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Vietnam
Duration 14 days Season October-April Currency VND (Vietnamese Dong) USD 1 USD ≈ 25,200 VND Lang Vietnamese
“The real voyage of discovery consists not in seeking new landscapes, but in having new eyes.”— Marcel Proust
Vietnam spans misty northern mountains to the lush Mekong Delta, with deep cultural richness in every region.
Why I Want to Visit
Legendary street food, diverse landscapes, welcoming people, and remarkably affordable travel.
Planned Itinerary
- Hanoi (3 days) — The chaotic Old Quarter, street food tours, Ho Chi Minh Mausoleum
- Ha Long Bay (2 days) — Cruise through limestone karsts and emerald waters
- Hoi An (3 days) — Lantern-lit ancient town, tailored clothes, cooking classes
- Ho Chi Minh City (3 days) — War museums, Cu Chi tunnels, vibrant nightlife
- Mekong Delta (2 days) — Floating markets, river life, tropical fruits
What I’m Most Excited About
- Eating authentic pho at a street stall in Hanoi at 6 AM
- Kayaking through the limestone caves of Ha Long Bay
- Getting custom clothes made in Hoi An within 24 hours
- Riding a motorbike through the scenic Hai Van Pass
Where to Eat
- Pho Gia Truyen (Hanoi) — No-frills Old Quarter institution for Hanoi’s best pho bo since the 1950s.. 📍 Maps
- Bun Cha Huong Lien (Hanoi) — The Obama-Bourdain bun cha spot with outstanding grilled pork and noodles.. 📍 Maps
- Nha Hang Ngon (Ho Chi Minh City) — Open-air restaurant in a colonial villa with live cooking stations.. 📍 Maps
- Morning Glory (Hoi An) — Central Vietnamese street food elevated to restaurant quality.. 📍 Maps
- Banh Mi Phuong (Hoi An) — Legendary banh mi stall praised by Bourdain as Vietnam’s best.. 📍 Maps
Where to Stay
- Hanoi La Siesta Hotel & Spa ★★★★ (Hanoi) — Elegant Old Quarter boutique hotel with rooftop bar.. View →
- Hotel Majestic Saigon ★★★★ (Ho Chi Minh City) — Grand colonial-era hotel on the Saigon River with rooftop views.. View →
- An Bang Seaside Village ★★★ (Hoi An) — Beachside bungalows a short bike ride from the ancient town.. View →
- Nexy Hostel ★★ (Hanoi) — Stylish budget pods in the Old Quarter with a lively rooftop bar.. View →
Tours & Excursions
- Hanoi Street Food Walking Tour — Old Quarter tastings of pho, bun cha, egg coffee, and banh cuon. 3h. View →
- Ha Long Bay Day Cruise — Cruise through limestone karsts with kayaking. 10h. View →
- Cu Chi Tunnels Tour from Ho Chi Minh City — Explore the legendary wartime tunnel network with a guide. 6h. View →
- Hoi An Cooking Class & Market Tour — Market visit and riverside cooking class for cao lau and banh xeo. 4h. View →
- Mekong Delta Day Tour — Boat through floating markets. 9h. View →
Getting Around & Where to Stay
Airports, transport, taxis, hotels & useful apps for Vietnam
Things to See & Do
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