Everything worth knowing
about Vietnam
Honest, practical articles from people who actually live here — written the way we’d brief a friend before a trip.
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Hanoi Prices 2026: Food from $2, Hotels from $17
What Hanoi costs in 2026 — food, hotels, transport, tickets, spa and SIM cards in dong and dollars. Budgets for two weeks and a month of living.
Saigon Food Tour 2026 with a Private Local Guide
Saigon food tour 2026 with local guide Denny: 11 or 8 tastings from ~$39. Book a vetted English-speaking private guide through VietnamSpot.
Cu Chi Tunnels Private Guide 2026 — Tour from Saigon
A private Cu Chi Tunnels tour from Saigon with local expert guide Denny: itinerary, inclusions, per-person pricing from $40, easy booking via VietnamSpot.
Mekong Delta Private Tour 2026: Local Guide from Saigon
Full-day private Mekong Delta tour from Saigon with local guide Denny: wild honey, canal boat, coconut candy, lunch and a pagoda. Book via VietnamSpot.
Vietnam SIM Card & eSIM (2026): Operators & Data Plans
Which SIM is best in Vietnam? Viettel for coverage, an eSIM before you fly for convenience. Operators, data plans, where to buy and real 2026 USD prices.
Banh Xeo: Vietnam's Sizzling Pancake — Where to Eat It
What banh xeo is, how southern and central versions differ, how to eat it, where to try it in Vietnam with prices, and whether it's gluten-free.
Banh Cuon: Hanoi's Steamed Rice Rolls — Where to Eat It
Banh cuon is Hanoi's steamed rice-roll breakfast. How it's made on cloth, what's inside, where to eat it in Hanoi, a home recipe, and is it gluten-free.
Ao Dai: Vietnam's National Dress — and Where to Get One Made
What the ao dai is, how northern and southern styles differ, where and for how much to get one tailored in Hoi An, and where to do a photoshoot.
Bia Hoi: Hanoi's Fresh Street Beer — Where to Drink It
Bia hoi is Hanoi's fresh draft beer for pennies. What it is, its history, where to drink it at the Ta Hien corner, the price, the etiquette and the snacks.
Da Nang 2026: Vietnam's Nomad-Favourite Coastal City
Da Nang guide: beaches, Dragon Bridge, where to stay, food, getting around and visas — Vietnam’s most liveable coastal city for travellers and nomads.
Ba Na Hills & the Golden Bridge: Tickets, Tips 2026
Da Nang’s Ba Na Hills: the Golden Bridge, the record cable car, French Village and Fantasy Park — ticket prices, how to get there and whether it’s worth it.