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.
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Getting to Ninh Binh 2026: train, limousine van, prices
Hanoi to Ninh Binh in 2026: train from $4, limousine van with hotel pickup for $10, buses, Grab. Plus how to move around a region with no public transport.
Ninh Binh Food Guide 2026: Goat, Crispy Rice, 7 Spots
What to eat in Ninh Binh: mountain goat de nui, crispy rice com chay, prices in VND and USD, seven verified restaurants and a map.
Ninh Binh Tours from Hanoi 2026: Day Trips, Costs, Routes
Every way to do Ninh Binh from Hanoi in 2026: group, small-group and private tour prices, one-day and two-day routes, trains, buses and the DIY maths.
Con Dao weather month by month in 2026
Con Dao climate month by month: air and sea temperature, rainfall, typhoon window. When to go for the beach, diving or nesting turtles.
Con Dao Beaches: Which One to Visit and When (2026)
A practical guide to Con Dao beaches: which swim year-round, which appear only at low tide, park permits, snorkeling and turtle season. 2026 prices.
Con Dao Tours 2026: Sea, Jungle, History and Turtles
Con Dao tours in 2026: snorkeling and diving, national park treks, the prison complex and the 24-a-night turtle sleepover. Prices, operators, seasons.
Con Dao Transport 2026: Flights, Ferries, Bikes, Buses
How to reach Con Dao and get around it in 2026: VASCO flights, Superdong ferry, the new electric bus 173, bike rental from $4/day. Grab does not work here.
Getting Around Hue 2026: Taxis, Scooters, Dragon Boats
How to get around Hue and out of it in 2026: taxis and apps, scooter rental, dragon boats, the heritage train to Da Nang and Phu Bai airport.
Bat Trang Pottery Village: Hanoi Day Trip Guide 2026
Bat Trang ceramic village near Hanoi — bus 47A for 7,000 VND, the museum for 60,000, pottery classes from 30,000, and what the ceramics actually cost.
Vesak (Phat Dan) in Vietnam — 2026–2028 dates, the Buddha bathing ritual, processions and lotus lanterns, vegetarian week, and pagoda etiquette for visitors.
