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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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Visiting this winter

Woman on a wooden boat at the Mekong Delta floating market - Vietnam in November
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Vietnam Weather in November 2026

Vietnam in November 2026: 28-32°C in Saigon, 22-27°C in Hanoi, Phu Quoc seas calm by mid-month. Worth it for the south; Hoi An may still flood.

Ho Chi Minh City skyline and river from above - Vietnam in December
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Vietnam in December 2026: Weather

Vietnam in December 2026: 28-32°C and 28°C seas in Phu Quoc, 18-22°C in Hanoi. Worth it, but Christmas rates run 2-3x normal, so book 3-4 months out.

Aerial view of vibrant rice terraces in Hoang Su Phi, Ha Giang, northern Vietnam
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Best Time to Visit Vietnam

Best time to visit Vietnam: month-by-month weather for north, central, and south Vietnam. When each region peaks and what to expect each season.

Woman in áo dài at a Tết flower and decoration market in Hanoi's Old Quarter, Vietnam
Travel News

Tet 2027: Closures, Markets, Transport

Tet 2027 starts 6 February. What closes, flower markets in Hanoi and Saigon, where to be and how to beat the transport crunch.

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Cities & Regions in Vietnam

Cai Rang floating market, Can Tho
City Guide

Can Tho: 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: Ban Gioc Waterfall, Nguom Ngao Cave & Pac Bo

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

Floating fishing villages in the green waters of Lan Ha Bay near Cat Ba Island
City Guide

Cat Ba Island: Rock Climbing, Lan Ha Bay & National Park

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.

Da Lat city lights at night with the tower
City Guide

Da Lat: 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: 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.