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...
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...
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 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...
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 experience...
Indeed you will always remember Ho Chi Minh City after visiting the War Remnants Museum and the Cu Chi tunnels. These are must do visits to get to know the history and culture of the Vietnamese people. But Ho Chi Minh City also have fewer heavy sites to visit and...
I was looking forward visiting Hoi An because my sister found Hoi An the highlight of her holiday to Vietnam. Hoi An is known for its ancient streets, vibrant markets, nearby beaches and mesmerizing lantern festivals. In this blog I will give you tips and inspirations...
Why I Took an Easy Rider from Hue to Hoi An Another highlight of my trip through Vietnam. Sitting on the back of a motorbike, with my luggage strapped behind me, I traveled by Easy Rider from Hue to Hoi An. My dad used to have a motorbike, so I am used to sitting on...
Hue is the former imperial capital of Vietnam and has a rich history with the Imperial Citadel with the ancient palaces as main attraction. Hue is divided by the Perfume River, on the north side the old city with the Citadel and the south side which was designed by...
My next destination after Ninh Binh was Phong Nha and hiking in the Ke Bang National Park. Phong Nha is located in Central Vietnam and is a place known for its cave systems and stunning jungles. Phong Nha is recognized as a UNESCO World Heritage site, as the most...
