Vietnam
Vietnam itineraries, nomad guides, transport advice, and planning resources.
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Where to Stay in Ho Chi Minh City 2026: Best Districts for Food, Nightlife and First-Timers
A practical guide to where to stay in Ho Chi Minh City, including District 1, District 3, Pham Ngu Lao, Thao Dien, Cho Lon and District 7.
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15 Best Things to Do in Da Nang 2026: Beaches, Marble Mountains, Food and Day Trips
The best things to do in Da Nang, including My Khe Beach, Marble Mountains, Son Tra Peninsula, Dragon Bridge, Cham Museum, Ba Na Hills, Hoi An and Hai Van Pass.
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15 Best Things to Do in Ho Chi Minh City 2026: Food, History, Markets and Day Trips
The best things to do in Ho Chi Minh City for a first trip, including War Remnants Museum, Ben Thanh Market, Cho Lon, street food, Cu Chi Tunnels and Mekong Delta day trips.
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Where to Stay in Hoi An 2026: Ancient Town, Beach, Rice Fields or Da Nang?
A practical guide to where to stay in Hoi An, comparing Ancient Town, An Hoi, Cam Chau, An Bang, Cua Dai, Cam Thanh and Da Nang.
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Where to Stay in Hanoi 2026: Best Areas for Old Quarter, Food and Day Trips
A practical guide to where to stay in Hanoi, including Old Quarter, Hoan Kiem, French Quarter, Tay Ho, Ba Dinh and Truc Bach.
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15 Best Things to Do in Hoi An 2026: Lanterns, Food, Beaches and Day Trips
The best things to do in Hoi An, including the Ancient Town, lanterns, food tours, basket boats, cooking classes, beaches, tailors and Da Nang day trips.
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17 Best Things to Do in Hanoi 2026: Old Quarter, Food, Culture and Day Trips
The best things to do in Hanoi, including the Old Quarter, Hoan Kiem Lake, street food, egg coffee, Train Street, museums, water puppets and Ha Long Bay.
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Best Travel Insurance for Vietnam 2026: Ha Giang, Sleeper Buses, Medical and Backpacker Cover
Best travel insurance for Vietnam: SafetyWing, Ha Giang Loop wording, medical cover, transport disruption, exclusions and claims tips.
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Vietnam Travel Guide 2026: Complete Backpacking Guide
Planning a trip to Vietnam? This complete 2026 guide covers everything from getting there and getting around, to real daily costs, where to stay, what to eat (including vegan options), and essential pre-trip planning. Based on my experiences travelling through Vietnam as a backpacker.
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Best eSIM for Vietnam 2026: Saily vs Airalo vs Yesim
Vietnam is one of the best countries in Southeast Asia for using an eSIM, but the best option depends on whether you want a cheap fixed-data plan, unlimited data, or the easiest setup before landing.
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2-Week Vietnam Itinerary for First-Time Backpackers (2026)
Updated June 2026 · Backpacker Itinerary 2-Week Vietnam Itinerary for First-Time Backpackers (2026) Hanoi → Ha Long → Hoi An → Da Nang → Ho Chi Minh City. 14 days, AUD $900-$1,300 budget, no overnight buses, no wasted days. This is the route I’d give anyone landing in Vietnam for the first time — north…
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How to Get Around Vietnam by Bus, Train and Sleeper (2026)
A practical guide to getting around Vietnam in 2026 by sleeper bus, train, van, and the occasional flight, including when 12Go is worth using and which classic routes are easiest overland.