After travelling the length of breadth of Vietnam in the last 9 weeks we finally arrived in Ho Chi Minh City. To say we were excited was an understatement. Just how different will HCMC be to Hanoi? Are you planning a visit to Ho Chi Minh City (HCMC)? Read on and discover our Ho Chi Minh City 5 days itinerary for first-timers, or if you are a return visitor...
Vietnam as a travel destination has it all. Vietnam holidays can include visits to stunning beaches, scenic mountains, bustling cities, ancient towns, local 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 in Sapa and...
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 Vietnam’s most beautiful regions is the mighty Mekong Delta. The...
Are you wondering how to get to the Cu Chi Tunnels outside Ho Chi Minh City? 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...
Bustling, noisy, vibrant, Vietnam’s economic centre of the country, Ho Chi Minh City, is this and more! (Editor update 2021) 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...