Trip Planning Archives – Page 5 of 6

How to Get From Da Nang to Hoi An: 3 Easy Ways by a Local

There are a few different ways to get from Da Nang to Hoi An. I actually just rode my motorbike to Hoi An from Da Nang yesterday. The ...

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Common Vietnam Travel FAQs

The People's Committee Building in District 1, Ho Chi Minh City, at sunset.

If you’re just beginning to plan your trip to Vietnam, this page will hopefully save you hours of research. Visas, SIM cards, ATMs, getting around, safety, best times ...

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Is Vietnam Safe for Tourists? What About American Tourists?

Walking on the street in Hoi An, Vietnam, behind a motorbike and ladies on bicycles in conical hats.

I moved to Vietnam from the USA in 2018. As someone who’s lived in Ho Chi Minh City and Da Nang, I can shed some light on the ...

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Vietnam Visa Requirements: Do I Need a Visa to Visit Vietnam?

Daytime at the People's Committee Building in District 1, Ho Chi Minh City, Vietnam.

Do I need a visa for Vietnam? How do I apply for one? How much does a Vietnam visa cost? Can I enter Vietnam visa-free? How do I ...

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Da Nang or Hoi An: Which is Better to Stay?

Tourists and pink flowers at the intersection of Tran Phu Street and Le Loi Street in Hoi An Old Town

I moved to Da Nang from the USA in 2018. I visit Hoi An regularly on my motorbike for coffee, to eat, or to explore. I was talking ...

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17 Ho Chi Minh City Travel Tips for First-Time Visitors

The People's Committee Building lit up at night, with the Vincom mall in the background, and locals and tourists on motorbikes in downtown District 1, Ho Chi Minh City, Vietnam.

Ho Chi Minh City can be overwhelming to navigate for first-time visitors. The city’s infrastructure isn’t fully developed, and the overall travel experience isn’t as streamlined as nearby ...

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Ho Chi Minh City vs. Bangkok: Best Destination for Travelers

Landmark 81 skyscraper in Binh Thanh District, Ho Chi Minh City, the tallest building in Vietnam and second tallest in Southeast Asia.

I moved to Da Nang in 2018 and then lived in Ho Chi Minh City. I’ve lived in four different districts in HCMC: District 8, District 7, District ...

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14 Best Hotels in Da Nang: A Local’s Guide With Map

Outside the TMS Hotel in Da Nang, Vietnam, with hotel guests and taxis out front.

I first moved to Da Nang from the USA in 2018. The best areas to stay in Da Nang are Ngu Hanh Son (My An), Son Tra, and ...

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13 Best Beach Resorts in Da Nang: A Local’s Guide With Map

Outside the Shilla Monogram Quangnam Danang Resort, showing hotel signage, groomed shrubbery, trees, and the large resort hotel in the background.

There are dozens of beachside resorts in Da Nang. Resort accommodations range from basic hotel rooms and villas to penthouses and cottages. ...

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Ho Chi Minh City 3-Day Itinerary for First-Timers

The courtyard of the Independence Palace in Ho Chi Minh City, with tourists and two army tanks in the foreground and the palace in the background.

Three days is a great amount of time to spend in Ho Chi Minh City. I’ve put together a three-day itinerary that takes you to HCMC’s best attractions, ...

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