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A vibrant bowl of Vietnamese pho garnished with herbs and crispy toppings.
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Food & Drink

Beyond the Tourist Trail: The Essential Rice Dishes of Hoi An

Hoi An is defined by two specific rice-based staples that you won't find replicated authentically anywhere else in Vietnam. Here is where to find the real deal.

Jun 19, 20263 min readcentral
Mango cakes on a street market stall in Vietnam. Highlighting local cuisine and urban culture.
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Food & Drink

The Essential Noodle Soups of Hoi An

Beyond the lantern-lit streets, Hoi An is defined by two distinct noodle dishes that you simply cannot find anywhere else in the country.

Jun 19, 20263 min readcentral
A scenic view of Turtle Tower on Hoan Kiem Lake surrounded by lush greenery in Hanoi, Vietnam.
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Itineraries

10 Days of French Colonial Architecture Across Vietnam: Hanoi to Saigon

Six cities, ten days, one through-line: the ochre facades, wrought-iron balconies, and colonnaded streets the French left behind — and Vietnam quietly kept.

Jun 19, 20265 min readall
View of the Vietnam National Assembly Building in Hanoi with Vietnamese flag.
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Destinations

A Day Trip to My Son Sanctuary from Hoi An

Escape the crowds of the Ancient Town for a morning among the brick ruins of the Champa Kingdom, followed by a quiet afternoon in the countryside.

Jun 18, 20263 min readcentral
Beautiful view of Da Nang cityscape with boats in the foreground on a sunny day.
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Itineraries

Digital-Nomad Da Nang: How to Set Up a 3-Month Base

Da Nang is one of the most practical long-stay cities in Vietnam — good internet, cheap apartments, and easy weekend escapes. Here's how to actually set it up.

Jun 18, 20265 min readcentral
Woman in traditional Vietnamese dress at My Son Sanctuary, Quang Nam.
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Itineraries

A Day Trip to My Son Sanctuary from Hoi An

Escape the crowds of the Ancient Town for a morning among the brick ruins of the Champa Kingdom. Here is how to navigate the 40km journey and make the most of your time at My Son.

Jun 18, 20263 min readcentral
Mango cakes on a street market stall in Vietnam. Highlighting local cuisine and urban culture.
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Food & Drink

Da Nang vs Hoi An: Where to Actually Eat

Da Nang is for the hungry local looking for volume and variety, while Hoi An is a specialized, smaller-scale experience. Here is how to choose your next meal.

Jun 17, 20264 min readcentral
From above of blue starfish on reef with various Acropora corals growing underwater of shallow ocean in daylight
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Destinations

Cu Lao Cham: the Snorkel-and-Fishing-Village Day Trip from Hoi An

Cu Lao Cham sits 18km off Hoi An — a marine-protected archipelago where you can swim, snorkel, and eat grilled fish in a village that still runs on fishing boats.

Jun 17, 20264 min readcentral
Artisans crafting incense sticks outdoors at a Vietnamese workshop.
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Travel Tips

Central Vietnam in the Wet Season: What Actually Happens When Hoi An Floods

September through December brings real flooding to central Vietnam — here's what the conditions actually look like, when to go anyway, and what to do when the water rises.

Jun 17, 20265 min readcentral
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