Updated 06/09/26 You have not really visited Vietnam unless you stay in a homestay. Nowadays, you can choose the cheaper shared dorm option or take a private room. However, the chances are that you will have no choice but to…
Updated 06/09/26 All over Vietnam you will find independant mechanics that have set up shop to service and repair motorbikes. These are unregulated service providers and as such you need to watch carefully the quality of their wor
Updated 06/09/26 Occasionally, on the roadside you will see these large furnaces. They are used to melt down the bitumen that is to be laid on the ever expanding road network throughout the province. This is by no means a ‘Ha…
Updated 06/09/26 When the streets turn red and gold, it means Lì Xì season is here. Those little red envelopes are more than decoration; they are a complex web of social currency. We break down the legend and the rules in this…
Updated 06/09/26 Vietnam has one of the most distinct yet diverse food scenes of any nation on the planet, and pho is the most iconic Vietnamese food there is. The dish is arguably a microcosm of what Vietnamese cuisine is known…
Updated 20/08/26 Short on time but big on curiosity? This compact guide highlights the best ways to experience the energy, flavors, and culture packed into one unforgettable day. Hanoi’s Old Quarter If you only had one day to…
Updated 08/08/26 If you are planning to ride a motorbike in Vietnam this February, you need to prepare. The country transforms completely: chaotic cities become ghost towns, prices fluctuate, and finding a mechanic becomes a survi
Updated 08/08/26 Riding through Vietnam in January or February means witnessing a transformation. Streets turn into rivers of color as motorbikes haul Kumquat, Peach, and Apricot trees. These aren’t just decorations like…
Updated 06/09/26 Every nation has its own particular quirks when it comes to culture, but few regions (SE Asia) or countries have quite as many idiosyncrasies as Vietnam. Do you know what you have to do before entering a…
Updated 08/08/26 So, you have travelled to the northernmost province of Vietnam and now you are at the northernmost point of that northernmost province. Why not have a cup of coffee in the northernmost café? How to get there So…