Tipping in Vietnam: When, How Much, and Examples
I was eating chicken and rice in a restaurant today, and when I went to pay afterward, I realized that I didn’t have an article on tipping in ...
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Is Nha Trang Worth Visiting? Reasons to Visit or Skip
I recently visited Nha Trang again, which I suppose should tell you that the city is worth visiting. There are a lot of great reasons to visit Nha ...
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Where to Stay in Nha Trang: Complete Guide for First-Timers
Thankfully, choosing where to stay in Nha Trang is pretty straightforward. If you want a beach vacation, you’ll want to stay somewhere along Tran Phu Street in the ...
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My Favorite Things to Do in Nha Trang (Guide for 2026)
Nha Trang is one of the more popular beachside destinations in Vietnam. Since it’s in the southern half of Vietnam, a lot of first-time travelers pair it with ...
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Hanoi or Ho Chi Minh City: Which is Better to Visit?
I’ve received more than a few emails from readers asking whether it’s better to visit Hanoi or Ho Chi Minh City. With interest in visiting Vietnam growing over ...
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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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Exactly Where to Stay in Ninh Binh for First-Timers
If you’re planning to visit Ninh Binh, I hope you like the outdoors because it’s a real nature overload here. Before my first visit, I thought I’d have ...
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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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