How to Get Around Hoi An for First-Time Visitors

Tourists and locals on Tran Phu Street in Old Town Hoi An.
Getting around Hoi An is pretty straightforward. Walking and biking are popular and easy in the Old Town area. You can also rent a scooter for the most ...
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How to Get Around Da Nang for First-Time Visitors

My Yamaha NVX parked in front of the Dragon Bridge in Da Nang, Vietnam.
Da Nang is split into two distinct sides: the city and the beach. The Han River, running north-south, splits the two sides. There are five bridges connecting the ...
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Sala Danang Beach Hotel Review: Great Breakfast and Location

Outside the Sala Danang Beach Hotel in Da Nang, Vietnam
The Sala Danang Beach Hotel is one of the higher-rated (and more popular) beachside hotels in Da Nang. I stayed here for a few days and also live ...
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Fivitel Danang Hotel Review: Excellent Views and Value

Outside the Fivitel Danang Hotel in Da Nang, Vietnam.
The Fivitel Danang Hotel offers excellent value and some of the best views in Da Nang. I stayed at this hotel for one month while waiting for a ...
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Risemount Premier Resort Danang: Hotel in a Great Location

The outdoor swimming pool at the Risemount Premier Resort Danang in Vietnam.
The Risemount Premier Resort Danang is in an excellent location in Da Nang. The hotel is right on Nguyen Van Thoai Street, which extends from the Han River ...
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Marble Mountains in Da Nang: Complete Guide for First-Timers

Looking at the Son Tra Peninsula and My Khe Beach from the peak of the Marble Mountains in Da Nang
The Marble Mountains in Da Nang come with another lesser-known attraction beneath them: the Am Phu Cave. The cave is accessed from the ground level, while the mountains ...
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Brewman Coffee Concept in Da Nang: A Quiet Spot in the City

The interior of Brewman Coffee Concept in Da Nang, Vietnam.
I’ve been on the hunt for cool cafes in Da Nang lately (see NAM House Cafe) and discovered Brewman Coffee Concept in Hai Chau. Hai Chau is one ...
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Bikini Bottom Express in Da Nang: Reviewed by a Local Guide

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, ...
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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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Lady Buddha in Da Nang: Complete Guide for First-Timers

The Bảo Tháp Xá Lợi (Relic Stupa) at Linh Ung Pagoda 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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