Vietnam

I'll be honest — I went to Vietnam primarily to see Hạ Long Bay, and it delivered beyond what any photo prepares you for. But the surrounding region surprised me just as much. Ho Chi Minh City has a character I didn't anticipate, and wandering without a plan for an afternoon turned out to be one of …

I've been to a lot of countries and the thing I'll remember most about Vietnam isn't Phong Nha Caves or even the extraordinary pho — it's the people. In Hội An and out in the countryside, I encountered a warmth and generosity that felt completely genuine. One local family essentially adopted me for…

I thought I was going to Vietnam for beaches, food, and Hoan Kiem Lake. I got all of those things. What I didn't expect was how emotionally affecting the trip would be. The history — particularly around Hội An — hit in ways that good travel sometimes does. warm and entrepreneurial people was the mo…

Only had a long weekend — about 6 days — in Vietnam, based in Hội An. More than enough to fall for the place. Did Hạ Long Bay on day one and spent the rest of the time just walking and eating. The bún bò Huế situation here is no joke — some of the best eating I've done anywhere. incredibly affordab…

Did Vietnam on a shoestring for 5 days and it was absolutely manageable. Based in cheap guesthouses near Ho Chi Minh City centre and ate mostly at local spots — bánh mì from street stalls cost almost nothing and was better than anything in a tourist restaurant. Hội An Ancient Town has an entry fee …