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10 Days Diving Vietnam: Phu Quoc, Con Dao, and Nha Trang Back to Back

Three dive destinations, one trip: how to sequence Phu Quoc, Con Dao, and Nha Trang by season and skill level, whether you're booking a liveaboard or going shore-based.

Jun 18, 20265 min readall
A close-up of a sea turtle nesting under red light in Chocó, Colombia.
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Con Dao in October: Watching Sea Turtles Nest on Bay Canh Beach

October is peak nesting season for green sea turtles on Bay Canh beach — here's how to join the ranger program and what to expect on the overnight watch.

Jun 17, 20265 min readsouth
Experience the tranquil beauty of the seascape and mountain at Ba Ria - Vung Tau, Vietnam.
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Con Dao on a Budget: Skipping the Resort-Hotel Zone

Con Dao doesn't have to cost a fortune. Skip the Six Senses rates and you'll find family guesthouses, 40,000 VND bowls of pho, and the same empty beaches.

Jun 17, 20265 min readsouth
A close-up of a sea turtle nesting under red light in Chocó, Colombia.
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Con Dao in October: How to Watch Sea Turtles Nest on Bay Canh Beach

October is the quietest and most rewarding month to visit Con Dao — it's peak turtle nesting season, and if you plan ahead, you can spend the night on Bay Canh beach watching green turtles come ashore.

Jun 17, 20265 min readsouth
Urban street view with motorbikes and buildings in Dalat, Vietnam during the day.
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Con Dao's Prison Museums: What to Expect and Why They Matter

Con Dao is not just a beach escape. Its war-era prisons and Hang Duong cemetery are among the most sobering historical sites in southern Vietnam — and worth the trip alone.

Jun 17, 20264 min readsouth
Experience the tranquil beauty of the seascape and mountain at Ba Ria - Vung Tau, Vietnam.
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Travel Tips

Best Month for Con Dao: Turtle Season and the Weather Window Explained

Con Dao rewards timing. Get the month wrong and you're battling rough seas or crowds — get it right and you'll share Bay Canh beach with nesting sea turtles and almost nobody else.

Jun 15, 20264 min readsouth
A dynamic aerial shot of boats congregating at Cái Răng Floating Market in Cần Thơ, Vietnam.
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Itineraries

5 Weekend Escapes from Saigon: An Annual Rotation

Five destinations within reach of Saigon, each with a best season and a reason to go — a practical rotation for residents and repeat visitors alike.

May 30, 20265 min readsouth
Dramatic view of a cruise ship sailing in Halong Bay's limestone cliffs under cloudy skies.
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Beach Hop Vietnam: A 14-Day Coastal Route from Ha Long to Con Dao

A slow, coastal-only itinerary hitting Ha Long, Quy Nhon, Nha Trang, Mui Ne, and Con Dao — with actual rest days built in so you're not just ticking boxes.

May 30, 20265 min readall
Experience the tranquil beauty of the seascape and mountain at Ba Ria - Vung Tau, Vietnam.
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Destinations

Bai Dam Trau, Con Dao: A Traveler's Guide to Saigon's Best Island Beach

Bai Dam Trau is a quiet crescent beach on Con Dao with clear water, no hawkers, and planes landing right overhead. Here's what you need to know before going.

May 25, 20266 min readsouth
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