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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Where to stay in Ha Long 2026: cruise, city or island
Cruise cabin, Bai Chay hotel, Tuan Chau resort or a Cat Ba guesthouse — eight hotels reviewed, twelve compared, budgets from $255 for two over three days.
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.
Where to Stay in Hanoi: Best Areas & Hotels 2026
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.
Where to Stay in Phu Quoc: Areas & Booking Guide 2026
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.
Where to Stay in Da Lat: Best Areas & Hotels 2026
Where to stay in Da Lat: the centre, the lake and out-of-town hills, hotels and homestays by budget, and how to book as a foreigner.
Where to Stay in Cam Ranh: Best Resorts on Bai Dai
Where to stay in Cam Ranh: Long Beach (Bai Dai) resorts, all-inclusive options and budget picks, plus Cam Ranh vs Nha Trang — and how to book.
Melia Vinpearl Cam Ranh: Review, Rooms & Prices 2026
Meliá Vinpearl Cam Ranh reviewed: villa categories, the Bai Dai beach, dining, The Level, spa and family facilities — prices and how to book.
Where to Stay in Doc Let: Beach Resorts & Budget Stays
Where to stay at Doc Let: beachfront resorts and budget options for a quiet break away from Nha Trang — what to pick and how to book.
Where to Stay in Mui Ne: Beach Resorts & Kite Districts
Where to stay in Mui Ne: beachfront resorts, the kite districts and budget options — what to pick and how to book as a foreigner.
Where to Stay in Phan Thiet: Best Resorts & Areas 2026
Where to stay in Phan Thiet and Mui Ne: beach resorts, the Mui Ne strip vs the city and budget options — what to pick and how to book.
Da Nang Hotels 2026: Where to Stay by Area
Da Nang hotels guide: best areas (My Khe, An Thuong, city centre), 5-star resorts to hostels, how to book and getting from the airport.