19 Best Things to Do in Hanoi, Vietnam
Hanoi is loud, poetic, chaotic, and calm, often all at once. If you only explore its surface, it might just feel like another crowded Southeast Asian capital. But give it a few days, and the city reveals…
Where to Stay in Hanoi, Vietnam: 7 Best Areas
Hanoi might be chaotic on the surface, but once you settle into the right neighborhood, it all starts to make sense, the buzz becomes background, the motorbikes become music, and suddenly, you’re wondering why you didn’t book…
19 Best Things to Do in Hoi An, Vietnam
Hoi An is one of those places that somehow lives up to the hype: lantern-lit alleys, riverfront magic, endless eats, and countryside that feels like it belongs on a postcard. I’ve spent extended time here over several…
Where to Stay in Hoi An, Vietnam: 7 Best Areas
Hoi An is one of those rare destinations that feels both dreamlike and wildly practical. Lantern-lit nights? Check. Quick beach access? Absolutely. Cafés with Vietnamese drip coffee and rooftop views? Plenty. Figuring out where to stay in…
17 Best Things to Do in Da Nang, Vietnam
Da Nang doesn’t always get the spotlight the way Hanoi or Ho Chi Minh City do, but that’s exactly what makes it such a gem. Nestled along Vietnam’s central coast, this city serves up a little bit…
Where to Stay in Da Nang, Vietnam: 7 Best Areas to Consider
Da Nang can throw first-time visitors for a loop. It’s a city that mixes modern beachfront resorts with local fishing villages, bustling food markets with serene pagodas, and fancy rooftop lounges just minutes from alleyway bánh mì…
21 Best Things to Do in Ho Chi Minh City, Vietnam
If it’s your first time in Ho Chi Minh City, brace yourself; this place doesn’t slowly introduce itself. It grabs you by the senses and tosses you headfirst into a blur of honking scooters, sizzling street food,…
Where to Stay in Ho Chi Minh City, Vietnam: 8 Best Areas
If this is your first time visiting Ho Chi Minh City, let me save you some confusion I definitely had when I started researching where to stay years ago for my first visit. So if you’ve been…
2 Weeks in Vietnam: The PERFECT Itinerary
Visiting Vietnam for the first time can be overwhelming, especially when planning a two-week itinerary and attempting to see the best of the country! With so many incredible places to see, getting caught up in the excitement…
Bo Kho: The Most Underrated Vietnamese Dish
Let’s talk about Bo Kho, the most underrated Vietnamese dish out there. Seriously, I don’t get why this dish isn’t globally famous! Its complex flavors, vibrant colors, fresh herbs, and that lime salt/pepper paste—oh my goodness! Earlier…