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Is the Mekong Delta Worth Adding to Your Vietnam Itinerary?
Day trip or overnight stay? Find the right pace for your Mekong Delta visit.
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A slower journey through the Mekong Delta
Day trip or overnight stay? Find the right pace for riverside life, regional food and the delta’s quieter corners.
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10 Things to Do in Luang Prabang
Luang Prabang brings together riverside streets, Buddhist temples and a rich tradition of Lao crafts and hospitality.
Destination Guides
Ho Chi Minh City Travel Guide: Sights, Food and Practical Tips
Ho Chi Minh City, still widely known as Saigon, combines historic landmarks, busy markets, contemporary culture and a generous food scene.
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Food & Drink
Markets, local kitchens and flavours worth travelling for.
Food & Drink
Cốm: A Taste of Autumn in Hanoi
Autumn in Hanoi is closely associated with cốm: young glutinous rice that is roasted, pounded and flattened into delicate flakes.
Food & Drink
5 Lao Dishes to Try on Your Trip
Get to know Lao cooking through sticky rice, fresh herbs and five dishes worth trying on your travels.
Food & Drink
Five Ways to Enjoy Bánh Mì Beyond the Classic Sandwich
Bánh mì is best known as a filled baguette, but that is only one way to enjoy it in Vietnam. Across the country, bread also accompanies sizzling pans, meatball broths and rich stews.
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Culture & Local Life
Traditions, stories and everyday encounters.
Culture & Local Life
The Story of the Ao Dai: Vietnam’s Traditional Dress Through Time
Discover how the ao dai evolved, and explore ways to learn about Vietnamese dress through museums, tailoring and thoughtful travel experiences.
Culture & Local Life
Observing Morning Alms Giving in Luang Prabang
Understand Luang Prabang’s morning alms-giving tradition and learn how to observe quietly and respectfully.
Culture & Local Life
A Countryside Day in Ba Vi: Tea, Cooking and Village Life
Spend a day in the countryside with Ba Vi Eco Tour, meeting families who share their skills, food and everyday routines with visitors.
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Nature & Beaches
From mountain paths to quiet stretches of coast.
Nature & Beaches
Vietnam’s Rice Season: A Guide to Five Northern Destinations
Compare Mai Chau, Pu Luong, Sapa, Mu Cang Chai and Hoang Su Phi for rice-season scenery, travel time, walking and places to stay.
Nature & Beaches
Mai Chau or Pu Luong? Choosing a Rice-Country Escape from Hanoi
Compare Mai Chau’s open valley with Pu Luong’s hillside terraces, and choose a countryside trip that fits your pace, season and time.
Nature & Beaches
Thailand in November: Nature, Viewpoints and Island Escapes
Plan a November nature trip in Thailand with ideas for mountain walks, waterfalls, gardens and islands, plus seasonal advice.
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Travel Tips
Practical advice for a smoother journey.
Travel Tips
Your First Vietnam Trip: Where to Go and When
Choose a first Vietnam itinerary with practical comparisons of destinations, seasonal weather and travel arrangements.
Travel Tips
How to Plan a Thailand Trip: Seven Practical Steps
Plan a Thailand trip around your interests, season and budget, with practical advice on routes, transport and checking entry requirements.
Travel Tips
What to Wear in Vietnam: A Practical Packing Guide
Pack comfortably for Vietnam’s different regions and seasons, with practical clothing ideas for city visits, mountains, beaches and temples.
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Journey Ideas
Find a route, a pace and a style that feel right for you.
Journey Ideas
30 Ideas for Your Vietnam Itinerary
Discover 30 Vietnam travel ideas, from mountain walks and cultural visits to food, river journeys and coastal stays.
Journey Ideas
Ten Vietnam Hotels Highlighted in Tripadvisor’s 2025 Awards
Ten Vietnamese hotels featured in Tripadvisor’s 2025 awards, with a brief introduction to their settings and what to compare before booking.
Journey Ideas
Hoi An Ranks Fourth for Honeymoons in Tripadvisor’s 2025 Awards
Hoi An placed fourth among honeymoon destinations in Tripadvisor’s 2025 awards, recognised for its historic streets and appeal to couples.
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Travel News
Tourism stories, announcements and awards, with their original dates.
Food & Drink
Vietnam Wins Asia’s Best Culinary Destination at the 2025 World Culinary Awards
Vietnam, Hanoi and Capella Hanoi received culinary honours in the 2025 World Culinary Awards.
Culture & Local Life
Five Vietnamese Villages Recognised by UN Tourism by 2025
Meet the five Vietnamese villages recognised by UN Tourism by 2025, with ideas for respectful, locally hosted visits.
Travel News
Vietnam Highlights in Tripadvisor’s 2025 Travel Awards
Explore selected Vietnam results from Tripadvisor’s 2025 awards, with clear distinctions between destinations, hotels and individual tours.
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