Planning your first Vietnam itinerary and not sure where to go and what to do? Based on my first trip in 2016 and living in HCMC for 16 months, here’s my full guide! I distinctly remember being proud of myself after planning my first trip to Vietnam. It was the first time I’d ever had…
Here are all the best Vietnam travel tips I could think of based on my own trips within the country. Let this be your one stop guide to one of the coolest countries in Asia! One of my favorite things about slow travel is how familiar you become a place that was once completely foreign….
Wondering what to do in Halong Bay? Here’s a little guide not only for the bay but Halong City and Cát Bà island as well! Oh Ha Long Bay… Ever since the movie Indochine showed off its stunning landscape to an international audience, it’s become one of Vietnam’s most famously photographed places. There’s something about…
Yes you have the coffee, but there are so many Vietnamese drinks you’ve GOT to try on your visit! Here’s a guide to all the ones I’ve enjoyed during my time! One thing I did not expect while staying here so long was that I would be in love with so many different Vietnamese drinks!…
Looking for a semi-close escape from the Saigon city air? Hop on over to Ba Den Mountain for the day! Also known as Nui Ba Den or Black Virgin Mountain, this is probably the most popular spot for Saigonese hoping to get some sort of hiking within driving distance. While northern Vietnam is absolutely spoiled…
Want to visit some beautiful Catholic churches in Saigon? Here are a few to add to your list! I have to say for a country of mostly atheists, Vietnam is home to some of seriously stunning religious structures. The really cool places to visit are the temples, but I’ve found more than one beautiful church…