It’s tempting to decide how many days in Hanoi you should spend based on fairytales—I should know.
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How to Stay Sane in Hoi An
Of all the things to do in Hoi An, my favorite activity in this ancient town is to reminisce.
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The Poor Man’s Forbidden City
Whatever you do in Hue, be careful about what you eat—otherwise, you might have to wait a decade to truly discover the city like I did.
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Saigon, Reborn
In Saigon as in Hanoi, there was a boy. But that’s where the similarities between these two stories ends.
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Make Your Vietnam Dreams Reality in 2021
I hope you’ll be able to visit Vietnam in 2021, but I can’t say for sure whether this will be possible.
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The Truth About Vietnam’s Cities
Vietnam’s largest cities are also similar when it comes to my own recent history in both.
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The Best Version of a Vietnam Trip
Although two weeks is the perfect length of an itinerary for Vietnam—especially if it’s your first time—it will almost certainly leave you wanting more.
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A Crash Course in Vietnam Visas
It’s tempting to think of a Vietnam visa on arrival as easy and stress-free, especially if you’ve never been to Vietnam.
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Halong Bay for Fancy Folks
I’m not sure the end result of a Halong Bay luxury cruise is any different than an ordinary one.
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What to Do—and Where to Stay—in Can Tho
Depending on where you make your home in the Mekong Delta, the journey and the destination can be one in the same.
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