Da Nang And Nha Trang are two of the largest coastal cities of Vietnam. Both cities have municipal beaches and they have become tourism powerhouses in the country. Here is a comparison of the two cities as of 2025. I first visited Vietnam in 2005, and I have been a regular visitor ever since. I […]
Where to stay in Nha Trang – best areas near the beach
A guide to the best beach areas in the coastal resort city of Nha Trang, Vietnam. Nha Trang is a beach city in the South Central Coast region of Vietnam. The city is a popular destination for those wanting a beach break with the comforts of city lifestyle. The good thing about Nha Trang is […]
Hotel Review: Minh Cat Hotel, Nha Trang – Vietnam
Hotel review of the Minh Cat Hotel in Nha Trang, a budget hotel within walking distance to Nha Trang Beach. Hotel Name: Minh Cat Hotel. Address: 3B Ly Tu Trong Street, Nha Trang, Vietnam. I stayed at the Minh Cat Hotel in Nha Trang, Vietnam. I booked online at the rate of 194,038 VND ($7.59 […]
Hotel Review: Smile Hotel, Nha Trang – Vietnam
Hotel review of the Smile Hotel in Nha Trang, a budget hotel in the heart of the tourist area near Nha Trang Beach. Hotel Name: Smile Hotel. Address: 45/1 Hung Vuong, Loc Tho, Nha Trang, Vietnam. I stayed at the Smile Hotel in Nha Trang, Vietnam. I booked online at the rate of $9.37 USD […]
Hotel Review: Sun And Sea Apartment Nha Trang
Hotel review of the Sun And Sea Apartment Nha Trang, a hotel near Nha Trang Beach in Vietnam. Hotel Name: Sun And Sea Apartment Nha Trang. Address: 17/1 Nguyen Thi Minh Khai, Loc Tho, Nha Trang, Vietnam. I stayed at the Sun And Sea Apartment Nha Trang. I booked online at the rate of 270,000 […]
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: Alpha Bird Nha Trang
Hotel Name: Alpha Bird Nha Trang Address: 51/19/37 Tue Tinh St, Loc Tho Ward, Nha Trang, Vietnam I stayed at the Alpha Bird Nha Trang in Nha Trang, Vietnam. I booked online at the rate of $11.40 USD per night, and I booked it for its price and location in Nha Trang. I was travelling […]
Hotel Review, Pavillon Garden Hotel Nha Trang
Hotel Name: Pavillon Garden Hotel Nha Trang Address: 16 Ton Dan Street, Loc Tho, Nha Trang, Vietnam I stayed at the Pavillon Garden Hotel Nha Trang in Nha Trang, Vietnam. I booked online at the rate of $9.88 per night, and I booked it for its price and location in Nha Trang. The Pavillon Garden […]
Notes on Nha Trang – stopover edition
Nha Trang is a provincial capital city of Vietnam that feels like a resort town. Like Danang in central Vietnam, the city is right on the beach. While Danang has been grabbing international headlines with it’s Golden Bridge and listing of top places to visit by the NY Times, Nha Trang has been quietly getting […]
Hotel Review: Forget Me Not Hotel, Nha Trang – Vietnam
Hotel Name: Forget Me Not Hotel Address: 2S Quan Tran, Hung Vuong Street, Nha Trang, Vietnam. I stayed at Forget Me Not Hotel in Nha Trang, Vietnam. I was in Nha Trang on a stopover for a day, so I was just looking for a cheap room for the night. Forget Me Not Hotel is […]
