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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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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Ho Chi Minh City 1-Day Itinerary: Must-See Stops and Map

This one-day itinerary takes you to what I consider the must-see attractions in Ho Chi Minh City. I’ve designed it assuming that you have one full day in ...
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12 Things to Do in Da Nang: A Local’s Guide for First-Timers

Da Nang was the first city I moved to after leaving the USA in 2018. With a population of just over 1.2 million, Da Nang is split by ...
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The Best (and Worst) Time to Visit Ho Chi Minh City

I’ve gone through several weather seasons in Ho Chi Minh City. It’s hot all year round. Some months (like April) are hotter than most, and certain periods, like ...
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