The Complete Ho Chi Minh City Travel Guide for First-Timers

Viewing District 1 and the Bitexco Financial Tower from Saigon Riverside Park across the Saigon River.
This Ho Chi Minh City travel guide is based on my years of experience living in the city. To date, I’ve lived in five different districts. There are ...
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Getting from Ho Chi Minh City Airport to District 1

Grab app digital displays at Tan Son Nhat International Airport in Ho Chi Minh City.
I flew into Tan Son Nhat International Airport (SGN) in Ho Chi Minh City again the other day. A lot of members in my Saigon travel planning Facebook ...
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How to Get Around Hoi An for First-Time Visitors

Tourists and locals on Tran Phu Street in Old Town Hoi An.
Hoi An is about 30 to 40 minutes south of Da Nang. Many travelers combine the two cities on a trip to central Vietnam, sometimes adding Hue to ...
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How to Get Around Da Nang for First-Time Visitors

My Yamaha NVX parked in front of the Dragon Bridge in Da Nang, Vietnam.
Da Nang is split into two distinct sides: the city and the beach. The Han River, running north-south, splits the two sides. There are five bridges connecting the ...
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Sala Danang Beach Hotel Review: Great Breakfast and Location

Outside the Sala Danang Beach Hotel in Son Tra, Da Nang, Vietnam.
The Sala Danang Beach Hotel is one of the higher-rated (and more popular) beachside hotels in Da Nang. I stayed here for a few days in 2024 and ...
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Fivitel Danang Hotel Review: Excellent Views and Value

Outside the Fivitel Danang Hotel in Da Nang, Vietnam.
The Fivitel Danang Hotel offers excellent value and some of the best views in Da Nang. I stayed at this hotel for one month while waiting for a ...
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Risemount Premier Resort Danang: Hotel Review by a Local

The outdoor swimming pool at the Risemount Premier Resort Danang in Vietnam.
The Risemount Premier Resort Danang is in an excellent location in Da Nang. The hotel is right on Nguyen Van Thoai Street, which extends from the Han River ...
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11 Great Reasons to Visit Ho Chi Minh City

The Landmark 81 skyscraper in Binh Thanh District as seen from Vinhomes Central Park in Ho Chi Minh City.
Is Ho Chi Minh City worth visiting? Yes! Of course, as a long-time resident, I’m a bit biased. I moved to Ho Chi Minh City in 2018 and ...
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The Best (and Worst) Time to Visit Da Nang: A Local’s Guide

The Ca Chep Hoa Rong Statue in front of the Dragon Bridge in Da Nang, Vietnam.
I’ve lived in Da Nang for several seasons. There are dry and rainy seasons, with mixed-weather periods in between. If you have trip flexibility, the best time to ...
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How to Get a SIM Card or eSIM for Vietnam: A Local’s Guide

The SIM card vendors at the Da Nang Airport arrival area.
I topped up my cell phone plan today in Da Nang, and I thought putting together a guide on Vietnam SIM cards for travelers would be a good ...
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