Vietnam Travel

2026-01-20

Tired of the hustle and bustle of Hanoi or Saigon? Discover the "Hidden Towns" of Vietnam—the perfect middle ground between wild adventure and resort relaxation. This guide reveals 15 underrated destinations, from the misty mountains of Tam Dao and Ta Xua in the North to the sunny, lazy coasts of Tuy Hoa and Lang Co in the Central region, down to the river retreats of Sa Dec and Vinh Cuu in the South. Whether you're seeking cloud hunting, glamping under the stars, or colonial history, pack your bags for these comfortable sanctuaries where nature heals and time slows down.

2025-12-22

When people hear “Vietnam New Year”, most immediately think of Tết Nguyên Đán, the Lunar New Year that shuts the country down for days, even weeks. But the New Year on January 1st is a very different story, and for travelers, often a surprisingly enjoyable one.

2025-12-23

Many travelers wonder whether they can attend Christmas Mass in Ho Chi Minh City. Absolutely yes. The city has a large Christian community and more than 200 churches, from Catholic to Protestant. Several of them offer services in English. So if you’re visiting Saigon during Christmas, you’ll definitely find a place to worship and a community to connect with. 

2025-12-15

If you’ve ever imagined Vietnam beyond its buzzing cities, picture this: quiet canals lined with coconut palms, long wooden boats slicing through a morning fog, vendors calling out from floating markets at sunrise, and a pace of life that hasn’t changed in generations. That’s the Mekong Delta of Vietnam, a region woven from rivers, orchards, and communities that live by the rhythm of the water.

2025-12-23

If you're wondering what Christmas in Vietnam actually looks like, you're not alone. Travelers often ask: Do they celebrate Christmas in Vietnam? Is it a public holiday? Is Christmas big here? And the answer surprises almost everyone: Yes, Vietnam celebrates Christmas with far more color, lights, and street energy than many Western travelers expect.

2025-11-25

Our hearts are heavy. Central Vietnam - the place we call home, the region that welcomes millions of international friends every year-is hurting deeply. The rain hasn't stopped falling, the water hasn't stopped rising, and houses are slowly disappearing beneath the floodwaters. But amidst the cold rain, the flame of Vietnamese human kindness is burning brighter than ever.

If you are seeing the news headlines and wondering what is really happening behind the travel postcards, this is the honest story about the flood in Central Vietnam directly from the ground.

2026-01-26

The moment you step out of the aircraft and feel the warm, slightly humid Saigon air rushing toward you, you realize you’ve arrived somewhere alive. The gentle roar of motorbikes hums even from outside the glass walls, mingling with the smell of strong Vietnamese coffee drifting from the terminal cafés. Tan Son Nhat International Airport may not be the most massive in Asia, but it’s one of the most spirited, a gateway that perfectly mirrors the energy of the city waiting beyond its gates.

2025-11-07

As of November 7, 2025, Vietnam continues to battle one of its most widespread flood events in recent memory. Although Typhoon Kalmaegi (Bao so 13) has officially weakened over Laos, its residual moisture system keeps pumping torrential rain across the country’s midsection, creating a multi-front crisis that has stretched from the Central Coast to the Mekong Delta.

2025-10-28

Halloween - the global celebration of costumes, imagination, and mischief - will fall on Friday, October 31, 2025, marking the start of a vibrant long weekend across Vietnam.

By late October, Saigon turns into a cinematic dream. The tropical night air hums with excitement. Cafés play spooky jazz instead of soft pop, shopping malls glow orange, and shopfronts are covered in webs and flickering lights. Even the streets seem to pulse with anticipation — witches, ghosts, and cartoon heroes wander beneath glowing palm trees.

2025-09-30

That's precisely why this guide exists. We are here to be your calm, trusted companion, walking you through every step of the process. Our goal is to replace that feeling of overwhelm with pure, unadulterated excitement for the journey ahead. From identifying a top-tier tour operator on Tripadvisor, understanding the crucial issue of travel insurance, planning your logistics, choosing the right itinerary, to sharing the fun, local secrets that no one else tells you, this article is everything you need to confidently begin the adventure of a lifetime.