How to get the bus from Hanoi Airport to the the Old City and Hoan Kiem Lake. Hanoi Airport (Noi Bai International Airport) is about 27 km from the city centre, and the cheapest way to travel to and from the airport is by local bus. Bus 84 departs from the international and domestic terminal […]
Special Train to the Gia Lam Train Factory (Hanoi Creative Design Festival 2023)
Visiting the Gia Lam Train Factory by special train service from Hanoi Station to Gia Lam Station during the Hanoi Creative Design Festival 2023. Gia Lam Train Factory is the former factory of the Gia Lam Train Company in Hanoi. The factory has since moved, and the site in Gia Lam District remains undeveloped. The […]
Hanoi Train Street Guide: Where to visit the open sections
Hanoi Train Street is where the railway passes through narrow alleys lined with houses on either side of the track. Houses in the alleys set up cafes to allow people to watch the trains pass by. This infrastructure anomaly of seeing a train pass through a populated urban area became a big tourist attraction. The […]
Hotel Review: Sophie Hotel, Hanoi – Vietnam
Hotel Name: Sophie Hotel. Address: 2b Ngõ Thọ Xương, Hoan Kiem District, Hanoi, Vietnam. I stayed at Sophie Hotel in Hanoi, Vietnam. I booked online at the rate of 408,319 VND ($16.83 USD) per night, and I booked it for its price and location in Hanoi. The Sophie Hotel is located in the alleys near […]
Hotel Review: Bluebell Hotel, Hanoi – Vietnam
Hotel Name: Bluebell Hotel. Address: 41 Ngo Huyen, Hoan Kiem District, Hanoi, Vietnam. I stayed at Bluebell Hotel in Hanoi, Vietnam. I booked online at the rate of 400,000 VND per night ($16.50 USD) and I booked it for its price and location in Hanoi. The Bluebell Hotel is in the alleys near the Hanoi […]
Where to stay in Ho Chi Minh City: the best areas for visitors in Saigon
This guide on where to stay in Ho Chi Minh City lists the best areas for visitors . This includes all accommodation types, from budget guesthouses to iconic five-star hotels. Ho Chi Minh City has a population of over 9 million people and is made up of 21 districts and 1 sub-city. There are thousands […]
Train SE22 from Saigon to Danang
Train SE22 is the Vietnam Railways service that operates from Saigon to Danang. Here is what to expect on this overnight service. There are usually 4 trains a day from Saigon to Hanoi that offer different times for arriving in Danang. There is also a train that only operates on the Saigon to Danang section. […]
Hotel Review: Sen Hotel Saigon, Ho Chi Minh City – Vietnam
Hotel Name: Sen Hotel Saigon. Address: 82 Le Lai street, District 1, Ho Chi Minh City, Vietnam. I stayed at the Sen Hotel Saigon in Ho Chi Minh City. I booked online at the rate of 438,509 VND ($19 USD) per night, and I booked it for its price and location. Sen Hotel Saigon is […]
Where to stay in Phan Thiet (Mui Ne): The best beach areas and hotels
This guide on where to stay in Phan Thiet lists the best beach areas on the Mui Ne/Phan Thiet resort coast. Phan Thiet is a coastal city in the South Central Coast region of Vietnam. It’s a popular beach area due to its proximity to Ho Chi Minh City. Phan Thiet is also referred to […]
Where to stay in Hue: The best hotels and areas for visitors in this historic city of Vietnam
Hue is one of the most historic cities in Vietnam, and a must-visit if you are seeing the highlights of Vietnam. The Imperial City is a UNESCO World Heritage Site as part of the Complex of Hué Monuments. If Hue was in Europe, then you would be right to assume that the most popular area […]
