Vietnam travel & visa news

Sa Pa and the northwest: when to go and which trek to choose

The rice-terrace calendar month by month, the trekking routes around Sa Pa compared by difficulty, and how to choose between town hotels and village homestays.

First time in Hanoi: 12 things worth knowing before you go

From crossing the road safely to the best hours for the Old Quarter, the practical things international visitors to Hanoi usually wish someone had told them.

Cu Chi Tunnels: a practical half-day guide from Ho Chi Minh City

Ben Duoc or Ben Dinh, road or river, the best hours to arrive, and honest advice for travellers who are uneasy in confined spaces.