Coming: Fly into Nội Bài International airport if this is your first stop. If not, you probably took the bus in from elsewhere in Vietnam or Laos. Many times you’ll arrive extremely early in the morning from the night bus (4am) and hostels will charge you for a bed if you want one upon arrival.  Once […]

Sa Pa  Coming: Take a bus from Hanoi- your accommodation can help you arrange a bus. The ride takes around 6 hours and will drop you off in the center of town. Once here, everywhere in the town is walkable.  I took Sa Pa Express and was happy with them.  Sleeping:  Green Valley Hotel – Everything […]

Coming: First you’ll take a bus to Nihn Bihn.  The night bus from Phong Nha will get you to the station at around 4 am with the connecting bus at 7ism am. You’ll then take the bus a few hours to the ferry, ride the ferry to the island, and get on another bus to […]

Coming: Take a bus in.   Sleeping: Thien Phu Hostel – Nothing special but it was clean and quiet. Located right across the street from Easy Tiger – the most popular backpacker hostel and bar in the area- it was nice to stay in a quiet place and head across the street to hang out.  Overall: 7/10    […]

Coming: Fly in from Saigon or Hanoi, take the bus from Hoi An if you’re coming from the south or down from Da Nang, Phong Nha or Hanoi if you’re coming from the north. If you’re coming from the south there is also the option to take a motorcycle tour from Hoi An. Many people […]

Coming: Take a bus or a plane in. Once you’re here, travel by bicycle or on foot. Sleeping: Cloudy Homestay and Hostel– A nice little place. The rooms were decent, breakfast good and a nice vibe. Most of the accommodation is located around the same area- about 20-25 minute walk from the main part of town but […]

Da Lat Coming: If coming from Saigon you’ve probably taken a night bus and will arrive around 5 am. Walk to Cozy Nook and ring the bell. You can hang out in the reception and nap a few hours until breakfast. Once you’re here it’s easy to get around on foot.   Sleeping: Cozy Nook Hostel – YOU […]

Coming: Fly here from Saigon or take a ferry from Cambodia. Once you’re here, take a motorbike around or walk.  Sleeping: Mia Homestay – The owners were so nice and really helpful. It was located a short walk from a quiet beach as well as some good restaurants and the rooms were clean and the vibe […]

AKA Saigon  Coming: Flying- Tan Son Nhat International Airport is the largest airport in Vietnam.  From there you can take a cab into District 1. Bussing- It’s an easy border crossing from Cambodia and a short 6 hour ride. I recommend going through a travel agency for arranging your bus and Vietnam visa as it […]

So you’ve got a date with Vietnam, now what? My date: Saigon > Phu Quoc Island  > Da Lat > Hoi An  > Hue > Phong Nha > Cat Ba Island > Hanoi > Sa Pa > Hanoi  How long? 34 days- definitely could’ve spent longer  First Impressions: If you could only do one thing in Vietnam….. Trekking in Sa Pa Will […]

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