Planning a visit to Ho Chi Minh City (HCMC)? Discover Ho Chi Minh City 5 days itinerary for first-timers or if you are returning to spend longer in this vibrant city. Many travellers only give HCMC 2 or 3 nights but we would encourage you to plan to spend more time there at least 5 days. We recommend that you visit HCMC if: If you love local Vietnamese cuisine ✔️ If...
Vietnam as a travel destination has it all. Vietnam holidays can include visits to stunning beaches, scenic mountains, bustling cities, ancient towns where you can enjoy innovative cuisine and experience a vibe that is different to other Asian countries. Cities such as Hanoi and Ho Chi Minh are frenetic and vibrant. You can trek mountains and terraced rice fields...
Vietnam has so much to offer the traveller, from the mountain regions of Sapa and Mai Chau to the seaside resorts of Hoi An and the many islands off its coast such as Phu Quoc. You can fly into Hanoi in the north, Danang in the centre or Ho Chi Minh City in the south of the country. One of its beautiful regions is the mighty Mekong Delta. The beautiful lush Mekong...
The Cu Chi Tunnels Tour was one of our highlights when visiting Ho Chi Minh City in Vietnam. We had mixed reactions from friends when we mentioned that we were planning a visit to the tunnels. Some said ‘that it was too touristy and a waste of money’ others enjoyed the experience and recommended that we visit. We always go with our instincts and in this...
Bustling, noisy, vibrant, Vietnam’s economic centre of the country, Ho Chi Minh City, is this and more! We had recently spent 3 weeks in Hanoi the political capital of Vietnam and we were keen to experience Ho Chi Minh City, the financial capital. Travellers we met on the road would smile when we asked them about their experiences in Ho Chi Minh. They always...