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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The Best (and Worst) Times to Visit Vietnam: A Local’s Guide
Deciding when to visit Vietnam really depends on your target cities. There are big temperature and rainfall variations from northern Vietnam all the way to the south throughout ...
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9 Great Things to Do in Ninh Binh for First-Timers (2026)
There are plenty of things to do in Ninh Binh for active travelers: hikes, caves, boat tours, cycling, and scootering. This isn’t the kind of city where you ...
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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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11 Things to Do in Hue for First-Timers (Guide for 2026)
I visited Hue recently to do research for this article and my newest batch of Hue travel guides. I spent a week there, exploring the city on my ...
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Is Hue Worth Visiting? Reasons to Visit or Skip
In my Vietnam travel planning groups, I get asked this question a lot: Anthony, do you think Hue is worth visiting? And I always share the same thought: ...
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The Scarlett Boutique Hotel Hue Review: A Great Value Stay
I’m pretty sure that the Scarlett Boutique Hotel Hue is one of the best boutique hotels in Hue. I feel confident saying this because after staying here for ...
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Indochine Palace Hue Review: 5-Stars & Huge Outdoor Pool
I recently stayed at the Indochine Palace Hotel in Hue for a few days while exploring the city. There is a lot to see in Hue. If you’re ...
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Money in Vietnam: ATMs, Cash, Costs & Traveler Tips
The currency in Vietnam is called the Vietnamese dong (VND). In this guide, I’ll go over the different VND denominations, using ATMs in Vietnam, currency exchangers and rates, ...
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14 Things to Do in Hoi An: A Local’s Guide for First-Timers
I love visiting Hoi An. I’m writing this article from Da Nang now and will be riding my scooter down to Hoi An this evening. I plan to ...
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