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

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

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

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

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

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

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 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

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

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

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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