Visiting Da Nang in May: Weather, Crowds & Travel Tips

May is when the weather really begins turning hot in Da Nang. I was just outside walking around the My An area today (mid-May) at 12 PM by ...
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Hoi An Ancient Town: A Local’s Guide for First-Timers

Hoi An is about 40 minutes south of Da Nang, and most travelers to the area visit both cities. While My Khe Beach is Da Nang’s biggest draw, ...
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Visiting Hoi An in May: Weather, Crowds & Travel Tips

Living in Da Nang, I’ve visited Hoi An during May more times than I can count. If you’re planning on visiting Hoi An in May, this brief guide ...
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My Khe Beach: A Local’s Guide for Visitors

My Khe Beach has grown a lot since I moved to Da Nang in 2018. Back then, there was a beachside path, but the beach itself was largely ...
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Living in Da Nang: A Complete Guide for 2025

Moving to Da Nang in 2018 was an open-ended trip that I didn’t see lasting more than a few months. But from the time I landed and started ...
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Da Nang 1-Day Itinerary

With one day in Da Nang, you can get a pretty decent taste of what the city is all about. As a long-time resident, I’ve put together this ...
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Hoi An 3-Day Itinerary: Planned by a Local

Three days in Hoi An gives you enough time to explore and enjoy the Old Town, visit the awesome rice fields outside of town, check out Hoi An’s ...
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The Best (and Worst) Time to Visit Hoi An: A Local’s Guide

Being based in Da Nang, I’ve visited Hoi An more times than I can count. The Old Town, while touristy, is loaded with architectural charm. The rice fields ...
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The Complete Da Nang Travel Guide for First-Timers

I moved to Da Nang from the USA in 2018 — my first major step into international travel. There isn’t a city in Southeast Asia that I’m more ...
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The Saigon Skydeck: A Complete Visitor’s Guide

The Saigon Skydeck is an observatory on the 49th floor of the Bitexco Financial Tower in District 1, Ho Chi Minh City. The tower is 262 meters tall, ...
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