Vietnam travel

A Frank Look at Hiring a Car and Driver to See Hoi An in 2025

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A Frank Look at Hiring a Car and Driver to See Hoi An in 2025 Hoi An, you know, it has this way of getting under your skin, sort of in a good way. The town itself is almost a living postcard, with its yellow-walled buildings and all those colorful lanterns, right. You might just picture yourself walking through the Ancient Town, which is actually a must-do. But here’s the thing, some of the most amazing spots are actually just a little bit outside the main walking area. That is where the idea of getting your own car and driver …

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Dragon Legend Halong Bay Cruise Review (3-Day/2-Night): What It’s Really Like

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Dragon Legend Halong Bay Cruise Review (3-Day/2-Night): What It’s Really Like Figuring out a Halong Bay trip can feel a little bit overwhelming with so many boats out there. So, you’re likely looking for something special, a trip that gets away from the main crowds and really lets you soak in the scenery. I mean, that’s what a trip to a world wonder should be about, right? The 2025 Dragon Legend cruise, which goes through the quieter Bai Tu Long Bay, often pops up as a great option. Basically, this three-day, two-night trip promises a more serene experience, but what …

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A 2025 Review of the HCM City Chinatown Landscape, Beliefs & Ghost Tour by Scooter

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A 2025 Review of the HCM City Chinatown Landscape, Beliefs & Ghost Tour by Scooter So, you are thinking about this scooter tour through Ho Chi Minh City’s Chinatown, right? Honestly, I was a little bit on the fence myself. You see a lot of these tours advertised, and it’s sort of hard to know what’s real and what’s just for show. This particular one, focused on landscapes, local beliefs, and, well, ghost stories, definitely got my attention. It’s pretty much a different way to see the city. You know, most people just stick to the main districts. As a …

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The 2025 Luxury Day Tour from Hanoi to Halong Bay: A Genuine Review

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The 2025 Luxury Day Tour from Hanoi to Halong Bay: A Genuine Review You’ve probably seen pictures of Halong Bay, right? The place with thousands of limestone islands rising from the water. So, when I was in Hanoi, I obviously had to go see it. But the usual day trips, honestly, sounded a bit exhausting. I mean, packed buses and crowded boats didn’t sound like my kind of fun. Then I heard about a full-inclusive luxury day tour, which, to be honest, sounded almost too good to be true for a single day. I sort of figured I needed to …

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My 2025 Review: The Unforgettable Hanoi Motorbike Food Tour with Women Riders

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My 2025 Review: The Unforgettable Hanoi Motorbike Food Tour with Women Riders I honestly had to share my thoughts on this because it was just such a standout part of my trip to Hanoi. You know, you see a lot of tours on offer, and sometimes they can feel a little bit impersonal, right? Well, the thing about these motorbike food tours, especially the ones led by local women, is that they’re completely different. It’s actually a far cry from your typical big bus tour. I mean, from the very beginning, you just feel like you’re meeting up with a …

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2025 Private Central Highlands Driving Tour: A Genuine Look

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2025 Private Central Highlands Driving Tour: A Genuine Look So, you are thinking about a different kind of trip to Vietnam, right? I was in the same boat, honestly. The beaches are lovely, and the big cities have a certain energy, but I really wanted to find something with a little more substance. That’s sort of how I stumbled upon this idea of a private driving tour through the Central Highlands for 2025. In some respects, it felt like a bit of a leap into the unknown, you know? It’s not your standard package holiday. Anyway, I decided to just …

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My Son, Marble & Monkey Mountain: A 2025 Private Tour Review

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My Son, Marble & Monkey Mountain: A 2025 Private Tour Review So, you’re thinking about a big day out from Hoi An or Da Nang, right? Honestly, there’s this one tour that sort of packs in three massive experiences into a single day, and we just had to see what it was all about. It’s that ‘Fullday Private Tour to Visit My Son Sanctuary- Marble Mountain- Monkey Mountain’. At first, it really sounds like a lot to cram in, and, well, it kind of is, but in a very good way. Having a private tour, you know, makes all the …

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Is the Hoi An Memories Show VIP Experience Really a Step Up? A 2025 Review

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Is the Hoi An Memories Show VIP Experience Really a Step Up? A 2025 Review So, you’ve probably seen the pictures of Hoi An, you know, with all the beautiful lanterns and the seriously charming old town. It’s really one of those places. By the way, beyond the yellow walls and peaceful river, there’s this massive outdoor performance called the ‘Hoi An Memories’ show that everyone seems to talk about. The scale of it is, frankly, mind-boggling, with a stage built on an entire island. Now, when you look at tickets, you’ll see a few options, and the VIP class …

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Halong Bay 2-Day Cruise Review 2025: A Classic Small Group Trip

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Halong Bay 2-Day Cruise Review 2025: A Classic Small Group Trip You’ve almost certainly seen those pictures, you know, the ones with really jade-green water and these enormous limestone towers just sticking right out of the sea. That, for so many travelers, is pretty much the dream of visiting Halong Bay in Vietnam. So, the big question is how you actually capture that feeling without, like, being packed onto a gigantic party boat with hundreds of other people. Well, I recently gave a 2-day trip a shot, one that was on a more traditional junk boat, and honestly, it focused …

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2025 Mekong Delta & Cai Rang Market 2-Day Trip: An Honest Review

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2025 Mekong Delta & Cai Rang Market 2-Day Trip: An Honest Review You know, there’s a certain point on any trip to Ho Chi Minh City where the constant buzz of motorbikes kind of starts to get to you. It’s almost like you begin to crave a different kind of sound, something a bit more natural. Well, that’s exactly where my head was at, so I booked the 2-day trip to the Mekong Delta, honestly hoping to find a quieter side of Vietnam. This tour, you see, promised a deep dive into the river life, and frankly, it really delivered …

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