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Ho Chi Minh City (Saigon) Travel Guide
Ho Chi Minh City (formerly Saigon) is home to some 6 million people, most of whom you will see at…
Central Highlands Travel Guide
Geographically, the Central Highlands of Vietnam is an area of stunning natural beauty which extends from the Cat Tien National…
Hanoi Travel Guide
Hanoi is the capital of Vietnam with a population of around 3.5 million people. Located 35km north of the city,…
Hoi An Travel Guide
Hoi An is certainly a contender for the most irritating UNESCO World Heritage City. We arrived here planning to spend…
Mekong Delta Travel Guide
The Mekong Delta is the culmination of the great Mekong river’s journey through south east Asia from the mountains of…
Dalat Travel Guide
Dalat is the stepping stone to the Central Highlands of Vietnam. This former French hill station with its own mini…
“A country that has been through as much as Vietnam has to have some crazy music somewhere.” (Henry Rollins)
Visit Halong Bay
Halong Bay lies in the Gulf of Tonkin to the east of Hanoi. It consists of some 3000 tiny islands which together form a dramatic limestone seascape which is without a doubt Vietnam’s most natural wonder. If you’re in Hanoi then you simply MUST ensure that you find time for an overnight visit to this UNESCO World Heritage Site.
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“Drink Heavily With Locals Whenever Possible” (Anthony Bourdain)
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When is the Best Time to Visit Vietnam?
From Hanoi to Ho Chi Minh is some 1600km which gives some indication of the size of the country. As a result the weather in Vietnam varies according to distinct…
Vietnam to Cambodia Border Crossing at Phnom Denh
Vietnam shares three international border crossings with Cambodia at the following points: Moc Bai (Vietnam) to Bavet (Cambodia) is the longest established border crossing which is used on the main…
Where to Stay in Ho Chi Minh City
Budget Accommodation There is plenty budget accommodation around the Pham Ngu Lao district where backpackers hostels abound. Many will collect you at the airport if you book in advance for…
Where to Stay in Hanoi
In Hue we had stayed in the Binh Minh Hotel (12 D Nguyen Tri Phuong) which was an excellent choice with a selection of rooms from $15 to $30. All…
Where to Eat in Ho Chi Minh City
Eating in typical Vietnamese restaurants in Ho Chi Minh City can be very cheap or pricey depending on what you’re looking for. A Bit Upmarket & Pricey Mandarin11a Ngo Van…
History of the Vietnam War
Origins of War In 1941, a Comintern agent named Ho Chi Mihn formed the League for the Independence of Vietnam, better known as the Viet Mihn. This communist affiliated force…
Visit the Top 10 War Sites in Vietnam
This site is about travel in Vietnam and the first thing that we must tell you is that there is no hangover from the war as far as the people…
Landmines in Cambodia
In Siem Reap (Cambodia) there’s a landmine museum. It’s run by a man called Aki Ra who had been a boy soldier in the Khmer Rouge after both his parents…
Explore the Temples of Angkor: A Three Day Itinerary
The temples of Angkor are undoubtedly Cambodia’s number one tourist attraction. Angkor Wat is the most famous and best preserved of more than 100 temples that remain in the vicinity…
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