Vietnam’s popularity as a beach destination is growing, and it’s slowly becoming a favorite in South East Asia for beach escapes. Vietnam’s beaches can absolutely keep up with those of nearby Thailand. And while most visitors flock to the mainland with maybe a quick side trip to Phu Quoc island, most other islands in Vietnam Continue reading
Vietnam has amazing beaches. It may not have quite the reputation of being a beach destination the way Thailand does, but that doesn’t mean that you can’t find stunning beaches in Vietnam. Quite the opposite actually. The beaches in Vietnam may not be as famous as their Thai counter parts, but that makes them all Continue reading
I spent nearly three months exploring Vietnam over two trips, doing most of the classic Saigon to Hanoi itinerary twice in that time as well as exploring the Mekong Delta and the islands in depth. I´ve been helping friends and family build their Vietnam itineraries for the past few years and figured it Continue reading
It’s been a while since I posted a day report of our Vietnam motorbike adventure, I’ve just been too distracted with life in Barcelona, which has been a whirlwind! Today I’m starting a course to get certified to sail private boats around Spain and to the islands. I’ll be telling you all about it! But Continue reading
This post is part 2 of our Mekong Delta adventure, focusing on Ben Tre. We wanted to see if it’s possible to travel the Mekong Delta without a Tour. Spoiler alert: It is. You can skip the highly organised and touristy Mekong Delta Tours, if traveling independently is your thing. If you missed part 1, Continue reading
Day 2 of our motorbike tour with the Easy Riders Vietnam took us from Lak Lake to Dray Sap Waterfall (Cu Jut village) in the central highlands. After a quick breakfast of eggs and fresh baguette at our Lak Lake Hotel, we started our day with a walk through Jun Village, watching the daily lives Continue reading
After Halong Bay, the Mekong Delta is probably the area in Vietnam with the most guided tours on offer. They’re pushed so heavily, in fact, that you may think it’s impossible to travel the Mekong Delta without a tour. It’s perfectly doable though, and actually quite easy. Here is how we did it: 6 nights Continue reading
This February, we spent a full week on a motorcycle adventure in Vietnam. We hired two guides (through Easy Riders Vietnam, based in Dalat) and set off to explore the Vietnamese Highlands and the coast from Hoi An to Hué together. We came back with over a thousand photos, which is why it’s taken us Continue reading
In 2014 I wrote an article on how to get a visa for Vietnam at the Vietnamese Embassy in Sihanoukville. The Vietnam visa situation continues to confuse many people, and after the new changes on visas on arrival in late 2015, I’ve received a lot of questions about who needs a visa, how to get Continue reading
Vietnam is known for majour tourist attractions like Halong Bay, Sapa and Hoi An. But there are plenty of other things to do in Vietnam and many beautiful places to explore. With a bit of planning and research, you can escape the crowds and experience true Vietnam. Take advantage of the country’s amazing nature and Continue reading
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