The history of Cu Chi Tunnel
About 50 to 70 kilometers northwest of Ho Chi Minh City, the quiet farmland of Cu Chi district hides one of the most remarkable wartime ...
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Most beautiful places to photograph in Vietnam
Vietnam gives photographers an unusual amount to work with. Limestone islands rise from emerald water, lantern-lit streets glow ...
Complete Vietnamese food guide for travelers
Most visitors arrive in Vietnam already knowing pho and banh mi. Both deserve their fame, but they only scratch the surface. Vietnamese cooking changes noticeably ...
Best beaches in Vietnam: a region-by-region guide
Vietnam's coastline runs more than 3,260 kilometers from the Chinese border to the Gulf of Thailand, and that length produces real variety — dramatic ...
North Vietnam vs south Vietnam: how to choose between them
Deciding between north and south Vietnam is one of the first real planning questions most first-time visitors run into. Ha Noi ...
Vietnam weather guide by regions
Vietnam stretches more than 1,600 kilometers from north to south, and that length is exactly why "what's the weather like in ...
Ba Na Hills and the Golden Bridge: is it worth the trip?
Two giant stone hands, weathered and moss-covered, appear to lift a golden walkway out of the clouds above Da Nang. It's one of the most photographed spots ...
Vietnam in November travel guide
November is one of the more interesting months on Vietnam's calendar, mainly because the country's three regions are all doing something ...
Halong Bay vs Lan Ha Bay: Complete comparison guide
When travelers plan their Vietnam cruise, they inevitably face the question: Should I visit Halong Bay or Lan Ha Bay? These two spectacular destinations, both featuring ...
A guide to Vietnam temples and pagodas
Vietnam's religious architecture spans well over a thousand years, shaped by indigenous ancestor worship, Chinese Buddhism, Confucian tradition, Hindu Cham heritage, ...