Vietnam: where to travel in 2016 (maps & itineraries)

Vietnam: why it’s our no.1 backpacking destination for 2017

Alison Adey

Looking for the no.1 backpacking destination for 2017? Vietnam has everything you could dream of and more: beautiful beaches, UNESCO-listed national parks,...

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How much money do you need for 1 month in Vietnam?

Alison Adey

How much money do you REALLY need for a month in Vietnam? We travelled for 4 weeks in Vietnam in December 2015 and found it super cheap. Dorms range from...

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Phong Nha caves on a backpacker budget

Alison Adey

Planning a trip to Phong Nha caves in Vietnam? Forget the organised tours and inflated prices, here's how to do the world's largest caves on the cheap....

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Wild gibbons at Cat Tien National Park, Vietnam - photo - fabulous trav guide

VIDEO: Wild gibbons ‘singing’ at Cat Tien National Park

Alison Adey

Listen to wild gibbons 'singing' at Cat Tien National Park in Vietnam as they wake up at dawn. http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=mojNSVFdjk0&sns=em The...

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How to survive overnight buses

Alison Adey

Overnight buses are usually the cheapest way to get around Asia and South America, but they can be long, uncomfortable journeys lasting up to 10 hours. Read...

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Hoi An – a city of lanterns

Alison Adey

It's easy to see why travellers fall in love with Hoi An, a colourful riverside town that's recognised as a UNESCO World Heritage Site. The Old Town is a...

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Christmas with a hill tribe in Sapa, Vietnam

PICTURES: Christmas with a hill tribe in Sapa

Alison Adey

We were lucky enough to spend Christmas Day with the Black Hmong Tribe in Sapa, Vietnam. A truly humbling...

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Vietnam in 4 weeks: route & itinerary

Alison Adey

Planning a trip to Vietnam? 4 weeks gives you plenty of time to travel from south to north, or vice versa. Here's our suggested route/itinerary for 4 weeks...

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Vietnam 2-week itinerary (north to south)

Alison Adey

Vietnam is a difficult place to cover in 2 weeks simply because there are so many great places to vist. So, to help you organise your trip, we've selected...

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Stay with the Black Hmong hill tribe in Sapa

Alison Adey

Looking for an authentic homestay and trekking experience in Sapa, Vietnam? Skip the organised tours and call Em, a local lady who comes from the Black Hmong...

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