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Vietnam is the world's second-largest coffee producer, and it has developed a coffee culture as distinctive as any in the world. From egg coffee in Hanoi to cà phê sữa đá on a plastic stool in Saigon, here's everything you need to know.
A former fishing village turned kite-surfing capital, Mui Ne stretches along a 20-km beach peninsula three hours from Ho Chi Minh City. Its red and white sand dunes, reliable trade winds, and fresh seafood make it one of the most distinctive stops on the southern coast.
A UNESCO World Heritage trading port that glows amber with silk lanterns every evening. Hoi An is one of Vietnam's most rewarding destinations — if you know how to navigate it.
Vietnam runs 1,600 km from north to south. How you move between cities shapes the entire trip — here's a frank guide to every option, from the Reunification Express to budget flights.
For 140 years, Hue was the capital of a unified Vietnam under the Nguyen dynasty. The imperial citadel, royal tombs and refined cuisine it left behind make it one of the most rewarding cities in Southeast Asia.
Cascading rice paddies, hill tribe villages, and the highest peak in Indochina. Sapa rewards those who explore beyond the town centre — here's how to do it.
Vietnam spans three climate zones and a dozen landscapes in a single itinerary. Getting your packing right means staying comfortable from the mountain fog of Sapa to the 38°C streets of Ho Chi Minh City.
Both are forested limestone karsts rising from still water. Both are UNESCO World Heritage sites. So which one earns a place on your Vietnam itinerary — and can you fit in both?
From the lantern-lit streets of Tet to the dragon boat races of the Mid-Autumn Festival, Vietnam's calendar is punctuated by celebrations that offer a window into the country's soul.
Vietnam has thousands of temples and pagodas, and almost every resort is within reach of at least one extraordinary sacred site. Here is how to visit respectfully and what you will find.
A vast labyrinth of river channels, floating markets and orchid farms four hours south of Ho Chi Minh City. The Mekong Delta is the most productive agricultural region in Southeast Asia — and one of the most rewarding places to slow down in Vietnam.
White sand, coral reefs, pepper farms and some of Asia's finest sunsets. Vietnam's largest island rewards those who look beyond the main beach strip.