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Aerial view capturing a Vietnamese coastal village with houses, trees, and rocky seashore at sunset.
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Nam Du Archipelago: 21 Islands Almost No Foreigner Sees

Nam Du is a chain of 21 islands off Kien Giang province with clear water, fishing-village homestays, and almost zero tourist infrastructure — the way Phu Quoc looked two decades ago.

Jun 23, 20264 min readsouth
Aerial view capturing a Vietnamese coastal village with houses, trees, and rocky seashore at sunset.
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Destinations

Nam Du Archipelago: 21 Islands Almost No Foreigner Sees

Nam Du is a 21-island chain off Kien Giang province where the water runs clear, the guesthouses are family-run, and the ferries still carry more fish than tourists.

Jun 23, 20265 min readsouth
Stunning aerial view of floating villages amidst limestone islands in a serene green bay.
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Destinations

Hon Tre Island, Nha Trang: Past the Vinpearl Gates

Hon Tre is Nha Trang's biggest island and almost entirely consumed by Vinpearl resort — but a small fishing village on the far shore is still there if you know how to reach it.

Jun 21, 20265 min readcentral
A stunning aerial view of numerous boats in a tranquil coastal bay surrounded by hills.
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Destinations

Hon Son Island: The Southern Island That Phu Quoc Used to Be

Hon Son sits in the Gulf of Thailand between Rach Gia and Nam Du — small, unhurried, and almost entirely off the package-tour radar.

Jun 21, 20264 min readsouth
Aerial view of Phan Thiet's vibrant coastline with boats and hills, offering a serene landscape.
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Destinations

Hon Son Island: The Quiet Alternative to Phu Quoc That Most Visitors Skip

Hon Son sits in the Gulf of Thailand between Rach Gia and Nam Du — small, unhurried, and still largely off the tourist circuit. Here's how to do it right.

Jun 21, 20264 min readsouth
Dramatic view of a cruise ship sailing in Halong Bay's limestone cliffs under cloudy skies.
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Itineraries

Ha Long, Cat Ba, and Bai Tu Long: A 5-Day Archipelago Trip Without the Crowds

Three connected bay zones, one trip — here's how to move through Ha Long, Cat Ba, and Bai Tu Long without getting stuck on a generic day-tour circuit.

Jun 19, 20265 min readnorth
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
A close-up of a sea turtle nesting under red light in Chocó, Colombia.
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Destinations

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
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 Cau: Binh Thuan's Coral Island That Hasn't Been Sold to Tourism Yet

A small marine-protected island off Tuy Phong district, Cu Lao Cau has live coral, clear water, and almost no infrastructure — which is exactly the point.

Jun 17, 20265 min readcentral
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