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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 difficulties with our visa and 5 hours at Tokyo airport, we finally made it to Hanoi. In the morning, we got up and had breakfast in a café. The café was known for its...
Today we had an early breakfast (6:45 am) as we had to go back to the boat that would take us back to the mainland. After waiting for what felt like forever, we reached our boat...
Von Tinh Di hatten wir heute die längste der bisherigen Strecken geplant- 252 Kilometer. Also stellten wir den Wecker eine halbe Stunde früher als üblich und wir schauten das...
Hello hello! From Phong Nha, we took a night bus to Hanoi. The journey was very adventurous ;) Upon arrival in Hanoi, we bought winter jackets and plunged into the hustle and...
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Happy St. Nicholas Day to all of you. We heard (and have already received photo evidence - thank you!) that it was snowing heavily at home. Here are snow and Christmas trees...
Coffee plantations and back in the highlands
From Da Nang, we took the local bus to Hoi An, which is 45 minutes away😲😍. During the day, the city looks like any of the other two cities before it. At dusk, it really comes...
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Photos Cu Chi Tunnel
Today Annie was picked up from the airport and right after that there was a photo shoot in the Vietnamese traditional costume Ao Dai.
Phu Quoc, a Vietnamese island in the south of Vietnam, will be my 'home' for the next 5 days. And with the Island Life Hostel, I couldn't have found a better place for that. The...
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The Vietnamese are true artists when it comes to transporting goods. Everywhere you can see fully loaded bicycles or people carrying incredible amounts of stuff around.
..is the greatest joy! Especially when it comes to vacations. Marika and Robert are flying to Hanoi on December 28, 2017 to explore Vietnam and Cambodia, and rediscover...
Vietnam puzzle: In the hotel we have a room on the sixth floor. We go from the ground floor into the stairwell and walk up six floors. When we come out of the stairwell we are...
From Phu My to Ho-Chi-Minh-City with TUI
03.01.2019
We have had two eventful days. Even the Nikolaus couldn't help us. Dull, wet, and cold weather 18°C. And it's not getting any better. Do we really have to start paying attention...