What to Pack for Vietnam, Region by Region

A practical Vietnam packing list for three climates: clothing by region and season, shoes, adapters,...

Apps You Will Actually Use in Vietnam

The six apps that cover almost everything in Vietnam: ride-hailing, maps, translation, messaging, flights and...

Vietnam’s New Provinces 2025: What Changed for Travellers

Vietnam went from 63 provinces to 34 on 1 July 2025 and abolished districts. See...

10 Days in Vietnam: The Classic First-Timer Itinerary

A day-by-day 10-day Vietnam itinerary through Hanoi, Ha Long Bay, Ninh Binh, Hue and Hoi...

Vietnamese Street Food: How to Choose Where to Eat

Seven signs of a good street food stall in Vietnam, what to be careful with,...

Cultural Dos and Don’ts in Vietnam

Simple Vietnamese etiquette for visitors: temple dress, shoes, chopsticks, greeting elders, crossing the street and...

Best Time to Visit Sapa: Month by Month

When to visit Sapa for trekking, golden rice terraces or winter mist: weather month by...

Tipping in Vietnam: How Much Is Enough?

When to tip in Vietnam and how much: guides and drivers, hotels, spas, boat crews...

Group Tour or Private Tour in Vietnam: Which Is Right for You?

Group or private tour in Vietnam? What each is really like, how the cost compares,...

SIM or eSIM in Vietnam: Which Works Better?

eSIM or physical SIM for Vietnam: typical tourist packages and prices, where to buy, what...