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Your honest guide to Vietnam.

Practical guides to Hanoi, Ho Chi Minh City, Ha Long Bay, Hoi An, Ha Giang, Phu Quoc and beyond: with accurate pricing, honest hotel picks, and real things to do.

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Cities & Regions in Vietnam

Cai Rang floating market, Can Tho
City Guide

Can Tho 2026: The Heart of the Mekong Delta

Can Tho travel guide covering Cai Rang floating market, Ninh Kieu riverside, Mekong Delta boat tours, and why an overnight stay beats a day trip.

Green karst mountains with winding road in northern Vietnam near Cao Bang
City Guide

Cao Bang and Ban Gioc Waterfall: The Complete Visitor Guide

Cao Bang province travel guide covering Ban Gioc Waterfall, Nguom Ngao Cave, Pac Bo, transport from Hanoi, accommodation, and the best time to visit.

Lan Ha Bay from Cat Ba Island, Vietnam
City Guide

Cat Ba Island Travel Guide

Cat Ba Island travel guide covering rock climbing, Lan Ha Bay kayaking, Cat Ba National Park, beaches, and using the island as a base for Ha Long Bay.

Beach at Con Dao island
City Guide

Con Dao: Vietnam's Remote Island with Dark History

Con Dao travel guide: remote island 230km from HCMC with Vietnam War prison history, sea turtles, excellent diving, and empty beaches.

Pine-covered hills, Da Lat
City Guide

Da Lat 2026: Vietnam's Highland City of Flowers

Da Lat travel guide covering Vietnam's cool highland city at 1,500m, coffee farms, flower markets, waterfalls, hiking, and French colonial architecture.

My Khe Beach and skyline, Da Nang
City Guide

Da Nang 2026: Vietnam's Fastest-Growing City and Beach Base

Da Nang travel guide covering My Khe Beach, Marble Mountains, Hoi An day trips, digital nomad cafes, and how the city has changed since 2015.