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Vietnam Travel Guide

Vietnam is a long and narrow country in South East Asia. This Vietnam Travel Guide contains a two week itinerary that takes you all the way from south to north. It borders Cambodia, Laos, and China. Its recent history is one of war and rebellion. Remains of the US war history can be seen in the capital Ho Chi Min City but also along the DMZ in central Vietnam. The French colonization also put a stamp on the architecture in the major cities. In central Vietnam there are several remains of the old Cham Empire of which My Son Sanctuary is probably the most famous. It’s also home to beautiful white beaches, jungles, and beautiful rice paddies along the Mekong Delta. Remote hill tribes can be found in the far north and lower western central Vietnam. This Vietnam Travel Guide will show it all! Vietnam is a country perfect for a first-time trip to South East Asia and one that I recommend everyone to visit.

Make sure to read my sample itinerary for two weeks in Vietnam; from south to north and also my Ho Chi Minh City to Siem Reap itinerary including Mekong Cruise. Both are a complete Vietnam Travel Guide containing all the highlights of Vietnam and it will guide you in the most efficient way.

Outside pool view - VIETNAM - Luxury stay: Intercontinental Phu Quoc Long Beach Resort review
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VIETNAM – Luxury stay: Intercontinental Phu Quoc Long Beach Resort review

September 28, 2018 Chris W. 1

I’m a huge fan of Intercontinental hotels as you probably know. When I saw that the Intercontinental Phu Quoc opened early summer I added a 4-night stay there to the summer family holidays. It was a perfect fit as I had a 4-night gap in [read more]

Mekong Delta Sunset - VIETNAM & CAMBODIA - Ho Chi Minh City to Siem Reap itinerary with Mekong Cruise
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VIETNAM & CAMBODIA – 2 or 3-week Ho Chi Minh City to Siem Reap itinerary with Mekong Cruise

September 16, 2018 Chris W. 0

Vietnam and Cambodia are one of my favorite countries in South East Asia and I have always wanted to go back one day. Doing a Mekong Cruise has been high on my wishlist too. During the last summer holidays I finally went back with my [read more]

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Vietnam Travel Guide

VIETNAM – DMZ day tour from Hue; the must see places

May 11, 2018 Chris W. 2

Vietnam’s Demilitarized Zone, or DMZ, was a 10-kilometer-wide stretch of land running from Laos to the China South Sea roughly along the 17th parallel. It separated north and south Vietnam after the first Indochina war that ended in 1954. A visit to the DMZ is [read more]

Old Military Tank - VIETNAM - Must do day trip: Cu Chi tunnels and Cao Dai Temple from Ho Chi Min City
Vietnam Travel Guide

VIETNAM – Must do day trip: Cu Chi tunnels and Cao Dai Temple from Ho Chi Min City

November 25, 2017 Chris W. 0

Ho Chi Min City is a great city to stay several days but a day trip to the Cao Dai Temple and Cu Chi Tunnels is a must do too. The Cao Dai religion was new to me as I didn’t know about it prior [read more]

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VIETNAM – A Hoi An country side tour is something you must do to see the local life

April 15, 2017 Chris W. 1

Hoi An is a city in Central Vietnam and was the second city on my two-week Vietnam itinerary. One day Hoi An Express took me on a motorbike country side tour; my family stayed at the Palm Garden Hoi An Beach Resort. Exploring the country [read more]

VIETNAM - Must see things in two weeks; a sample Vietnam itinerary
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VIETNAM – Must see things in two weeks; a sample Vietnam itinerary

November 29, 2016 Chris W. 1

I have visited Vietnam twice; the first time a few years back with my son and recently with the whole family. It’s time to wrap up all these days into a sample itinerary for two weeks in Vietnam. This two weeks Vietnam itinerary takes you [read more]

VIETNAM - Local food is a must: Do a Hoi An food tour in the evening
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VIETNAM – Eat like a local! Do a Hoi An food tour in the evening!

November 26, 2016 Chris W. 3

Asian street food is one of my favorites. I love to wander around and eat at various small stalls and restaurants, but I’m lazy to find the best places. It’s difficult to find the best places in town and it takes up too much time [read more]

Vietnam Travel Guide

VIETNAM – My Son Sanctuary day trip from Hoi An; exploring the Champa Kingdom

October 20, 2016 Chris W. 0

My Son Sanctuary is a centuries old Hindu temple complex located an hour drive from Hoi An. It’s a must see in Vietnam and makes a great day trip from Hoi An. My family and I went there with a private car and guide hired [read more]

VIETNAM - Art and an awesome rooftop bar & pool at Hotel Des Arts Saigon
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VIETNAM – Art and an awesome rooftop bar & pool at Hotel Des Arts Saigon

October 10, 2016 Chris W. 0

Ho Chi Min City or also called Saigon was the starting point and end point of a two-week Vietnam summer holiday with my wife and kids. On the return we had a two night stay at the Hotel Des Arts Saigon. This hotel is member [read more]

VIETNAM - Visiting Hoi An? The Palm Garden Beach Resort is the place to stay!
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VIETNAM – Visiting Hoi An? The Palm Garden Hoi An Beach Resort is the place to stay!

September 17, 2016 Chris W. 0

A trip to Vietnam is not without a visit to Hoi An. This beautiful ancient town was also on my Vietnam itinerary for a two night stay. A visit to Hoi An old town, a motorbike country side tour and a half day trip to [read more]

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