Hanoi to Hoi An: The Route and How to Enjoy the Journey
700km down the coast Hanoi to Hoi An is one of Vietnam's classic travel routes — and how you make...
Hanoi to Ho Chi Minh City: Every Way to Make the Journey
1,700km from end to end Getting from Hanoi to Ho Chi Minh City involves crossing the length of Vietnam. Here's...
Vietnam’s Overnight Trains: The Right Way to Cover Long Distances
The Reunification Express Vietnam's main railway runs the length of the country on what's still sometimes called the Reunification Express...
Vietnam’s Sleeper Buses: More Comfortable Than They Sound
The beds that go sideways Vietnam's sleeper buses — with individual reclining/lying-flat pod seats stacked two high — are a...
Vietnam’s Open Bus Ticket: Is It Worth It?
The backpacker classic, honestly assessed The Open Bus (also called Open Tour Bus) is a system of tourist coaches connecting...
Ha Long Bay Overnight Cruise: What to Bring and What to Expect
Packing right makes a difference A Ha Long Bay cruise is not like other Vietnam travel days. You're on a...
Finding a Good Ha Long Bay Tour: What I Looked For
The quality gap is real I've been on a budget Ha Long Bay boat and a mid-range one, and the...
Ha Long Bay vs Lan Ha Bay: Which One Should You Choose?
The version most people don't know about Ha Long Bay is on everyone's Vietnam list. Lan Ha Bay is something...
Ha Long Bay: What to Know Before You Book
Don't do it as a day trip This is the first and most important thing. Ha Long Bay — 1,600+...
Ninh Binh Day Trip from Hanoi: How to Do It Right
Two hours that change the trip Ninh Binh is 90km south of Hanoi and makes a genuinely excellent day trip...