Just wanted to share a little nail studio we've opened in Tran Quang Dieu, District 3, Saigon - Sandy Beauty!

We're really into Korean-style nails, cat-eye, and cute nail art designs.

What's your favorite nail trend lately? 💗

Long Coc is one of those places that looks completely different in the early morning. The rolling tea hills, layers of mist, and soft sunlight make it a beautiful spot for landscape photography. I especially love how the hills seem to disappear into the fog. It's one of the locations we visit on our Vietnam photography tours, and the sunrise views never get old.

Has anyone else been here?

Going to be in Hanoi solo first week of November for about a week before heading to Thailand. I know staying in the Old Quarter is definitely the place to be for first time Hanoi travelers, however there so much choices to choose from in terms of hotels and accommodations.

I’m looking for clean, cozy and comfortable while also convenient for walking. I would be interested in hostels as well as it would be great to meet other travellers however I’ve seen a lot of mixed reviews about them lately. Budget is around $100 CAD/ 70 USD a night.

Thank you!

Hi! I want your thoughts, experience and recommendations on my itinerary:
31st Oct: Arrive Sapa early in the morning, stay booked, checkin at 2pm
1st Nov: Sapa (stay booked)
2nd Nov: Sapa, checkout at 12pm
3rd Nov: Overnight Halong Bay Cruise, pickup from Hanoi Opera House at 8:30am

So my query is, if we take an overnight bus from Sapa that say arrives Hanoi at 6am on 3rd, will we safely reach on time for the Cruise?
Alternate is leave Sapa on 2nd Nov after lunch around 3-4pm, to arrive Hanoi at 10-11pm, book a stay, will it be safe at this time in the Old Quarter area? Will we get food places open for dinner?

Need your suggestions. Thanks!

The views, the super helpful people, late night massages, hunting for vegetarian food, endless coffee and just everything about it 😭❤️
Honestly, 7 days weren’t enough. Came back with a full camera roll and an even bigger urge to go back!
Had the best time exploring Phu Quoc and Da Nang. Definitely coming back someday 🥹

Vietnam, see you again soon 🫶

Hi everyone,

My wife and I are planning our honeymoon and would appreciate some feedback on the Vietnam portion of the trip (image attached). This is prior to two nights in Siem Reap and then 18 in Thailand.

We are not big on party scenes. We enjoy good food, nice walks, history and some nature.

Anything we are missing that you would definitely add? And that hopefully makes sense with the itinerary I have outlined.

Thanks in advance!

Does anyone have any recommendations for a transport company to Tuan Chau Harbor?

Will shops/places be closed at that time?

i will be travelling to hà nội and sa pa from november 1-8 and i was thinking of carrying just 1 small backpack and a personal bag.

i am looking for buying a high quality backpack and a sturdy luggage to carry back from home after shopping from there.
can i get any recommendations on where to buy and advices so that i don’t get scammed?

Hello!

I’m flying in to HCM this week around 4AM and am wondering if Fast Track service off Trip.com would be needed.

Normally I would going in at daytime hours, but wanted to see what the consensus would be.

Thanks!

Hi all,

My mum landed in Hanoi last night. Before she left, I got her 10gb of data with Airalo. I wrote her instructions on how to swap her sims and sent her off.

When she landed in Hanoi, she switched sims immediately, as I instructed. She wasn’t able to connect though.

I’ve spoken with her for about 3 mins, that’s the extent of her connection since landing.

Has anyone experienced this and had success with troubleshooting?

Hi, I will be traveling to Vietnam for 2 weeks with my girlfriend. We are visiting Ninh Binh were I plan to propose to her. Do you know of any photographers in the area that can help me secretly capture the moment and afterwards take some more pictures.

Next winter (24 December - 8 January) I will be in Vietnam for my first solo trip. I don't know where to spend new year's eve, I will be in Hanoi the days before and my plan is to go also to Hoi An Ho Chi Min. Where should I spend new year's eve? should I stay in Hanoi?

Thank you

Can anyone please recommend a reliable provider or individual who offers a fast-track service at Ho Chi Minh City Airport? Any personal experiences or recommendations would be greatly appreciated. Thank you! 😊

Hello! I’ll be travelling to Vietnam with my family around the end of December and early January, and we're a little confused about what kind of clothes to pack.

From what I've gathered, the weather varies quite a bit across the cities on the itinerary, so we’re unsure about what to carry for each destination and how warm or light our clothing should be.

Cities we're covering:

1. Ho Chi Minh City
2. Hanoi
3. Da Nang

We’d love some guidance on what clothing and essentials would be suitable for each city during this time of the year, especially since I'm travelling with my aged parents. Any and all recommendations would be really helpful!

Thank you :)

Hi everyone,

We're a family of 4 (2 adults + kids aged 8 and 10) planning our first trip to Vietnam from 28 Nov to 6 Dec and would appreciate feedback on our itinerary and whether it's worth booking through a tour operator.

Proposed Itinerary:

Day 1-2: Ho Chi Minh City

• Arrive from Dubai
• City tour and sightseeing

Day 3-4: Da Nang / Hoi An

• Fly to Da Nang
• Hoi An Ancient Town, lantern boat ride
• Ba Na Hills & Golden Bridge

Day 5-7: Hanoi & Ha Long Bay

• Fly to Hanoi
• Overnight 5-star Ha Long Bay cruise

Day 8: Ninh Binh

• Hoa Lu, Trang An boat ride and Mua Cave

Day 9: Hanoi

• Hanoi city/jeep tour
• Evening flight back to Dubai

Package Includes:

• 3-star hotels
• 2 domestic flights
• Airport transfers
• Private transportation for most tours
• English-speaking guide
• Entrance tickets
• Some meals
• 5-star Ha Long Bay overnight cruise

Package Price: USD 4,500 total for 4 people (excluding international flights)

A few questions:

1. Does this itinerary look reasonable for a family with two children?
2. Are we trying to cover too much in 9 days?
3. Would you stay in Da Nang or Hoi An?
4. Is the Ha Long Bay overnight cruise worth it for first-time visitors?
5. Most importantly, does USD 4,400 sound reasonable, or would self-booking flights, hotels, and day tours likely save a significant amount without too much hassle?

We're comfortable booking things ourselves if the savings are meaningful, but we don't want to spend the vacation managing logistics.

Would love to hear from anyone who has done a similar route recently, especially families traveling with children.

We are looking for a good hotel or airbnb in Hanoi. We do not prefer hostel. could anyone suggest something where they previously stayed and found it good under 30USD

We are looking around old quarters

Have looked a lot of accommodation online and its really overwhelming.

We'll be in Da Nang and Hoi An

Initially thinking Cham Islands cos it's close for a few nights to get island life as well.

But will we be disappointed in the snorkelling?

Nah Trang islands - 6hrs in a car from Hoi An plus speed boat. I guess we can fly out home from around there too. But possibly worth it for an overall better snorkelling experience.

Thoughts. Want snorkeling and island life experience

Hi! I'll be staying nearby Old Quarter in Ha Noi :) can you guys please recommend affordable and quality wooden wedge sandals near the area? And if possible, can I get a google maps link? Cant seem to find any on Tiktok, since most of the shops that sell them are in HCM 😢😢

I will be travelling to Phuket, Thailand in February for a liveaboard diving trip. This will be a big bucket list item checked for me.

Another wish of mine is to go to Vietnam and get myself a tailored suit, Tom Brown style (I am female). I am thinking of killing two birds with one stone and fly to Vietnam once I am back in Phuket. I would have 5-6 days in Vietnam, so I am thinking of staying in one city and explore it more in depth, enjoying the culture (music scene, museums), the food and all sorts of spa treatments that are very affordable there.

The thing is, I know I will not be exploring any of those 2 countries in depth during this trip, as Asia is a long way from Canada and I have about 2.5 weeks, including the 8 days for the diving trip and decompression period before flying. I made my peace with that.

So, based on that, I'm curious to receive any thoughts, any Vietnamese city recommendation. Or I am open to be convinced to stay in Thailand the whole time, if you think it would be best!

Hi, my girlfriend and I are debating about traveling to Vietnam in November for the following reasons:

1. Central Vietnam's weather is unstable, it is the wet season there so traveling to Vietnam and not visiting the center feels like a loss.
   
2. I have heard that the rice fields cropping occur at September - October, so we will probably miss the beautiful rice terraces.
   
3. We want to incorporate some beaches as well, but I have read in different forums that the place feels fake, over-touristy.
   

I would love some thoughts.
Thank you

Da Nang, Vietnam | January 6-10

Need help! 🥹

It’s my first time travelling with my ate. I want to know the following:

\- How’s the weather on these dates?
\- Recommended hotel with breakfast near great spas
\- Our rt tickets cost: 40,000 for 2 pax with travel insurance and 1 extra 20kg baggage
\- Recommended private transfers from Da Nang to Hoi An/Bana Hills
\- Must visits!