Vietnam travel guides
Where to go, how to get around, what to eat and how to stay online — 20 practical guides written for travelers visiting Vietnam.
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Vietnam eSIM: The Complete 2026 Guide for Travelers
Everything you need to know about a Vietnam eSIM: phone compatibility, how much data you need, installing in 5 minutes, network coverage and quick fixes.
Read guideeSIM vs SIM vs Pocket WiFi in Vietnam: Which to Buy?
Choosing a Vietnam travel SIM? Compare eSIM, physical SIM, and pocket WiFi on price, convenience, and ID rules to find the best option for your trip and budget.
Read guideHow Much Mobile Data Do You Need for a Vietnam Trip?
How much data in Vietnam do you really need? Compare light vs heavy use, daily vs total-bucket eSIM plans, and the apps that eat your allowance on a Vietnam trip.
Read guideVietnam Airport Arrival: Get Connected at Noi Bai & Tan Son Nhat
Need a SIM card at a Vietnam airport? Here's the arrival flow at Noi Bai & Tan Son Nhat, kiosk tips, airport-to-city transport, and why an eSIM beats the queue.
Read guide12 Essential Travel Apps for Vietnam (and the Data to Run Them)
The 12 best travel apps for Vietnam, from Grab and Xanh SM to Google Translate camera mode and Zalo, plus the mobile data you need to keep them all running.
Read guideItinerary
The Perfect 7-Day Vietnam Itinerary for First-Timers
A 7-day Vietnam itinerary for first-timers, covering Hanoi, Ha Long Bay, Hoi An, and Ho Chi Minh City with internal flights, a Mekong day trip, and budget tips.
Read guide10-Day Vietnam Itinerary: North to South the Smart Way
A complete 10-day Vietnam itinerary north to south: Hanoi, Ninh Binh, Ha Long Bay, Hue, Hoi An, Saigon and the Mekong, with transport and budget tips.
Read guide2-Week Vietnam Itinerary: In-Depth North-to-South Route
A complete Vietnam itinerary for 2 weeks: Hanoi, Sapa, Ha Long Bay, Hoi An, Hue, Saigon, the Mekong and Phu Quoc, plus transport links and a realistic budget.
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Hanoi Travel Guide: Old Quarter, Street Food & Day Trips
The best things to do in Hanoi: explore the Old Quarter, eat your way through pho and bun cha, find where to stay, and plan day trips to Ha Long and Ninh Binh.
Read guideHa Long Bay & Lan Ha Bay: Cruises, Day Trips & How to Choose
Planning a Ha Long Bay tour? Compare Ha Long vs Lan Ha Bay, day trips vs overnight cruises, getting there from Hanoi, best season and booking tips to avoid scams.
Read guideNinh Binh & Sapa: Northern Vietnam Beyond Hanoi
Plan a trip to Ninh Binh Vietnam and Sapa: Trang An and Tam Coc boat rides, Mua Cave, rice terraces, Sapa trekking, plus how to get from Hanoi and when to go.
Read guideHoi An, Da Nang & Hue: Central Vietnam Travel Guide
A complete Hoi An travel guide plus Da Nang and Hue: lanterns, the Golden Bridge, the Imperial Citadel, the Hai Van Pass, where to base, and when to go.
Read guideHo Chi Minh City Travel Guide: District 1, Markets & Cu Chi
The best things to do in Ho Chi Minh City: District 1 sights, Ben Thanh Market, the Cu Chi Tunnels day trip, rooftop bars, where to stay and how to get around.
Read guideMekong Delta & Phu Quoc: Southern Vietnam Trips & Beaches
Plan the perfect Mekong Delta tour and Phu Quoc beach break: My Tho, Ben Tre, the Cai Rang floating market, when to go and how to get to the island by flight or ferry.
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When to go
Best Time to Visit Vietnam: Month-by-Month Weather Guide
Wondering about the best time to visit Vietnam? Get a clear month-by-month, region-by-region guide to Vietnam weather, the rainy season and when to go.
Read guideTet & Vietnam's Festivals: When They Are and How to Plan
Planning around Tet Vietnam and Lunar New Year? Learn when Vietnam's festivals fall, what closes, whether to travel during the holidays and how to book ahead.
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