Vietnam Travel Tips: What to Know Before You Go

Vietnam Travel Tips: What to Know Before You Go

I visited Vietnam in January and February 2025 for 3.5 weeks, traveling from north to south. Because Vietnam is such a long country, the weather, transport and even what you need to pack can change quite a lot along the way. These are the practical Vietnam travel tips...
Vietnam itinerary for 3 weeks: my north to south route

Vietnam itinerary for 3 weeks: my north to south route

Planning a Vietnam itinerary for 3 weeks can feel like a lot at first. Vietnam looks narrow on the map, but it is a long country and travel days are often longer than you expect. That is why I liked having a clear route before I arrived. I traveled from north to...
Travel During TET Festivities in Vietnam: Yes or No?

Travel During TET Festivities in Vietnam: Yes or No?

To be honest, I only found out after booking my flight that I would be traveling through Vietnam during TET, the Vietnamese Lunar New Year. I usually escape the Dutch winter in January or February, which happens to be exactly the period when TET can take place. At...
Phu Quoc Travel Guide: Beaches, Snorkeling and Island Tips

Phu Quoc Travel Guide: Beaches, Snorkeling and Island Tips

Phu Quoc is Vietnam’s largest island, located in the Gulf of Thailand and actually much closer to Cambodia than to mainland Vietnam. It has tropical beaches, clear blue water, great seafood, snorkeling and plenty of comfortable places to stay. At the same time, parts...
2-Day Mekong Delta and Can Tho Tour: My Experience

2-Day Mekong Delta and Can Tho Tour: My Experience

The Mekong Delta in southern Vietnam is a huge area of rivers, canals and fertile farmland. Much of Vietnam’s rice, fruit and vegetables comes from this region, but what makes it particularly interesting to visit is life on and around the water. I wanted to...