ust came back from a two-week solo trip and I had to share. I was so nervous at first, but Vietnam is an incredible place for solo travelers. I met so many amazing people, both locals and other travelers, and felt safe the entire time. To anyone on t...
We are considering a 2-day, 1-night cruise for March, choosing between Ambassador, which sails Ha Long Bay, and Mon Cherie, which focuses on Lan Ha Bay.
We would appreciate feedback on three main points:
The merits of a Ha Long versus a Lan Ha ...
Hey everyone, first time in Vietnam and I'm absolutely hooked on the food. Just had Bún chả and it blew my mind. I'm in Hanoi for another week and want to try the absolute best spot. Not looking for a fancy place, just a small, local joint that's aut...
Hello, I'm hoping to finalize some vacation plans for either the last week of November or the first/second week of December. For a first-time visitor to Vietnam, what would be an ideal number of days to allocate, and is the specified time period gene...
We will be arriving in Hanoi toward the end of October, and are currently planning a single-day excursion to Ninh Binh with our two children. Which location would be the better choice for us: Trang An or Tam Coc? Also, what would be the perfect sched...
I have a trip planned for the last two weeks of March next year with my 2 teenagers. I'm pretty solid on most of our plans, but have about 5 nights that I'm deciding how we should spend them from Hanoi:1) this is where I'm currently at: 2 nights Mai ...
Hello everyone; we are visiting Hoi An in early December and are wondering whether it would be better to base ourselves in the town center (and commute to the beach) or vice versa? We plan to stay for one week and would appreciate input on which area...
Save Regarding the private car transfer from Ha Long Bay back to Hanoi airport, would it be better to pre-book this now from home? Alternatively, is it secure to arrange the transport once we have arrived in Hanoi?
We are organizing a family reunion in Vietnam for Feb 2026. My wife and I will fly from Bengaluru, while our daughter, her husband, and their one-year-old infant will join from Singapore. Her in-laws will also be traveling from Mumbai.
Since there a...
Hello! We are hoping the knowledgeable members of this forum can assist us with our plans.
We have secured our flights from the UK, arriving on April 19, 2026, and departing on May 8. We land in Ho Chi Minh City and leave from Hanoi. The dates of th...