After living in Saigon (also known as Ho Chi Minh City) for nine months, I'm excited to finally present my comprehensive guide to the city, complete with insider tips! If you're headed to Saigon for a few days, this post will tell you everything you need to know.
If you’re headed to Saigon as either a tourist or an expat, I’m sure you’re wondering what the city’s food scene is like. Let me assure you: it’s amazing! But it can be tough to navigate, especially for newcomers. In this post, I want to share some of my favorite dishes and restaurants...
As many of you know, I am a huge fan of exploring relatively unknown destinations. This typically means small towns, but occasionally I come across an island that isn’t yet on the radar of tourists and travelers. That was the case with one located off the southern coast of Vietnam known as Côn Đảo...
When I first visited Dalat earlier this year, I was sadly unable to explore outdoors because of heavy, non-stop rain. That’s why I was so excited to revisit the city with my friend Ismael a few months later! When we got off the plane and were greeted by blue skies, I was so excited to finally see what Dalat had to offer...
I’ve lived in Saigon for about nine months now, but I had never taken a trip to the Mekong River Delta. Luckily, having my parents visit me in Vietnam was the perfect excuse to go check it out! We decided to book a private day tour with a company called Mekong Delta Tourism (AG Travel)...
Now that I’ve lived here for six months, I can personally confirm that Vietnam has something for everyone. Trying to list all of the beaches worth visiting would be futile; the same goes for towns surrounded by beautiful green mountains. But for all you history buffs out there, look no further than the city of Huế...
When I learned that Dalat was the coffee growing capital of Vietnam, I knew I had to go check it out! In this post, I'll share seven unique cafes that everyone should check out while visiting this charming town in the mountains!
Vietnam's capital city of Hanoi isn't overtly touristy or political. But it's still a fascinating city that visitors to Northern Vietnam should explore for at least a day or two! In this post, I’ll reveal the sites and attractions in Hanoi that intrigued me most...
Did you know that you can reach the summit of Vietnam’s tallest mountain in just one afternoon? Located near the small village of Sa Pa in Lào Cai Province, Fansipan Mountain is the perfect day trip for anyone planning to spend a few days in this rural corner of Vietnam...
I recently spent two weeks among the rice terraces of Sa Pa in rural northwest Vietnam, where I met friendly locals and inspiring travelers from all walks of life. In this comprehensive post, I'll share everything I learned and experienced in this fascinating place!