Ba Na Hills: 7 Honest Warnings We Wish We Knew (2026)
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 Entry Requirements 2026: The Honest, Essential Guide
Some links below are affiliate links. If you book through them we may earn a small commission at no extra cost to you. We only link to things we actually used. See our affiliate disclosures. Last checked: July 8, 2026 Vietnam changed its entry rules twice in mid-2026, so we date this post and update…
The Best Time to Visit Vietnam: A Month-by-Month Guide to 7 Top Destinations
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.
Thailand vs Vietnam: Which Is Cheaper (And Which Should You Visit First?)
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.
Lan Ha Bay Cruise: Honest Review vs Halong Bay (2026)
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…
2 Days in Ninh Binh: The Honest Guide (2026)
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…
