Dragon Bridge in Da Nang: What, Where, and When
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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12 Great Places to Eat in Hoi An: Vietnamese and Western
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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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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Vietnam vs. Thailand for Traveling (I’ve Lived in Both)
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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Exactly What to Do in Hanoi for First-Timers
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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Ho Chi Minh Mausoleum, Museum and Stilt House in Hanoi
In Hanoi’s Ba Dinh Square, there are several attractions, including the Ho Chi Minh Mausoleum, his namesake museum, and his former house — the Stilt House. Ba Dinh ...
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Visiting the Vietnam National Fine Arts Museum in Hanoi
The Vietnam National Fine Arts Museum in Hanoi is the main art museum in Vietnam. It was opened in 1966, but it’s very clean and well-maintained inside. There ...
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