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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Is Hue Worth Visiting in 2026? An Honest 8/10 Review
Is Hue worth visiting? Our verdict is 8/10. The Citadel, the tombs and bun bo make the case for; ruins, rain and dead nights make the case against.
Quy Nhon Attractions 2026: Cham Towers, Coves, Lighthouses
What to see in Quy Nhon in 2026 — 11th-century Cham towers, Ky Co cove, an 1890 French lighthouse, pagodas. Verified fees in VND and USD, day routes, map.
Vung Tau Hotels 2026: Where to Stay Near Saigon
Vung Tau hotels in 2026: Pullman, Imperial, Fusion Suites, beachfront rooms from $46 and Long Hai pool villas. Prices in USD, Back Beach vs Front Beach.
Hoi An Shopping 2026: Tailors, Silk and Lanterns
Where to get a suit made for $90, buy real silk, lanterns and ceramics in Hoi An. The top five tailors, 2026 prices, and what not to buy.
Hoi An Prices 2026: Food, Hotels and Tailors in Dollars
What Hoi An costs in 2026: Old Town ticket $4.70, hotels from $9, a tailored suit from $150. Full price tables in dong and dollars, plus three budgets.
What to Eat in Hoi An 2026: Cao Lau, White Rose, Mi Quang
Hoi An food guide: the top 10 dishes, the best restaurants and addresses, the market, Banh Mi Phuong, cooking classes and prices — with a map.
Hanoi Reviews 2026: An Honest 7.2 out of 10
Honest Hanoi reviews for 2026: rated across 10 categories, the real pros and cons, food, air quality, day trips to Ha Long and Ninh Binh. Is it worth it?
Hanoi Shopping 2026: Markets, Silk and Craft Villages
Where to buy silk, ceramics and souvenirs in Hanoi: Dong Xuan market, Hang Gai street, Bat Trang and Van Phuc villages, malls. Prices, map, haggling rules.
Hanoi Prices 2026: Food from $2, Hotels from $17
What Hanoi costs in 2026 — food, hotels, transport, tickets, spa and SIM cards in dong and dollars. Budgets for two weeks and a month of living.
Saigon Food Tour 2026 with a Private Local Guide
Saigon food tour 2026 with local guide Denny: 11 or 8 tastings from ~$39. Book a vetted English-speaking private guide through VietnamSpot.
Cu Chi Tunnels Private Guide 2026 — Tour from Saigon
A private Cu Chi Tunnels tour from Saigon with local expert guide Denny: itinerary, inclusions, per-person pricing from $40, easy booking via VietnamSpot.