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Lazeez Indian Restaurant in Da Nang: A Local Guide’s Review

Rice, butter chicken, naan, and spaces inside Lazeez Indian Restaurant in Da Nang, Vietnam.

I discovered Indian food on a trip to Penang, Malaysia, a few years back. Since then, I’ve had recurring cravings for Indian food. I’ve eaten at Lazeez Indian ...

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Best Apps for Traveling in Vietnam

As a long-time expat living in Vietnam, I use several apps to make daily life easier. Some apps are popular worldwide, and others only in Vietnam or Southeast ...

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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 save you hours of research. Visas, SIM cards, ATMs, getting around, safety, best times to ...

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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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5 Best Districts to Live in Ho Chi Minh City (By an Expat)

Inside Japan Town in District 1, Ho Chi Minh City.

I moved to Vietnam from the USA in 2018. I first lived in Da Nang, then in Ho Chi Minh City. I’ve lived in five different districts in ...

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Where to Stay in Hoi An: A Local’s Guide for First-Timers

The Cam Thanh Rice Fields in Hoi An, Vietnam, at sunset.

I live in Da Nang, which is about 40 minutes away from Hoi An. Like today, I frequently ride my scooter from Da Nang to Hoi An for ...

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

Hoi An's Old Town, showing people riding motorbikes, tourists, locals, old buildings, trees, lanterns, and various shops along the road.

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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7 Best Beaches in Da Nang: A Local’s Guide

A cobblestone walking path leading to the beach in Da Nang, Vietnam.

As a daily motorbike rider, I have explored Da Nang extensively and frequently travel to Hoi An, making me well-versed in the best beaches in both cities. For ...

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