Hoi An is a historic city located in central Vietnam, famous for its UNESCO World Heritage old town. Hoi An Ancient Town is the main attraction, so finding a place in a convenient location should be your priority. This Where To Stay Guide lists the best areas to stay in Hoi An, and some other […]
Hotel Review: Yen Vy Hotel & Apartment, Da Nang – Vietnam
Hotel Review of the Yen Vy Hotel & Apartment in the An Thuong beach area in Da Nang. Hotel Name: Yen Vy Hotel & Apartment. Address: 24-26 An Thượng 30, Phước Mỹ, Da Nang, Vietnam. I stayed at the Yen Vy Hotel & Apartment in Da Nang. I booked online at the rate of $12.25 […]
Where to stay in Can Tho – The best area for visitors, and hotels in Can Tho
Where to stay in Can Tho. A guide to the best area to stay if you are a visitor, and the best accommodation, from hostels, guesthouses, hotels, and resorts. Can Tho is the biggest city in the Mekong Delta and home to the famous Cai Rang floating market. Traditionally the most popular way to visit […]
Hotel Review: Delight Hotel Mui Ne, Phan Thiet – Vietnam
Hotel Name: Delight Hotel Mui Ne. Address: 109B Nguyen Dinh Chieu, Ham Tien, Mũi Né, Phan Thiet, Vietnam. I stayed at the Delight Hotel Mui Ne in Phan Thiet, Vietnam. I booked at the rate of 360,533 VND ($15.35 USD) per night, and I booked for the price and location in Phan Thiet. Phan Thiet […]
Da Nang to Hue by train via the Hai Van Pass
The North-South Railway of Vietnam follows the coast for much of its journey from Hanoi to Ho Chi Minh City. There are some sections that travel along the sea, offering spectacular views. The most famous section of the railway is the Hai Van Pass. The Hai Van Pass is between Da Nang and Lang Co, […]
Hotel Review: SaiGon Sky Hotel, Ho Chi Minh City
Hotel Name: SaiGon Sky Hotel. Address: 245 Hai Ba Trung St., District 3, Ho Chi Minh City, Vietnam. I stayed at the SaiGon Sky Hotel in Ho Chi Minh City. I booked online at the rate of 290,000 VND ($12.35 USD) per night, and I booked it for its price and location in Ho Chi […]
Tam Anh Guesthouse: Budget guesthouse in the backpacker area of Ho Chi Minh City
Hotel Name: Tam Anh Guesthouse. Address: 241/21 Đ. Phạm Ngũ Lão, Phường Phạm Ngũ Lão, District 1, Ho Chi Minh City, Vietnam. I stayed at the Tam Anh Guesthouse in Ho Chi Minh City. This guesthouse is in the Pham Ngu Lau backpacker area of Saigon, which is the best area for backpackers to stay […]
Where to stay in Hanoi: The best areas for first-time visitors
Hanoi has a population of over 8 million people and is broken up into 30 administrative districts. This soon-to-be megacity is a confusing mess of streets with seemingly as many motorbikes as there are people. [Motorbikes in the Old Quarter.] If you are visiting Hanoi for the first time it may not seem apparent where […]
Ho Chi Minh City to Phnom Penh by bus
Ho Chi Minh City to Phnom Penh is 240 km apart by road, and getting the bus is the cheapest way to travel between the two cities. Despite the relatively close distance and flat terrain, the roads are congested and not built for highway cruising. Google Maps says the trip can be done in 5 […]
Vietnam Railways – A guide to every line, tickets, and FAQs
This guide lists all of the current railways in Vietnam, how to buy tickets, and other frequently asked questions. Getting the train in Vietnam is the classic way to see the country. The long North-South Railway that travels along the coast is often listed among the best train routes in the world. While the train […]
