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FeaturedJune 28, 2026
A Complete and Thoroughly Considered Field Guide to Choosing Between the Overnight Cruises, Day Trips, and Multi-Day Packages That Sail the Waters of Hạ Long an
Everything you need to weigh up before you book a cruise on Hạ Long or Lan Hạ Bay, from cabin classes and crowd levels to the difference a third day makes and how to avoid the busiest routes, distilled into one practical and readable guide for first-time visitors to the bay. Everything you need to w
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June 25, 2026
The caves of Phong Nha, explained
From day-trip grottoes to the world’s largest cave — which one is right for you?
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June 19, 2026
A short guide to Vietnamese coffee
From cà phê sữa đá to egg coffee — what to order and where it comes from.
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June 13, 2026
Packing for a Sa Pa trek: a short, honest list
Boots, layers, and the three things everyone forgets before a mountain homestay.
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June 9, 2026
A morning at the Mekong floating markets
Dawn on the delta: what to expect, what to eat, and how to find the quieter channels.
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June 1, 2026
Two unhurried days in Hội An
Lanterns, tailors, and riverside mornings — a slow itinerary for the old town.
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May 22, 2026
The best time to visit Vietnam, region by region
When the north is misty and the south is golden — how to time your trip for the weather you want.
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