20 Great Hotels in Hoi An: A Local’s Complete Guide for 2026

There are a lot of great hotels in Hoi An for all types of travelers, tastes, and budgets. The Old Town? Yes. The rice fields? Yes. Quiet, rejuvenating ...
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Da Nang or Nha Trang: Which Beach City is Better to Visit?

Da Nang and Nha Trang are two of Vietnam’s more popular beach destinations. Both cities have their own airports with direct connections to Hanoi and Ho Chi Minh ...
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Tipping in Vietnam: When, How Much, and Examples

I was eating chicken and rice in a restaurant today, and when I went to pay afterward, I realized that I didn’t have an article on tipping in ...
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Is Nha Trang Worth Visiting? Reasons to Visit or Skip

I recently visited Nha Trang again, which I suppose should tell you that the city is worth visiting. There are a lot of great reasons to visit Nha ...
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Where to Stay in Nha Trang: Complete Guide for First-Timers

Thankfully, choosing where to stay in Nha Trang is pretty straightforward. If you want a beach vacation, you’ll want to stay somewhere along Tran Phu Street in the ...
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Exactly What to Do in Nha Trang (For First-Timers)

Nha Trang is one of the more popular beachside destinations in Vietnam. Since it’s in the southern half of Vietnam, a lot of first-time travelers pair it with ...
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Hanoi or Ho Chi Minh City: Which is Better to Visit?

I’ve received more than a few emails from readers asking whether it’s better to visit Hanoi or Ho Chi Minh City. With interest in visiting Vietnam growing over ...
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Is Ninh Binh Worth Visiting? Reasons to Visit or Skip

If you’re planning a trip to Hanoi, Ninh Binh is likely on your radar. It’s one of those bonus cities in Vietnam that’s usually tacked onto a trip ...
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Best Time to Visit Vietnam: Hanoi, Da Nang, Ho Chi Minh City

Deciding when to visit Vietnam really depends on your target cities. There are big temperature and rainfall variations from northern Vietnam all the way to the south throughout ...
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Exactly What to Do in Ninh Binh (For First-Timers)

There are plenty of things to do in Ninh Binh for active travelers: hikes, caves, boat tours, cycling, and scootering. This isn’t the kind of city where you ...
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