Where to Stay in Ho Chi Minh City: Best Areas & Districts

I’ve spent years staying and moving around Ho Chi Minh City’s different districts. This guide is built around one question: where should you actually book your hotel for your trip? I compare the main areas by location, atmosphere, transport, noise, price level and the type of traveller each suits. Table of contents: District 1, District 3, …

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Best Egg Coffee in Hanoi (7 Years of Local Secrets)

I judge each café based on five criteria: the egg-cream consistency, the intensity of coffee, the total taste, the ambiance and the overall value for money spent. What is Vietnamese Egg Coffee (Cà Phê Trứng)? I have spent over seven years in Vietnam and have tried many varieties of local coffee. In this post, I …

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Cua Can Beach, Phu Quoc: The Complete Travel & Local Guide

Key Takeaways Vibe: Quieter and more local-feeling than Phu Quoc’s busiest resort areas, although conditions and crowds can vary by day. Top Highlight: The pristine sandbar where the Cua Can River meets the Gulf of Thailand. Top Things To Do: Kayak along the Cua Can River, enjoy a traditional basket-boat ride, watch the sunset, and …

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