Vietnam typhoon season runs from June to November, and it decides whether your trip is a dream or three days stuck watching rain from a hotel window. Here is the good news: the storms only hit one part of the country at a time. While Hoi An floods in October, Sapa sits under clear skies…
Ba Na Hills fog swallowed the mountain in an hour and our pre-booked car nearly wrecked our day. Our honest 2026 guide, real prices, and the beer that saved it.
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Vietnam has three climate zones, so there is no single best time to visit. Here is exactly when to go to Hanoi, Ha Long Bay, Sapa, Hoi An, Da Nang, Nha Trang and Phu Quoc.
Da Nang travel guide 2026 — two days exploring what most guides skip: a stone bowl pho that stays boiling all meal, a cave inside Marble Mountains depicting hell, a 67-metre Buddha overlooking the city, and a broken rice spot we returned to twice. VIETNAM | FOOD & TRAVEL Most people fly into Da Nang…
Thailand vs Vietnam: which is cheaper? Vietnam wins by 20-30% on daily costs. But which should you visit first? We did both on our 202-day Asia trip. Here is the real breakdown.
Planning a Lan Ha Bay cruise and not sure if it’s worth it? We almost didn’t book ours. Klook was selling the Diana cruise for $328 CAD (~$238 USD) per person. Then we walked into Lily’s Travel Agency in Hanoi, bundled it with our Ninh Binh tour, and paid $234 CAD (~$170 USD) per person…
We spent 2 days in Ninh Binh and honestly, we weren’t sure it deserved two. We almost skipped the overnight stay. That would have been a mistake. By the time we left, Ninh Binh had become the best scenery of our entire Vietnam trip. This post covers exactly what we did, what we paid, what…
Staying connected across Asia is expensive. Roaming charges from Canadian carriers will drain your budget before you even land. We used Trip.com eSIM for 175 days across Asia on two phones, and it was the cheapest, most reliable option we found. Here’s the honest breakdown. Quick verdict Overall rating ⭐⭐⭐⭐⭐ 4.8 / 5 Countries used…
Wondering what to eat in Hanoi? This guide covers every essential dish worth seeking out in the city. This Hanoi food guide is built from days of eating our way through the city. In 2024, Hanoi was voted the world’s number one food city by TripAdvisor readers — beating Paris, Tokyo, and Rome. Vietnam News…
