Vietnam is one of the world’s great food destinations. From steaming bowls of Pho in Hanoi or Saigon, bustling street corners, to sizzling Banh Xeo fresh off the griddle. The country’s cuisine is as vibrant as its…
Vietnam is one of Southeast Asia’s most exciting destinations, drawing travelers with its dramatic landscapes, rich history, vibrant street food culture, and buzzing cities like Hanoi and Ho Chi Minh City. But as incredible as it is,…
Before visiting Vietnam, I thought I knew Vietnamese coffee. Growing up in Toronto, I’d enjoyed it a few times, but I had no idea just how many unique variations existed, or how deeply coffee is tied to…
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…
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…
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…
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…
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…
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…
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,…