Itineraries, practical tips and day trips to plan your stay in Hanoi, Ha Long Bay, Ninh Binh and Sapa.
In Vietnam in January the north is cool and dry but misty (about 10 to 20 °C in Hanoi, with mist on the coa...
In Vietnam in March the north is mild but damp: Hanoi has drizzle (the "mua phun") with about 15 to 24 °C a...
For most travellers the eSIM is the simplest choice: install it before leaving and it works on landing, wit...
A luxury cruise in Ha Long or Lan Ha Bay generally costs 250 to 450 USD per person for one night in 5-star,...
The simplest way to get from Hanoi to Hoi An is a flight to Da Nang (about 1 hour 20 in the air, 41 to 58 U...
In April the north of Vietnam is mild and getting more humid (about 20 to 28 °C in Hanoi, with drizzle earl...
In August the north of Vietnam is hot, humid and very rainy (about 26 to 33 °C in Hanoi, frequent storms), ...
In July the north of Vietnam is at its hottest and among its wettest (about 26 to 35 °C in Hanoi, with viol...
In June the north of Vietnam is very hot, humid and stormy (about 26 to 34 °C in Hanoi, with heavy but ofte...
In May the north of Vietnam turns hot and humid (about 24 to 33 °C in Hanoi, with storms in the late aftern...
In November the north of Vietnam is dry, mild and clear (about 18 to 26 °C in Hanoi): it is one of the best...
In October the north of Vietnam is at its best: Hanoi is pleasant (about 21 to 29 °C), skies are clearer, H...
In September the north of Vietnam cools down (about 24 to 31 °C in Hanoi) and the Sapa rice terraces turn g...
The best itinerary for a first trip to Vietnam runs north to south, flying into Hanoi and out of Ho Chi Min...
Egg coffee (cà phê trứng) is Hanoi's signature drink: strong coffee topped with a cream of egg yolk beaten ...
In Hanoi a dorm bed usually costs 7 to 15 USD a night (120,000 to 200,000 VND), up to 18 USD in hostels wit...
From Hanoi to Bangkok, the direct flight takes 1 h 45 to 2 h 25 depending on the source; Vietnam Airlines (...
From Hanoi to Ho Chi Minh City (Saigon), the plane is almost always the right choice: a direct flight takes...
From Hanoi to Hue (688 km), the plane takes about 1 h 20 of flying (plus transfers), the night train 12 h 3...
The train links Hanoi station to Ninh Binh station in about 2 h 10 (2 h 08 to 2 h 16 depending on the train...
In Vietnam the legal age to buy and drink alcohol is 18 for everyone, tourists included, and you are rarely...
Grab is the simplest way to get around cities in Vietnam: the price shows in the app before the ride, you f...
The night train is the simplest way to save a hotel night in Vietnam: from Hanoi, the trip to Hue takes 12 ...
The best souvenirs to bring back from Hanoi are found in the Old Quarter and in a few neighbouring craft vi...
