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A dynamic aerial shot of boats congregating at Cái Răng Floating Market in Cần Thơ, Vietnam.
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Itineraries

Weekend Escape from Saigon to Can Tho: Cai Rang Floating Market and Back

Two days, one early alarm, and the Mekong Delta's best floating market — here's how to do Can Tho from Saigon without wasting a minute.

Jun 25, 20265 min readsouth
Experience the tranquil beauty of the seascape and mountain at Ba Ria - Vung Tau, Vietnam.
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Itineraries

Weekend Escape from Saigon to Con Dao: 2 Days on the Prison Island

Con Dao is doable in a single weekend from Saigon — if you move fast and book early. Here is how to fit the cemetery, the prison, and a decent beach into 48 hours.

Jun 25, 20264 min readsouth
Experience the tranquil beauty of the seascape and mountain at Ba Ria - Vung Tau, Vietnam.
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Itineraries

Weekend Escape from Saigon to Con Dao: 2 Days on the Prison Island

Con Dao is only 45 minutes from Saigon by plane, but it feels like a different country. Here's how to do it justice in a single weekend.

Jun 25, 20264 min readsouth
Elderly woman cooking traditional Vietnamese dish in Đà Lạt night market, Việt Nam.
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Itineraries

Saigon to Da Lat by Night Bus: A Tight but Doable Weekend Itinerary

Two nights, one sleeper bus, and a long weekend in the highlands. Here is how to pull off Saigon to Da Lat without burning a day of leave.

Jun 25, 20264 min readsouth
Kitesurfers walk and surf on a sunny beach with wind turbines in the background, capturing a vibrant seaside activity scene.
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Itineraries

Kitesurfing in Vietnam: Why Mui Ne Is the Place and When to Go

Mui Ne delivers consistent northeast trade winds from November through March, making it Southeast Asia's most accessible kitesurfing destination for beginners and intermediates alike.

Jun 22, 20265 min readcentral
Dynamic scene in a Hồ Chí Minh City tunnel featuring cars and motorbikes under warm lights.
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Travel Tips

Cu Chi Tunnels from Saigon: Bus, Boat, or Tour?

Three ways to reach Cu Chi Tunnels from Saigon — public bus, guided tour, and Saigon River speedboat — with honest breakdowns of cost, time, and what you actually get.

Jun 17, 20265 min readsouth
Vibrant night skyline of Hồ Chí Minh City showcasing urban residential and commercial buildings.
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Destinations

Can Gio Mangroves: Saigon's Wild Day Trip

Sixty kilometers from Saigon's chaos, Can Gio Biosphere Reserve is a working mangrove forest with monkeys, salt flats, and almost no other tourists.

Jun 16, 20265 min readsouth
Street food with multiple small dishes on a tray, served outdoors with vibrant sauces.
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Food & Drink

Vung Tau Weekend: Banh Khot, Beachfront Seafood, and the Easiest Escape from Saigon

Two hours from Saigon by ferry, Vung Tau earns its weekend-trip reputation on the strength of its food alone — crispy banh khot, grilled seafood, and strong ca phe sua da on the sea breeze.

May 26, 20264 min readsouth
Top view of a Vietnamese hot pot featuring assorted meats with fresh vegetables, perfect for a communal meal.
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Food & Drink

Tay Ninh's Vegetarian Cuisine: Eating Well in the Shadow of Cao Dai

Tay Ninh's vegetarian food tradition runs deeper than temple obligation — it's a regional cooking culture with dishes you won't find anywhere else in the south.

May 26, 20264 min readsouth
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