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 experiencing 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...
Wondering what to do in Ho Chi Minh City in 3 days? Bustling, noisy, vibrant, Vietnam’s economic centre of the country, Ho Chi Minh City, is this and more! We fell in love with Ho Chi Minh City. We know you will too! 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...
Are you wondering how to get to the Cu Chi Tunnels outside Ho Chi Minh City? Should you take a tour or try to get there by yourself? 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...
Are you planning a visit to Ho Chi Minh City (HCMC)? What a vibrant city to enjoy! Read on and discover our Ho Chi Minh City 5 days itinerary for visitors to Vietnam. (Editor Update 2022) 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...