Hannah Bui

Vietnam does not have one nationwide weather season. The North, Central coast, Central Highlands and South can behave differently in…

Vietnam's official currency is the Vietnamese đồng (VND). For most trips, you do not need to convert the whole travel…

Choose a national park only when it adds a landscape or activity your route does not already have. Start with…

Choose the cave type before choosing the number of nights. A boat-led show cave, a walking cave, an activity cave…

Trekking is only one way to experience Sapa, but once walking becomes a main reason for the trip, route choice…

Do not try to turn Vietnamese food into a national checklist. Start with the places already on your route, choose…

Ho Chi Minh City is easier to eat through when meals follow the districts already on your route. Start with…

Hanoi is easiest to eat through when meals follow the city rather than a checklist. Start with a few dishes…

Vietnam street food is easier to enjoy when you know what kind of stop you are choosing. A specialist stall…

Choose a temple or pagoda from the route first, then read the site in front of you. Identify what kind…

Choose a water-puppet show only after the Hanoi day is already taking shape. The useful decision is venue location →…

Do not build a Vietnam route around a festival until you know what kind of event it is. National public…