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A vibrant beach scene with people enjoying the sand, boats docked, and a city skyline in the background.
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Itineraries

Weekend in Vung Tau: Ferry, Beach, and Banh Khot

Two days in Vung Tau is enough for a real beach reset — if you take the Friday-evening ferry and know where to eat lunch on Saturday.

Jun 29, 20264 min readsouth
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
Stunning aerial view of floating villages amidst limestone islands in a serene green bay.
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Destinations

Phu Quy Weekend: The Binh Thuan Island Most Foreigners Miss

Phu Quy sits 120 km off Phan Thiet and draws mostly Vietnamese tourists — which is exactly why it's worth the ferry ride.

Jun 24, 20264 min readcentral
A tranquil mountain resort with an infinity pool and breathtaking views at dusk.
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Destinations

Pu Luong Weekend: the Minimum Viable Trip from Hanoi

Two days is enough to see Pu Luong's rice terraces and raft its river — if you leave Hanoi on Friday night and plan tightly.

Jun 24, 20264 min readnorth
A blossoming plum tree with delicate flowers in a misty Vietnamese landscape.
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Destinations

Moc Chau in January and February: Chasing White Plum Blossoms on the Son La Plateau

When white plum trees blanket the hillsides around Moc Chau between January and February, it's one of northern Vietnam's most quietly rewarding winter escapes — about 180 km from Hanoi.

Jun 23, 20264 min readnorth
A woman enjoys a cloudy day on the red sand dunes of Phan Thiết, Bình Thuận.
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Mui Ne to Da Lat in One Weekend: Dunes on Saturday, Pine Forests on Sunday

Three days, two very different landscapes: red dunes and fish-sauce air in Mui Ne, then cool mountain cafes and flower farms in Da Lat — all reachable without flying.

Jun 23, 20265 min readcentral
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