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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.

By city

How to reach Hanoi by air: Noi Bai (HAN) airport, international hubs, domestic flights and the airport-to-centre transfer — with booking tips.

Hanoi on the ground: how to get around, what food and transport cost, a daily budget in USD, when to go and where to shop.

Where to stay in Hanoi: the Old Quarter, Hoan Kiem, French Quarter and Tay Ho compared, hotels by budget and how to book as a foreigner.

Practical Hanoi tips: common scams, etiquette, crossing the road, safety, apps and visas — the things first-time visitors need to know.

The best tours and day trips from Hanoi: Ha Long Bay, Ninh Binh, Sapa, the Perfume Pagoda and Bat Trang — how to choose and what they cost.

Hanoi weather and seasons month by month: the real winter, hot summer, dry vs rainy, the best time to go and what to pack.

Phu Quoc guide: the 30-day visa-free island, best beaches, resorts, night markets, getting around and 2026 prices for Vietnam\'s top island.

Phu Quoc or Nha Trang, Da Nang, Samui, Bali? Beaches, weather, prices, food and who each island suits — a clear verdict for your 2026 trip.

Diving and snorkelling in Phu Quoc: the An Thoi islands, dive centres, PADI courses, the season, prices and what you\'ll see underwater.

How to reach Phu Quoc by air: PQC airport, domestic flights, hub connections and the island\'s 30-day visa-free entry on direct arrival.

How to pick and book a Phu Quoc hotel: Duong Dong, Long Beach, Ong Lang and Sao areas, when to book and what to look for as a foreigner.