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Astrid Freja

Vietnam has been my home for 9+ years now, and it’s been quite a ride. Writing for VietAdvisor lets me explore the hidden gems and rich traditions from one end of the country to the other. I'm excited to share these local insights with you and help you see Vietnam through a more authentic lens.

My Blogs

ha giang to sapa Vietadvisor

Ha Giang

VIP Cabin From Ha Giang To Sapa: Why I Always Pay Extra
2026-03-13

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ha giang food Vietadvisor

Ha Giang

I ate every famous Ha Giang food so you know what to skip
2026-03-12

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ha giang loop budget Vietadvisor

Ha Giang

Exactly how much I spent on my 4-Day Ha Giang Loop
2026-03-11

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best time visit ha giang Vietadvisor

Ha Giang

I rode all year to find “Best time to do the Ha Giang Loop”
2026-03-10

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hanoi to ha giang Vietadvisor

Ha Giang Hanoi

(2026) A Solo Female Guide to the Hanoi to Ha Giang Loop
2026-03-09

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ha giang bike rental 2 Vietadvisor

Ha Giang Tips & advices

3 Best Ha Giang Loop motorbike rental shops I trust
2026-03-07

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halong bay cruise Vietadvisor

Ha Long

The only Ha Long Bay overnight cruise I actually recommend
2026-01-30

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nha trang hotel Vietadvisor

Nha Trang Hotels

How to live like a king in Nha Trang for under $100 a night
2026-01-28

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hoi an rain season Vietadvisor

Hoi An

My favorite things to do in Hoi An during rain/flood season
2026-01-23

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azerai hotel hue Vietadvisor

Hue Hotels

Why I’d pay extra $50 for Azerai Hotel every single time?
2026-01-20

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da nang at night Vietadvisor

Da Nang

What to do in Da Nang at night when you’re tired of bars
2026-01-14

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hanoi food guide Vietadvisor

Hanoi Tips & advices

What to do in Hanoi if you want to eat everything?
2026-01-06

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jasmine tour 1 Vietadvisor

Ha Giang

Is Jasmine Tours Ha Giang Worth The Premium VIP Price Tag?
2025-12-27

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Chau Doc to Phnom Penh 1 Vietadvisor

Mekong Delta Tips & advices

How I went from Chau Doc to Phnom Penh by Boat (Step by Step)
2025-11-25

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vietnam esim Vietadvisor

Tips & advices

Best Vietnam eSIMs for tourists visiting rural areas
2025-11-21

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Dalat vs Sapa Vietadvisor

Da Lat Sapa

Dalat vs Sapa: Where I slept better, ate better & traveled easier
2025-11-18

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Vegan Restaurants in Hanoi Vietadvisor

Hanoi Culture, beliefs

5 Best instagrammable Vegan Restaurants in Hanoi
2025-11-13

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son doong cave tour Vietadvisor

Quang Binh

The truth about $3,000 Son Doong Cave tour, worth it or not?
2025-11-11

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5 best stays sapa Vietadvisor

Sapa Hotels

I found 5 best places to stay in Sapa for Fansipan tour!
2025-10-30

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what to do In Ha Giang Loop 1 Vietadvisor

Ha Giang

Deciding what to do in Ha Giang Loop? Don’t miss this guide
2025-10-29

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Nha Trang mud bath snorkeling Vietadvisor

Nha Trang Tips & advices

What it’s really like doing Nha Trang mud bath & snorkeling
2025-10-28

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3 days on con dao island Vietadvisor

Vung Tau Ho Chi Minh City Tips & advices

3 days on Con Dao Island: Where I slept, ate & explored
2025-10-27

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hanoi 1 week Vietadvisor

Hanoi

How I’d spend 1 week in Hanoi on a Mid-Budget
2025-10-17

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ky co beach Vietadvisor

Quy Nhon Tips & advices

I visited Ky Co Beach because of Instagram, here’s what I found
2025-10-15

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vietnamese culture Vietadvisor

Culture, beliefs Tips & advices

Vietnamese culture: 9 things that shock most tourists
2025-10-08

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paradise cave 1km 1 Vietadvisor

Quang Binh Locations review

Paradise Cave: What it’s really like walking 1km inside?
2025-09-29

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white sand dunes mui ne Vietadvisor

Phan Thiet Tips & advices

I went to White Sand Dunes Mui Ne alone, here’s how it felt
2025-09-26

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best things to see in Da Nang scaled Vietadvisor

Da Nang

My best things to see in Da Nang if you only have 3 days
2025-09-23

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vietnam festivals Vietadvisor

Culture, beliefs Tips & advices

Best time for Vietnam festivals after 10 years living here
2025-09-20

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vietnam vs thailand travel Vietadvisor

Culture, beliefs Locations review Tips & advices

Vietnam vs Thailand travel: Where I felt more welcome
2025-09-18

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