Visiting Hoa Lo Prison: AKA The Hanoi Hilton

The exterior of Hoa Lo Prison in Hanoi, Vietnam
Hoa Lo Prison is one of the more historic attractions in Hanoi. It’s also in a very convenient location, easily accessible on foot from anywhere in the Old ...
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Visiting the Vietnam Museum of Ethnology in Hanoi

A Tay House example at the Vietnam Museum of Ethnology in Hanoi, Vietnam
If you’re visiting Hanoi for a few days, the Vietnam Museum of Ethnology should be added to your itinerary. It focuses on the different ethnic groups of Vietnam. ...
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Visiting the Vietnam Military History Museum in Hanoi

The front of the Vietnam Military History Museum in Hanoi, with the 45-meter tall Victory Tower on the right
The Vietnam Military History Museum is a huge and newly opened (November 2024) museum in Hanoi. The museum was originally located within the city, near the Imperial Citadel ...
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Exactly Where to Stay in Hue for First-Timers

Visitors on the front steps of the Thien Mu Pagoda in Hue, Vietnam
The good news about choosing where to stay in Hue is that there’s really only one convenient and main area. And the best tip that I can share ...
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Ba Na Hills in Da Nang: Exactly What to Know Before You Visit

Crowds at the French Village in Ba Na Hills
Let me say that you could probably fill up your phone’s entire storage taking pictures of Ba Na Hills in Da Nang. It is one of the most ...
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11 Things to Do in Hue (Imperial City, Royal Tombs & More)

The Vietnamese flag on top of the Hue Flag Tower (Ky Dai) in Hue, Vietnam
I spent some time in Hue recently, doing research for this article and my newest batch of Hue travel guides. I spent a week there, exploring the city ...
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Why Hue is Worth Visiting (If You Have 2+ Days)

The Phuoc Duyen Tower at Thien Mu Pagoda in Hue, Vietnam
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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Hoi An Memories Show: Why I Saw it Two Nights in a Row

The nighttime outdoor performance of the Hoi An Memories Show
I saw the Hoi An Memories Show on back-to-back nights (Sunday and Monday). I initially only planned on going the one time, but I left surprised at how ...
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Lebadang Memory Space in Hue: The Art Museum in Nature

The exterior of the main exhibition building at Lebadang Memory Space in Hue, Vietnam
During my recent trip to Hue, I set out to explore different attractions after seeing the city’s popular UNESCO sites. The Lebadang Memory Space was one of those ...
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An Dinh Palace in Hue: Home of Vietnam’s Last Emperor

The front of An Dinh Palace in Hue, with two Vietnamese locals in purple Ao Dais and conical hats taking photos nearby
The An Dinh Palace is one of the lesser-visited UNESCO sites in Hue. I recently spent some time in Hue, and I visited the palace while exploring the ...
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