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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Is Vietnam Safe? Scams, Traffic & Safety Tips 2026
How safe is Vietnam? Overall safety, pickpockets and scams, traffic, food and water, solo and female travel, and emergency numbers.
Travel Insurance for Vietnam: What to Cover & Where
Travel insurance for Vietnam: why you need it, what to cover (medical evacuation, motorbikes), where to buy, how much and how to make a claim.
Vaccinations for Vietnam: What You Need Before You Go
Vaccinations and health prep for Vietnam: recommended and required shots, malaria and dengue, a first-aid kit and the timeline — per CDC/WHO/NHS.
Temples & Pagodas of Vietnam: What to See & Etiquette
Vietnam’s top temples and pagodas — the Perfume Pagoda, Bai Dinh, Cao Dai and more — plus dress code, etiquette and how to visit respectfully.
Vietnam War Sites & Museums: A Visitor’s Guide 2026
Vietnam War sites and museums: the War Remnants Museum, Cu Chi and Vinh Moc tunnels, the DMZ and Hoa Lo — with tickets, context and tips.
Craft Villages of Vietnam: Ceramics, Silk & Souvenirs
Vietnam’s craft villages: Bat Trang ceramics, Van Phuc silk, Thanh Ha pottery and more — how to visit, what to buy and getting there.
Rice Terraces of Vietnam: Sapa, Mu Cang Chai & When to Go
Vietnam’s rice terraces: Sapa, Mu Cang Chai and Pu Luong — the water and golden-harvest seasons, trekking, photography and how to get there.
National Parks of Vietnam: Wildlife, Caves & Trekking
Vietnam’s national parks: Phong Nha, Cat Tien, Cat Ba, Cuc Phuong and Bach Ma — wildlife, caves, trekking, tickets and how to get there.
Islands of Vietnam: Which One to Choose in 2026
Vietnam’s islands compared: Phu Quoc, Con Dao, Cat Ba, Ly Son, Nam Du and more — beaches, diving, which to pick and how to get there.
Hidden Gems of Vietnam: Off-the-Beaten-Path Places
Vietnam off the beaten path: Pu Luong, Ha Giang, Quy Nhon, Ly Son, Ban Gioc and more — where to go to skip the crowds and how to get there.
Central Highlands of Vietnam: Coffee, Elephants & Falls
Vietnam’s Central Highlands (Tay Nguyen): Buon Ma Thuot coffee, Kon Tum, waterfalls, ethnic villages and coffee farms — and how to get there.