Renting a Scooter in Vietnam (& Tips for Riding)

My black Honda PCX 150 scooter parked along the Thu Bon River in Hoi An.
I’ve been riding a scooter daily since my first week in Vietnam in 2018. Like in the USA, Vietnam drives on the right side of the road. Scooters ...
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Why Da Nang is Worth Visiting

Sunset over the Han River in Da Nang, with mountains in the distance and buildings with neon lights.
Da Nang has changed a lot since I first moved here in 2018. But in many ways, it’s stayed exactly the same. It was a bit of a ...
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Ho Chi Minh City in February: Weather, Crowds & Travel Tips

Outside the Saigon Central Post Office in Ho Chi Minh City in February.
If you’re researching visiting Ho Chi Minh City in February, you’re in the right place. I just published articles on visiting HCMC in December and January, two of ...
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Ho Chi Minh City in January: Weather, Crowds & Travel Tips

The District 1 skyline, including the Bitexco Financial Tower, in Ho Chi Minh City in January.
Following up on my guide to visiting Ho Chi Minh City in December, this one covers January. If you’re planning to visit Ho Chi Minh City in January, ...
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Visiting Da Nang in September: Weather, Crowds & Travel Tips

Tourists climbing the stairs to the entrance of the Linh Ung Pagoda and Lady Buddha statue in Da Nang in September.
September is a tricky month to visit Da Nang. The rainy season will usually have started, but there are still random days of clear skies. On the plus ...
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Visiting Hoi An in September: Weather, Crowds & Travel Tips

Palm trees and boats on the Thu Bon River in Hoi An in September.
If you’re thinking about visiting Hoi An in September, this brief guide covers the weather, crowds, and other little tidbits. Having lived in Da Nang for years, I’ve ...
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Ho Chi Minh City in December: Weather, Crowds & Travel Tips

The Ho Chi Minh City skyline, including the Bitexco Financial Tower, from a park in Ben Thanh.
December is the beginning of the dry season in Ho Chi Minh City, and it’s a great month to visit. It’s actually the first of three great months ...
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Visiting Hoi An in December: Weather, Crowds & Travel Tips

Walking on Tran Phu Street in Hoi An Ancient Town in December.
If you’re thinking about visiting Hoi An in December, I’ve put together this quick guide so you know what to expect. I’ve been standing on Hoi An soil ...
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Visiting Hoi An in June: Weather, Crowds & Travel Tips

Basket boats and tourists on An Bang Beach in Hoi An in June.
June, July, and August are the three hottest months in Hoi An. I was just down in Hoi An yesterday, and it was very hot — about 36°C ...
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Visiting Hoi An in July: Weather, Crowds & Travel Tips

Pink flowers outside the Santa Villa Hoi An.
I’ve visited Hoi An many times in July to explore Old Town, visit the beaches, and drive through the rice fields. This guide lets you know what to ...
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