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- Hội An full-moon lantern nights: 2026 and 2027 dates
A month-by-month planning calendar for Hội An full-moon lantern nights through 2026 and 2027, with traffic, crowd, and old-town access notes.
events · Updated 2026-06-30 - Tết 2027 visitor playbook
What foreign visitors should expect during Tết 2027 — estimated dates, closures, transport surges, and etiquette, with a reminder to confirm the official schedule.
events · Updated 2026-06-30 - Accessibility for disabled travellers in Vietnam
A practical look at mobility, hearing and vision accessibility in Vietnam, covering airports, hotels, transport, sightseeing and the cities that tend to be easier.
practical · Updated 2026-06-30 - Disability access and accessible travel in Vietnam
Wheelchair access, mobility-aid availability, accessible hotels, accessible attractions — Vietnam's honest accessibility landscape and how to plan around the gaps.
health · Updated 2026-06-30 - Eight things to do before you book a Vietnam trip
The pre-booking checklist — visa, climate, where, budget, safety, what to book, what to leave fluid. Run these eight before you put any money down on flights.
start here · Updated 2026-05-21 - First time in Vietnam: a calm orientation
What Vietnam is actually like, what to book in advance, what not to over-plan, and the mistakes first-timers reliably make.
start here · Updated 2026-05-21 - The Vietnam trip budget decision
Vietnam ranges from $30/day backpacker to $400/day luxury. Most travellers land $80–180/day. Here's where the money actually goes — and the hidden costs that catch people out.
start here · Updated 2026-05-21 - The where-to-go decision for Vietnam
Pick one region or commit to two weeks. Five questions to narrow the list — type of traveller, time, season, must-sees, must-avoids — plus the regional shortlist for each.
start here · Updated 2026-05-21 - Plan your Vietnam exit before you arrive
Sketching how you'd leave Vietnam — pets, belongings, tax close-out, motorbike sale, lease exit — before you arrive sounds morbid but makes the rest of the move calmer.
relocation · Updated 2026-05-21 - The 12 best places to visit in Vietnam — ranked honestly
Twelve Vietnamese destinations that earn their reputation, ranked by what they're actually like in 2026 — plus two over-hyped ones to think twice about.
best · Updated 2026-05-21 - Best Vietnam destinations by month — the year-round picker
What to visit in February vs August vs October — month-by-month picks for north, central, and south Vietnam, with the seasons-and-region matrix at the top.
best · Updated 2026-05-21 - Day trips from Da Nang
The 7 day-trips from Da Nang — Hoi An, Marble Mountains, Ba Na Hills, My Son ruins, Hue via Hai Van Pass, Son Tra peninsula, Cu Lao Cham island.
day trips · Updated 2026-05-21 - Day trips from Hanoi
The 8 day-trips that work from Hanoi — Ninh Binh, Halong Bay one-day, Bat Trang, Duong Lam, Perfume Pagoda, Mai Chau, Ba Vi, Sapa overnight.
day trips · Updated 2026-05-21 - Day trips from HCMC
The 8 day-trips from HCMC — Cu Chi tunnels, Mekong Delta, Vung Tau, Cao Dai, Long Hai beach, Can Gio mangroves, Tay Ninh, Buu Long.
day trips · Updated 2026-05-21 - Day trips from Hoi An
The 6 day-trips from Hoi An — My Son, Cu Lao Cham island, Marble Mountains, Hue via Hai Van Pass, Tra Que herb village, Ba Na Hills.
day trips · Updated 2026-05-21 - Best shoulder-month trips to Vietnam
May, August, November — the months between peak and off — when prices drop, crowds thin, and weather is workable. What works, what does not.
seasonal · Updated 2026-05-21 - Vietnam in dry season — what is at its best
November to April south, February to August central, March to May and October to November north. The dry-season windows by region and what they unlock.
seasonal · Updated 2026-05-21 - Vietnam in monsoon season — what actually changes
Monsoon means afternoon thunderstorms, not all-day rain. What to plan for, what gets cancelled, and the regions where monsoon barely matters.
seasonal · Updated 2026-05-21 - Tet week travel warning — what closes, what costs more
Tet (lunar new year, late January or early February) closes half the country for 7-10 days. The honest planning guide if your trip overlaps.
seasonal · Updated 2026-05-21 - Vietnam first-time travel checklist (printable)
A printable checklist for your first Vietnam trip — visa, weather, what to book, what to pack, what to verify in the last 7 days before flying.
checklists · Updated 2026-05-21 - Best Beaches in Vietnam: An Honest Ranking
A coast-by-coast comparison of Vietnam's beaches — what they really look like, when to go, and which ones are worth the journey.
attractions · Updated 2026-05-21 - The Mekong Delta: A Travel Hub Page
Twelve provinces, nine river mouths, 17 million people, and the largest rice-growing region in Southeast Asia. How to plan a 2-day, 3-day or 5-day Mekong trip.
regions · Updated 2026-05-21 - Street-food hygiene rules — how to choose where to eat
Vietnamese street food is mostly safer than its reputation. The rules for picking a stall: turnover, ice, plates, hands, fresh ingredients on display.
food · Updated 2026-05-21 - The Best Time to Visit Vietnam
Short answer: February to April or October to November. Long answer: it depends on what you want to do and where you are willing to drive.
practical · Updated 2026-05-17 - Vietnam Weather by Month
Vietnam has three regional climates — what to expect month by month in Hanoi, Da Nang, HCMC and Sapa, including typhoon and rain windows.
practical · Updated 2026-05-17