When travelers talk about Hoi An, most say that they loved their visits. When I asked people why they loved Hoi An, they used generic descriptions ("lovely," "relaxed") and usually didn't discuss specific sights. After hearing so many people rave about Hoi An, I started rolling my eyes whenever people talked about the city. I was … Continue reading Hoi An
Vietnam
Hai Van Pass
Since many foreigners visit both Hue and Hoi An, they're faced with the question of how to travel between the two cities. If you want to do the trip quickly, you can take a 3-hour drive on the highway. A lot of travelers opt for a more scenic coastal trip, which includes a drive down the Hai … Continue reading Hai Van Pass
Hue
I visited Hue, Vietnam's former imperial capital, for three nights. I met a few travelers who said Hue was skippable, but I loved it. The tours I joined were a major factor in making my experience memorable. I started with a street food tour on my first night in Hue. I booked it with I Love Hue, a … Continue reading Hue
Phong Nha
Phong Nha is a national park that contains an extensive cave system. There are hotels and hostels in the park, but many travelers stay in Dong Hoi, which is about a 75-minute drive away. I booked a tour with Phongnha Discovery Tours through my hotel in Dong Hoi to see two caves: Paradise Cave and Phong Nha Cave, the … Continue reading Phong Nha
Hanoi
I spent roughly four days in Hanoi over the course of a week. This was interspersed with tours in Halong Bay and Sapa. I mostly did self-guided walking in Hanoi, but I did go on a street food tour with a sassy and hilarious guide named Amy. While leading us to various eateries, Amy told us about aspects … Continue reading Hanoi
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