The Saigon Zoo & Botanical Gardens: Visiting in 2026
The Saigon Zoo & Botanical Gardens opened in 1869 and is one of the most popular attractions in Ho Chi Minh City, especially among locals. The zoo reportedly ...
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3 Best Gyms in Hoi An: Day Passes, Costs & Locations
I’ve worked out at several different gyms in Hoi An over the years. There are a bunch of gyms spread around town. Many of them are hit-or-miss as ...
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Dragon Bridge in Da Nang: Seeing the Fire-Breathing Show
By spending a few days in Da Nang, you’ll have many, many opportunities to see the Dragon Bridge. The head of the Dragon Bridge is in Son Tra, ...
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19 Great Restaurants in Hoi An: A Local’s First-Hand Guide
If you’re planning to visit Hoi An, the last thing you need to worry about is where to eat. There are tons of places to eat in Hoi ...
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Is Hanoi Worth Visiting? Reasons to Visit or Skip in 2026
I’ve spoken to plenty of travelers who loved visiting Hanoi (plus, lots of expats live there for a reason) and others who visited and couldn’t wait to leave. ...
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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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5 Great Reasons to Visit Ninh Binh
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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Vietnam vs. Thailand: Which is Better for Traveling?
Vietnam and Thailand are often compared for traveling, maybe because they’re in the same region, but that’s largely where the similarities end. I’ve lived in multiple cities in ...
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15 Things to Do in Hanoi: A First-Timers Guide
I recently flew from Da Nang up to Hanoi to get fresh first-hand info for this new guide. I spent considerable time and energy (walking between 5 and ...
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The Water Puppet Show in Hanoi: My Review & What to Expect
No trip to Vietnam is complete without seeing a water puppet show in Hanoi (or Ho Chi Minh City). Water puppet theater is a traditional Vietnamese art dating ...
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