Handicrafts from Northern Vietnam

What to buy in Vietnam from North to South!

Many tourists enjoy souvenir shopping in Vietnam to not only commemorate their time in the country but also to give items as gifts or...
what not to bring to Vietnam

What NOT to Bring to Vietnam

  We recently posted about the items you should bring with you when visiting Vietnam.  We thought it would be fitting to also tell you...
Avoid scam in North Vietnam

How to Stay Safe and Avoid Scams in North Vietnam – Hanoi, Halong Bay...

Generally, Vietnam is a very safe country in which to travel. Compared to most major tourist cities in the West – Paris, London, New York,...
A female traveler with two Hmong women

Actionable safety tips for solo female travelers in Vietnam

Although Vietnam is one of the safest countries in the world for solo travelers, women traveling alone are still more likely than men to...
Hanoi Shopping

The Ultimate Hanoi Shopping Guide – What to buy and where to buy it...

We wrote a very popular article focused on Ho Chi Minh City shopping awhile back, and have since had many requests for a similar piece for shopping...
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