Bali – a paradise island filled with natural beauty as far as the eye can see. And Vietnam – a country bundled with history and character. One thing for sure is that deciding which Southeast Asian destination to visit is no easy task. Bali has been luring millions of tourists yearly and for good reason. What is arguably Indonesia’s most popular...
Are you planning a trip to Vietnam and asking yourself, is Hanoi worth visiting? With incredible architecture, one of Asia’s most exciting street food scenes, and endless cultural sites to explore, the answer is a resounding yes! The 1000-year-old Vietnamese capital is surprisingly not the country’s biggest city. That title belongs to the southern metropolis of Ho...
Vietnam is a country of opposites and contradictions. A melting pot of influences where the ancient sits side by side with the ultra-modern. A place where tumultuous history is not hidden or glossed over but displayed honestly for visitors to see. A country unlike any other, Vietnam is definitely worth visiting. A trip to Vietnam is an opportunity to experience...
Whether you’re planning to catch a train from Hanoi to Ho Chi Minh city, ride the length of the country on a motorbike, or simply visit the most popular sites in Vietnam, you will find this guide to basic Vietnamese phrases handy during your travels. This is so you can order your Phở without meat if you’re veggie, or egg if you’re vegan, and to help...
The long, wiggling backbone of Indochina is a seriously fascinating corner of Asia. You’ve got old Japanese trading towns in Hoi An to explore. There are shimmering beaches in Phu Quoc. There are paddy-clad mountains woven with walking trails in Sa Pa. And that’s just scratching the surface. But what are the things to avoid in Vietnam? That’s precisely what we focus...
This guide to the most venomous snakes in Vietnam showcases nine slithering creatures that we think are worth knowing about if you’re planning a jaunt to this enthralling corner of Indochina this year. There’s not enough room to deal with all the dangerous serpents in the country – Vietnam has a whopping 200 species of snake in total, of which 25% are...
North Vietnam vs South Vietnam – now that’s a tricky one to answer. Both of these sides of the country have their own unique draws, varied cultures, and jaw-dropping landmarks. They each boast sprawling cityscapes and mountain towns, beach destinations and eye-watering backcountry covered in jungles and rice paddies. The north and the south of Vietnam were...
Thousands of travelers are enticed by the misty jungles and sparkling seas of Indochina each year, but what about dangerous animals in Vietnam? What formidable beasts lurk between the blustery beaches of Mui Ne and the eye-watering stacks of Ha Long Bay? What slithering serpents and monstrous mammals could pose a threat as you explore the S-bend of Southeast Asia...
Vietnam is one seriously biodiverse corner of Asia. This country spans from the wavy South China Sea all the way to the misty inland hills of Sa Pa along the Laotian border. Between those boundaries, you can encounter snakes and elephants, douc monkeys and curious amphibians by the bucket load. But what about the most common spiders in Vietnam? Cue this guide. It...