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A Mini-Guide to the Best Vietnamese Coffee in Hanoi

Updated in December 2025

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How to Travel from Chiang Rai to Laos (Huay Xai)

Updated December 2025. How to travel from Chiang Rai to Huay Xai with practical transport details, visa tips, where to stay after the border crossing, and how to continue by slow boat to Luang Prabang.

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Taking the Train from Hanoi to Sapa, Vietnam

Updated december 2025. A practical guide to taking the overnight sleeper train from Hanoi to Sapa, including train options, booking tips, prices, and what to expect on arrival in the mountains.

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The best 15 things to do in Hoi An, a UNESCO coastal town

Adorned with colourful lanterns and studded with tiny silk shops, Hoi An will steal your heart before you can blink. It’s a place of beauty, elegance and good food. Located on the coast of the South China Sea, it’s a unique UNESCO World Heritage Site to explore. You’

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Top 20 Things to Do in Hanoi, the Buzzing Capital of Vietnam

With a place as vibrant as Hanoi, you will not be short of historic sights to explore, excellent museums to visit, dramatic shows to watch and cultural monuments to admire. With vast history and modern approach, it's a city that's easy to fall in love with.

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Top 20 Things to Do in Ho Chi Minh City You Can’t Afford to Miss

These 20 things to do in Ho Chi Minh City will give you a good idea of what there is to see and do in Saigon. On this list, you’ll find a good mix of historic, cultural and fun experiences, all of which you can enjoy during your stay

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Top 10 Things to Do in Sapa and Beyond

If you're looking for a list of things to do in Sapa, we have 10 top suggestions that will help you put together a perfect itinerary for your next trip to this Northwest region of Vietnam. From bustling markets and breathtaking panoramic views to post-trek restorative herbal baths,

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Visiting the Forbidden Purple City in Hue (Huế), Vietnam

Hear the words 'Forbidden City' and you might think of Beijing. But did you know there's a Forbidden Purple City in Hue, Vietnam just waiting to be discovered? Hue became the capital city of a reunified Vietnam in 1802 until 1945 under the reign of the

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Top Tips For Hiking Lang Biang Mountain in Da Lat, Vietnam

Updated in December 2025

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Visiting the Stunning Hue Tombs

A stay in Hue (Huế- pronounced Huwey) would not be complete without a visit to the stunning Imperial Hue Tombs. The tombs are the elaborate resting places the Nguyen dynasty, who ruled over Vietnam from 1802 until 1945. Dotted along the banks of the Perfume River, which flows through the

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The Secret Imperial Citadel of Thang Long in Hanoi

If you want to escape the motorbike-filled streets of Hanoi then pay a visit to the Imperial Citadel of Thang Long in Hanoi. It's a maze-like UNESCO World Heritage Site where you’ll find beautiful architecture, secret bunkers and peaceful surroundings right in the centre of this buzzing

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Tam Coc and Beyond – The Perfect Day Trip From Hanoi

Known as Ha Long Bay on Land, Tam Coc and its surroundings is a place of natural wonders. Adorned with sunken rice fields, glorious karst and the scenic Ngo Dong River, the area offers many things to see and do for all kinds of visitors. Located in Ninh Binh Province,

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Experience the Unique Ta Van Village in Northwest Vietnam

Nestled in the Hoang Lien Son Mountains of Northwest Vietnam, Ta Van village is home to the Giay people, one of Sapa's ethnic minorities. As one of the bigger tribal communities in Lao Cai Province, it's also one of the most popular overnight stops on the

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Top 10 Things to Do in Dalat, Vietnam

It takes some effort and a few dongs to get to Dalat, but if you are on the run from the unbearable heat of Vietnam’s lowland coastline, this is the place to be. Dubbed the 'City of Eternal Spring,' Dalat is a honeymoon destination for the locals

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How To: Cat Ba Island Ferry from Ha Long Bay

We travelled across Ha Long Bay on the Cat Ba Island Ferry to Cat Ba Island, which is way cheaper than any local private boats or day trips. The total cost of the trip, ferry plus bus on Cat Ba Island, was around $4.60. Here's how to

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The 12 Best Things to do in Cat Ba Island

Within easy reach of Hanoi, Cat Ba island sits in the emerald green waters of the Gulf of Tonkin on the North Vietnam coast. There is a whole host of things to do in Cat Ba which makes it the ideal escape from travelling the Vietnam mainland for a few

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Visiting Phong Nha Caves in the Central Highlands of Vietnam

Situated in the limestone karst zone dating back to 400-500 million years, the jaw-dropping Phong Nha-Ke Bang National Park is a UNESCO World Heritage Site and the perfect base for exploring the magnificent Phong Nha caves. If you are planning to head there, plan to stay for a couple of

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Paradise Cave: Visiting the Most Beautiful Cave in Phong Nha

Located in the spectacular Phong Nha-Ke Bang National Park, a UNESCO World Heritage Site, the Paradise Cave in Vietnam is a must-see destination in Vietnam. Home to the 360-million-year-old rock formations, the 31 km-long Thien Duong Cave is the longest and the most beautiful cave in Phong Nha, the central

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Visiting Cat Tien National Park in Vietnam

If you want to escape the coastal tourist trail in Vietnam, head inland to the natural wonderland of Cat Tien National Park. This 720 square km lowland tropical forest is located around halfway between Dalat and Ho Chi Minh City. You can stroll around the jungle at your own pace

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31 Unmissable Things to Do in Vietnam

Today's Vietnam is a busy, noisy one, racing to catch up with the progress of China to the north and Thailand to the west. And while it can be confusing and annoying at times, you’ll soon discover a country with a rich and painful past looking towards

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Singapore – The Ultimate Guide to Visiting

Once a busy colonial outpost, Singapore is now a truly global city and travel destination in its own right, even being listed as Lonely Planet's top place to visit in 2015. Visitors to Singapore will be pleasantly surprised by the vast range of activities, sports, history, culture and

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Authentic Thai Cooking Class with Ann, Chiang Rai

What better place to take a Thai cooking class than a local Thai homestay? After nearly a month of travelling around Thailand, we figured it was time to uncover the secrets behind all that delicious Thai food. If you are thinking about doing a Thai cooking class in Chiang Rai,

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Grand Palace Bangkok: Top Tips For Visiting

If you are planning a visit to the Grand Palace Bangkok, the spectacular royal residence of the Kings of Siam since 1782, these tips will help you have the best possible time. Bookings: Some of the links in this article are affiliate links. This means that if you choose to

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Khlong Lat Mayom Floating Market, Bangkok

We've heard of the amazing floating markets before coming to Thailand and after doing a bit of research we chose the Khlong Lat Mayom Floating Market to the west of Bangkok. This was pitched as a much less touristy, more authentic and more relaxed floating market compared to

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Visiting Jim Thompson House, Bangkok, Thailand

When I was perusing our Bangkok map to see what local attractions were close by, three English words jumped out at me - Jim Thompson House. Who is this Mr Thompson I thought, why has he built a house in the middle of Bangkok and why is it marked on