Visiting Hoi An in May: Weather, Crowds & Travel Tips

Vietnamese cyclo bikes, pink flowers, lanterns, and souvenir shops on a street in Old Town Hoi An in May.
Living in Da Nang, I’ve visited Hoi An during May more times than I can count. If you’re planning on visiting Hoi An in May, this brief guide ...
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My Khe Beach, Da Nang (2026): Where to Stay & What to Do

A wooden swing on the sand of My Khe Beach in Da Nang in May.
My Khe Beach has grown a lot since I moved to Da Nang in 2018. Back then, there was a beachside path, but the beach itself was largely ...
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Living in Da Nang: A Complete Guide for 2025

Moving to Da Nang in 2018 was an open-ended trip that I didn’t see lasting more than a few months. But from the time I landed and started ...
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Da Nang 1-Day Itinerary: A Local’s Guide

Da Nang's Dragon Bridge breathing fire, with hundreds of tourists gathered around
With one day in Da Nang, you can get a pretty decent taste of what the city is all about. As a long-time resident, I’ve put together this ...
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Hoi An 3-Day Itinerary: Planned by a Local

Outside Sakura Restaurant on Bach Dang Street in Hoi An, Vietnam.
Three days in Hoi An gives you enough time to explore and enjoy the Old Town, visit the awesome rice fields outside of town, check out Hoi An’s ...
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The Best (and Worst) Time to Visit Hoi An: A Local’s Guide

A small road leading through the rice fields in Hoi An, with houses and mountains in the distance.
Being based in Da Nang, I’ve visited Hoi An more times than I can count. The Old Town, while touristy, is loaded with architectural charm. The rice fields ...
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The Complete Da Nang Travel Guide for First-Timers

Looking over the handlebars of my black Honda PCX scooter at My Khe Beach in Da Nang, Vietnam.
I moved to Da Nang from the USA in 2018 — my first major step into international travel. There isn’t a city in Southeast Asia that I’m more ...
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The Saigon Skydeck: A Complete Visitor’s Guide

Viewing District 4 from inside the Saigon Skydeck's 49th floor observatory.
The Saigon Skydeck is an observatory on the 49th floor of the Bitexco Financial Tower in District 1, Ho Chi Minh City. The tower is 262 meters tall, ...
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Ho Chi Minh City 1-Day Itinerary: Must-See Stops and Map

Outside the Saigon Opera House, a top spot on my Ho Chi Minh City 1-day itinerary.
This one-day itinerary takes you to what I consider the must-see attractions in Ho Chi Minh City. I’ve designed it assuming that you have one full day in ...
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War Remnants Museum: Visitor’s Guide for First-Timers

In the courtyard of the War Remnants Museum in Ho Chi Minh City.
The War Remnants Museum is one of the most popular attractions in Ho Chi Minh City. I live nearby, and I always notice that it’s consistently busy, with ...
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