Hoi An host’s millions of visitors each year and it is one of the most popular tourist destinations in Vietnam. This UNESCO World Heritage site is famous for the enchanting golden hued architecture and waterways of its Ancient Town. While Hoi An has a captivating old-world charm, many also take...

Many people visit Vietnam to learn more about the Vietnam War. Saigon or Ho Chi Minh City as it now known featured heavily during this conflict and you will find many historical places in Ho Chi Minh City that will give you an insight into these tragic events. Although the...

What to see in Hoi An When we started planning our trip to Vietnam, most people we talked to said “You have to go to Hoi An!” So our third stop in a week in Vietnam just had to be Hoi An. To get to Hoi An we flew from...

Hanoi to Halong Bay Cruise The second leg of our week in Vietnam began with the 4 hour bus journey from Hanoi to Halong Bay for our Halong Bay Cruise. A UNESCO World Heritage site, Halong Bay is famous for its towering limestone formations and peaceful inlets. There is a...

Things to do during 3 Days in Hanoi After finishing our House sit in Hong Kong we decided to fulfil our goal of having a week in Vietnam, something we had promised ourselves since leaving Australia. Our first stop, 3 days in Hanoi. We chose to stay in Hanoi’s Old Quarter...

With over 2000 miles of coastline, Vietnam is famous for the pristine and cost saving beaches. If you want beautiful beaches for the ideal vacation, Vietnam delivers because Vietnam has a lot of secluded coves emerald water and white sands fit for snorkeling. These are the most pristine and beautiful...