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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Mekong Delta Private Tour 2026: Local Guide from Saigon
Full-day private Mekong Delta tour from Saigon with local guide Denny: wild honey, canal boat, coconut candy, lunch and a pagoda. Book via VietnamSpot.
Vietnam SIM Card & eSIM (2026): Operators & Data Plans
Which SIM is best in Vietnam? Viettel for coverage, an eSIM before you fly for convenience. Operators, data plans, where to buy and real 2026 USD prices.
What the ao dai is, how northern and southern styles differ, where and for how much to get one tailored in Hoi An, and where to do a photoshoot.
Da Nang guide: beaches, Dragon Bridge, where to stay, food, getting around and visas — the most liveable coastal city in Vietnam for travellers and nomads.
Ba Na Hills & the Golden Bridge: Tickets, Tips 2026
Da Nang\'s Ba Na Hills: the Golden Bridge, the record cable car, French Village and Fantasy Park — ticket prices, how to get there and whether it\'s worth it.
Marble Mountains, Da Nang: Caves, Views, Tickets 2026
How to visit the Marble Mountains near Da Nang: cave temples, viewpoints, the lift vs the stairs, ticket prices and getting there from the city or Hoi An.
Hai Van Pass: How to Cross Vietnam\'s Best Coast Road
The Hai Van Pass between Da Nang and Hue: motorbike, easy-rider, car or the heritage train — how to cross, what to see and the best time to go.