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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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Relaxation in the Mekong Delta
After the hustle and bustle of Saigon, our journey continued south to the Mekong Delta. From Vinh Long, we took a ferry to An Binh Island. We rode mopeds to our accommodation...
Metropole Saigon
So we flew from Da Nang to Ho-Chi-Minh City, also known as Saigon. We were here from 28.04. to 01.05. Since we started with a little delay, we were under time pressure. On...
Next stop: Da Lat! Sick in the mountains
From Mui Ne we went to the mountains in Da Lat early in the morning after a hasty breakfast (the bus arrived as we were coming down the stairs from our room). On the way, we...
Ready for the island: Ly Son
24.04. to 27.04. We heard about the island of Ly Son from Ede, who had heard about it from two independent tourists. They talked about paradise, beautiful and secluded beaches....
Hội An and Hué
Lanterns, tailors, and citadels in the center of Vietnam
Phan Rang and the beautiful Mui Dinh Bay
Just before midnight (1h delay) we take the train that is supposed to take us to the town of Phan Rang, which is 630km away. Since the journey takes 11 hours, we book a sleeping...
Hanoi = Sensory overload
Our strawberry shakes, with the lake in the background
Ten-Million-Moloch
In a thousand years, the capital of Vietnam has grown from a small fortress into a Ten-Million-Moloch. Hanoi is incredibly vibrant, and it can be both exciting and exhausting....
18.3. - Sa Pa
Trip to Sa Pa
Wonderful Westlake
Wonderful Westlake. We settled in a studio by Westlake in Hanoi. What initially seemed quite anonymous quickly turned out to be a beautiful area of Hanoi that we have enjoyed...
Tour Program
Trang An Tranquil gliding through narrow waterways Caves, temples, a bit of silence Tourist vests make everything feel warmer King Kong was filmed here And laughter all around ...
Birthday
Today is my 70th birthday 🇩🇰🇩🇰🇩🇰 The day started with a birthday song from my husband, and again at the breakfast table where Gurli and Jarl were ready with birthday flags...
Da Nang 1
In Da Nang, I wanted to reconnect with some social contacts after spending a lot of time alone in Hoi An. I met up with Dev, whom I had met in Nha Trang, and a few other Brits,...
Day 5 - Hoi An: A Day with Monkeys, Unicorns, and Many Surprises
Today started again with the annoying sound of my alarm clock – at 6:45 am! But hey, anyone looking for adventure can’t expect long nights, right? After a gentle wake-up and the...
A look at Phan Tiet and Mui Ne (Part 1)
After the first week in HCMC, the impressions at school and in the neighborhood where we live, we were able to take a short trip to the nearby Phan Tiet or Mui Ne. On Mondays...
Shoppingday in Hoi An + Hallo Bangkok
February 15, 2024 Yesterday we wanted to enjoy our last day in Hoi An together. Even though Nina still finds it difficult to eat, she was fit enough yesterday that we were able...
Last Vietnam stop: Hoi An
02/13/2024 We actually only slept 2.5 hours on Monday night. We both just rolled around. Nina is sick, we don't know what exactly is wrong with her. In the morning we got...
A little Hué
11.02.2024 We were awakened at 6 o'clock by the sound of metal, barking dogs, and children screaming. Although we were able to doze off again, it was not restful. Nina has been...
On the train to Hué
02/10/2024 Last night we were kept awake by the fireworks. This morning we felt like we had been run over again. Smoky lungs, puffy eyes. Glad to finally be moving on! After...
Breathe
02/08/2024 Somehow we think we've been breathing moldy air all night. It was a mistake not to use the air conditioning as a heating measure at night (we have never seen heaters...
On the high seas
02/06/2024 After a comparatively good night, we headed back to yesterday's hostel this morning and ordered 2 waffles, coffee and 2 bananas. Unfortunately, an additional banana...
Ninh Binh - Phong Na - Unibewerbung - Cat Ba - Vietnam
We now went to Ninh Bình or Tam Cocc. A small town about two hours south of Hanoi and an absolutely unique place due to its rock formations. In the region surrounded by...
Woche 16 - I'm Not Afraid
Oh, 4 months have already passed! An eventful week that rounded off the fourth month well. Starting with the bus ride from Saigon to Mui Ne. It took 6 hours instead of 4, but...
Almost normal Christmas in Vietnam
Still a little cold from the last few days on the moped, we went to Cat Ba, the only inhabited island in Ha Long Bay and largely a national park. Since the Vietnamese winter...
Same same, but different
The time has come - Nadine and I, the perfect DoubleTrouble travel team, are reunited. The continent is different, but the rest felt like it did a few months ago in South...
Chapter 1 - Off to Saigon
08.02. Good morning Berlin, you can be so ugly... 5:50 a.m. I wake up, as always when I'm excited, 10 minutes before my alarm goes off. Internal clock. Winter has also reached...
Cat Ba - Island
After a 12-hour night bus ride, we arrived exhausted at our hostel on Cat Ba Island. Finally, we could enjoy the long-awaited beach and sun after the adventurous start in...
Diary of a journey to myself / The third knowledge
28.12., approx. 08:00 am, breakfast room in the "Rendezvous" Hanoi is currently gray, cool-moist, somehow simultaneously humid and incredibly noisy and lively. At least that's...
Tag 197 - Medical intervention at the hairdresser, workshop visit and finally "Ninh Binh"
Hey guys Today was a day...! When we woke up at 8 o'clock in the morning, we felt like a tractor had run over us... Somehow completely exhausted... Then the day really began! We...