With so many incredible countries to choose from, picking a destination to visit in Southeast Asia is challenging. Here’s the good news: It’s hard to go wrong when comparing Vietnam vs Thailand as the best vacation spot. Both Vietnam and Thailand offer unique tour activities, delicious cuisine, and gawk-worthy architecture. But they also have enough …
Vietnam has skyrocketed to the top of many Southeast Asia itineraries. Despite its challenging past, it’s a flourishing country, with poverty rates dropping nearly 10% from 2010 to 2020 and 99.4% of the population having access to electricity. But you understandably might be wondering—is Vietnam safe? Vietnam is a very safe country. Crime rates are …
Ho Chi Minh City (formerly called Saigon) was the capital of South Vietnam until 1975. Although Hanoi has been Vietnam’s capital since then, Ho Chi Minh remains an important financial and educational hub. If you’re interested in including Ho Chi Minh in your travel plans, you’re understandably wondering—Is Ho Chi Minh City safe? Ho Chi …
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Hanoi is one of the most popular tourist destinations in Vietnam. Not only does it have an old town charm that the metropolis of Ho Chi Minh City lacks, but it’s also an excellent base for taking trips to Ha Long Bay and the Sapa rice fields. But if you’re a first-timer to Vietnam, you’re …
If you’re like me, you enjoy visiting a country’s capital. But if you’re short on vacation days or the travelers in your group have varying interests, Vietnam poses an interesting problem: Hanoi and Ho Chi Minh City have both been Vietnam’s capital. So, what’s the difference between Hanoi and Ho Chi Minh City? Hanoi has …
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If you’re considering a visit to Sapa, you’ve likely seen photos of bushy green rice plants spilling down into a valley framed by towering mountains. But unless you know the best time to visit Sapa, your trip could look like anything but that. The best time to visit Sapa is in July and August. The …
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If you’re on the fence about whether a full-day trekking tour in Sapa is worth the travel time, I say go for it if the weather forecast is favorable. Hiking in Sapa was my favorite activity during my 2-month Vietnam stay. I’ll give you the low-down on what to expect from a one-day Sapa trek, …
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Many travelers-to-be dream of visiting the Sapa rice fields, but few make time in their Vietnam itinerary to do so. And it’s no wonder—Sapa is about six hours northwest of Hanoi by bus, and going by train takes even longer. But visiting Sapa’s rice terraces is a highlight for many travelers. I fall into this …
