Bikini Bottom Express in Da Nang, Vietnam

The exterior of the Bikini Bottom Express restaurant in Da Nang on Tran Phu Street.
I visited Bikini Bottom Express in Da Nang three times this week because I wanted to be sure—the food is excellent. The franchise opened in 2018, and it’s ...
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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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Linh Ung Pagoda and Lady Buddha in Da Nang: Complete Visitor’s Guide

The Main Hall at Linh Ung Pagoda and Lady Buddha in Da Nang, Vietnam.
The towering white statue of Lady Buddha in Da Nang is one of the first things visitors notice from My Khe Beach. She stands at the Linh Ung ...
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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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My Son Sanctuary: Complete Visitor’s Guide & Photo Tour

A cobblestone path over a creek leading to ruins at the My Son Sanctuary in Vietnam.
The My Son Sanctuary is one of eight UNESCO World Heritage Sites in Vietnam. Its ruins date back to the 4th through 13th centuries. This is an excellent ...
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NAM House Cafe in Da Nang, Vietnam

The second floor at NAM House Cafe in Da Nang, Vietnam.
The coffee culture in Vietnam can’t be beat. Hanging out, socializing, and people-watching at streetside cafes are part of the daily lifestyle here. I discovered NAM House Cafe ...
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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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SIX ON SIX Cafe in Da Nang, Vietnam

The Overnight Oats from SIX ON SIX Cafe in Da Nang, Vietnam.
SIX ON SIX Cafe is in the My An area of Da Nang. The restaurant specializes in brunch-related items, though they also have other food choices. It has ...
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An’s Cafe in Da Nang, Vietnam: A Local Guide’s Review

Mixed juice, a granola bowl with yogurt, and a ham and cheese sandwich at An's Cafe in Da Nang, Vietnam.
An’s Cafe in Da Nang offers a simple but excellent brunch menu with tremendous value for money. I visited here for the first time a few months ago ...
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KURUMI Vegan Restaurant in Da Nang: A Local Guide’s Review

Sandwich with smoked tofu and caramelized onions and the quinoa salad with marinated artichokes at KURUMI Vegan Restaurant in Da Nang, Vietnam.
I am not a vegan or vegetarian, but I’ve come to enjoy the cuisine over the last year. I discovered KURUMI Vegan Restaurant in Da Nang and have ...
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