙋🏼♀️ We two sweethearts got out of bed and had breakfast at half past 6 this morning. We took a sleeper bus for 4 hours, it must be said that it was...
Tag 83: chilling right by the sea
Jan and I had planned to watch the sunrise this morning. So we set an alarm for 4:45 am. Damn, that was early... But it was worth it! After the sun was clearly visible on the...
Ho Chi Minh City
or was it Saigon after all? Well, it doesn't matter, we made it to the "capital" of the South of Vietnam. And yes, the city is even bigger, more modern and livelier than the one...
Tag 80 - Cat Ba
Lan Ha Bay & Ha Long Bay
Tag 76 - Sapa
Sapa is a town that alternates between being in and above the clouds. It was snowing here until a week ago, now it's around 15°C. The view (if there is one at the moment) is...
Vietnam - Day 1/2
May 19/20, 2017 - let's go! Our Vietnam adventure begins. We flew from Frankfurt Airport to Abu Dhabi, and then to Ho Chi Minh, the largest and former capital of...
25 hours at the airport - Hanoi
A little survival guide
07/10/2022 - Arrival in Vietnam
Hello Vietnam - after about 17 hours of travel including a short stopover in Doha, I have arrived at my first destination: Hanoi, the capital of Vietnam. With a whole range of...
Tag 206 - And another tattoo ☺️
Hey guys 👋 No, today I'm not the one getting under the needle :) Kevin is having his premiere and is getting his zodiac sign (Scorpio) tattooed. The appointment was actually...
Welcome to Hanoi
Here are some photos of Hanoi: delicious food, temples, the Ho Chi Minh Mausoleum, the famous Train Street, the best Egg Coffee, the crazy Beer Street...
And more sights of Hanoi.
Breakfast :).
24.10. Rainy 'California'
At 2 o'clock that night we arrived in Mui Ne and for the first time drove with three people and our two big backpacks and including our two small backpacks on a motorcycle to...
Nha Trang
beach break
Tuesday, January 14th, 2020
Today, first on the program was the market of Mai Chau. Here it seems to have almost everything. After that, we visited a small village in the neighborhood. And then we hit the...
Merry Christmas (Day 112 of the world trip)
Ho Chi Minh
Tag 062 'Backstreet Boys are in the house 🤭🎶'
Today we took a shared taxi to Hue. The old imperial city is located about 100km north of Da Nang and is definitely worth a visit.So we set off in somewhat mixed weather. After...
Can Tho, Vietnam
Größte Stadt im Mekongdelta
Tag 106: we deserved a little beer
We had never been able to ride over 250km in one day with our motorcycles. So today we decided to finally have the number 3 at the front and ride straight to the sea, more...
Tag 99: Drying clothes and planning (continued) journey
Today we had to dry our clothes. We had borrowed two hair dryers from our hotel. The most important thing was to dry our shoes. After we had somewhat dried all the shoes, our...
Over the roofs of Saigon
On this evening, we leisurely enjoyed our cocktails at a rooftop bar in District 1 (tourist district). Compared to other establishments, prices here were slightly higher - but...
Starlight Bridge in Saigon
The Starlight Bridge is a great attraction in District 7 of Ho Chi Minh City (the most upscale district along with District 5). With its constantly changing colors and the...
Nguyen Hue Walking Street
On the first day Anna arrived, we went to Nguyen Hue Walking Street in the evening to see the beautiful attractions that are only decorated so beautifully during Tet.
Back in Ho-Chi-Minh
After the tour in the Mekong Delta, we took the bus back to Ho-Chi-Minh in the afternoon. Our hotel was different, but again close to the party area. We explored the city and...
Day 17- Tam Coc - Mua Cave - On the Wings of the Dragon 🐉
After a delicious breakfast in our home stay, we went on the scooter again. It's just cool to cruise along the small streets... once you get the hang of it. Filling up is easy,...