Sapa is a market town in the Northwest region of Vietnam, near the border of China. Its proximity to Mount Fansipan (the highest mountain in Vietnam) makes it one of the most popular tourist destinations in Vietnam. It’s become so popular in recent years that the town has also become famous for over-tourism. There is […]
Hotel Review: Sincero Hotel & Apartment, Danang – Vietnam
Hotel Name: Sincero Hotel & Apartment Address: 94 Le Quang Dao, Bac My Phu, Ngu Hanh Sơn, Da Nang, Vietnam I stayed at the Sincero Hotel & Apartment in Da Nang. I booked online at the rate of 308,886 VND per night ($13.42 USD), and I booked it for its price and location in Da […]
Sky 22 – A rooftop cafe on the most famous roof in Saigon
Every time I see the rooftop of 22 Ly Tu Trong I can’t help but think about that famous photograph by Hubert van Es that came to symbolize the U.S. evacuation of Saigon. Even if you don’t know the name you would know the photo, as it’s one of the most iconic images of the […]
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 Ha Long – the city by its namesake bay
Ha Long is the capital of Quang Ninh province in Northeast Vietnam, and as the name would suggest it’s also the main city of Ha Long Bay. Ha Long Bay is one of the most popular destinations in Vietnam, yet most people visit straight from Hanoi. I visited Ha Long Bay on my first visit […]
Notes on Phan Thiet – Mui Ne Beach, Phan Thiet city, and riding along the Binh Thuan coast
Phan Thiet is the capital of Binh Thuan province, located in the South Central Coast region of Vietnam. The main drawcard of Phan Thiet is the beach that runs from Phan Thiet city to Mui Ne town. The beach is marketed as Mui Ne, even though only a small section of the beach is in […]
Hotel Review: Old Quarter Hotel 1961, Hanoi – Vietnam
Hotel Name: Old Quarter Hotel 1961 Address: 6/22 Hang Voi Street, Hoan Kiem District, Hanoi, Vietnam I stayed at Old Quarter Hotel 1961 in Hanoi, Vietnam. I booked it online at the rate of 372,600 VND ($16.11. USD), and I booked it for its price and location in the old city. This was one of […]
Thien Thien Thanh Hotel in Lao Cai, Vietnam – A hotel with a view of China
Hotel Name: Thien Thien Thanh Hotel Address: 12 Thuy Hoa, Lao Cai, Vietnam I stayed at Thien Thien Thanh Hotel in Lao Cai, Vietnam. I booked online at the rate of VND 350,000 ($15.10 USD), and I booked it for its price and location. This was my first trip to Lao Cai, so I didn’t […]
Hotel Review: Sapa Legend Hotel & Spa, Sapa – Vietnam
Hotel Name: Sapa Legend Hotel & Spa Address: 1 Thu Dau Mot Street, Sapa, Vietnam I stayed at the Sapa Legend Hotel & Spa in Sapa, Vietnam. I booked online at the rate of $34.96 USD per night, and booked it for its location near the town lake. I used some of my Agoda points […]
