Phan Rang–Thap Cham is the capital of Ninh Thuan Province in the South Central Coast region of Vietnam. It’s between Mui Ne and Nha Trang, though it doesn’t get anywhere near the number of visitors compared to those places. In fact, travelling during these covid times I was wondering if there were any tourists (domestic […]
Da Lat – Trai Mat Railway – A restored heritage railway in Vietnam
The Da Lat – Trai Mat Railway is a restored section of the former Da Lat–Thap Cham railway. The original railway connected Da Lat to the main North-South railway of Vietnam. Da Lat became a popular place to escape the tropical heat and enjoy the cool mountain air. Like the hill stations of India, a […]
Notes on Da Lat – The cool mountain city in the Central Highlands of Vietnam
Da Lat is the capital of Lam Dong Province in the Central Highlands region of Vietnam. The city is a popular tourist destination in Vietnam, famous for its cool climate and mountain scenery. It’s literally and figuratively a cool mountain city. I last visited Da Lat in 2012, so I was well overdue for a […]
Flight Review: Vietnam Airlines – Phu Quoc to Ho Chi Minh City
Flight: Vietnam Airlines VN 1824 From: Phu Quoc (PQC) To: Ho Chi Minh City (SGN) I flew with Vietnam Airlines from Phu Quoc to Ho Chi Minh City. According to Skyscanner there are 18 flights a day offered between Vietnam Airlines, Pacific Airlines, VietJet Air, and Bamboo Airways. There is also the new airline Vietravel […]
Hotel Review: Huong Giang Bungalow, Phu Quoc – Vietnam
Hotel Name: Huong Giang Bungalow Address: 18/3 Tran Hung Dao, Phu Quoc, Kien Giang, Vietnam. I stayed at Huong Giang Bungalow in Phu Quoc, Vietnam. I booked online at the rate of 355,818 VND ($15.45 USD) per night, and I booked it for its location in Phu Quoc. Phu Quoc is a big island (roughly […]
Hotel Review: Ha Tien Happy Hotel, Ha Tien – Vietnam
Hotel Name: Ha Tien Happy Hotel Address: 13-14 Hoang Van Thu, Ha Tien, Kien Giang, Vietnam. I stayed at Ha Tien Happy Hotel in Ha Tien, Vietnam. I booked it online at the rate of 281,879 VND ($12.17 USD) and I picked this hotel for its price and location in Ha Tien. This price includes […]
Guesthouse Review: Nha Tro Kim Anh, Long Xuyen – Vietnam
Hotel Name: Nha Tro Kim Anh Address: 261p Tran Hung Dao, Hem 8, Long Xuyen, An Giang, Vietnam. I stayed at Nha Tro Kim Anh in Long Xuyen, Vietnam. I booked online at the rate of 222,222 VND ($9.67 USD) per night, and I booked it mainly because it was one of the few budget […]
Hotel Review: Hoang Hai Dang 1 Hotel, Can Tho – Vietnam
Hotel Name: Hoang Hai Dang 1 Hotel Address: 60 Nguyen An Ninh, Can Tho, Vietnam. I stayed at Hoang Hai Dang 1 Hotel in Can Tho, Vietnam. I booked online at the rate of 376,200 VND ($16.37 USD) per night, and I picked it for its price and location in Can Tho. The Hoang Hai […]
Notes on Nha Trang – pandemic edition
In the plague year that was 2020, I was fortunate to have spent most of the year in Vietnam, where the virus has so far been contained. I’ve been making the most of my time here by travelling around the country. During my travels, I’ve seen how hard the pandemic has hit tourism destinations that […]
Hotel Review: Bong Hong Hotel, Sa Dec – Vietnam
Hotel Name: Bong Hong Hotel Address: 251A Nguyen Sinh Sac, Sa Dec, Dong Thap Province, Vietnam. I stayed at Bong Hong Hotel in Sa Dec, Vietnam. I booked it online at the rate of 396,000 VND ($17.20 USD), and I booked it for its location in Sa Dec. The hotel is near the central market […]
