What to Eat in Phong Nha
What to eat in Phong Nha, Vietnam: banh xeo, bun bo Hue, and where to find the best seafood near cave country.
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Where to Stay in Phong Nha: Dong Hoi Resorts vs. Village Farmstays
Phong Nha village farmstays vs. Dong Hoi resorts: which area to choose, and the best-rated real hotels and farmstays in each.
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Phong Nha Itinerary: How to Plan 2 to 3 Days
A day-by-day Phong Nha itinerary covering Paradise Cave, Phong Nha Cave, Dark Cave, and how to extend your trip with a multi-day trek.
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Phong Nha Travel Guide: Everything to Know Before You Go
Everything to know before visiting Phong Nha, Vietnam’s cave country: how to get there, how many days to plan, where to stay, and what to do in Phong Nha-Ke Bang National Park.
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Is Vietnam Safe? Scams to Avoid and What Actually Matters
Vietnam is rated Level 1, “Exercise Normal Precautions,” by the US State Department — the same rating given to most of Western Europe — and violent crime against tourists is genuinely rare. The real, common risks are pickpocketing in crowded tourist areas, a long list of low-stakes tourist scams (tampered taxi meters, overcharging, fake monks),…
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Vietnam Visa Guide: What US, Canadian, and Australian Travelers Need
US, Canadian, and Australian citizens all need a visa to enter Vietnam — none of these three countries are on Vietnam’s short visa-exemption list. The standard option is a 90-day e-visa, which costs $25 for single entry or $50 for multiple entry and is applied for entirely online before you fly. Since April 2026, most…
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Do You Need Travel Insurance for Vietnam? What It Costs and Covers
Yes, you should buy travel insurance for a Vietnam trip. Medical care for foreigners at private international-standard hospitals in Hanoi and Ho Chi Minh City is not covered by most home-country health plans, a single emergency-room visit or short hospital stay can run into the thousands of dollars, and standard policies typically exclude motorbike and…
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Chau Doc vs. Can Tho: Which Mekong Delta Town Should You Visit?
Can Tho is the Mekong Delta’s biggest, most-visited base, built around its famous floating markets. Chau Doc is smaller, closer to the Cambodian border, and built more visibly around actual river life, Sam Mountain, and its own Cham community. Most travelers with the time do both rather than choosing one. Can Tho Bigger, More Touristed…
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Things to Do in Chau Doc: Sam Mountain, the Floating Village, and the Cham Community
Chau Doc’s must-see list centers on Sam Mountain and its temple complex, a boat trip through the floating village, the Cham community across the river, and, for those with a third day, the Tra Su Cajuput Forest. None of it requires more than a short ride from town. Sam Mountain Top Viewpoint Ba Chua Xu…
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What to Eat in Chau Doc: Mam, Bun Ca, and Cham Specialties
Chau Doc is built on mam, a family of fermented and salted fish products the region has made for generations, layered on top of standard Vietnamese fare and the Cham community’s own distinct cured-meat and curry traditions. It is one of the more genuinely distinctive food towns in the Mekong Delta rather than a variation…
