Posts tagged vietnam
17 Must-Visit Cafés in Hanoi: The Best Coffee in Hanoi, Vietnam

Hanoi runs on coffee. From third-wave coffee houses to French colonial cafés, Hanoi is a city brimming with fantastic espresso options. Consider this your ultimate guide to Hanoi for coffee lovers with all the varieties you need to try the 17 best cafés in the city.

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Ha Long Bay Cruise: A Sustainable Overnight Cruise with YESD Vietnam

A Ha Long Bay cruise needs to be on your northern Vietnam bucket list! However, this New World Wonder and UNESCO Heritage Site is a delicate ecosystem that needs to be visited responsibly, with sustainable tourism in mind. This post outlines a staple itinerary and all the details of a Ha Long Bay cruise.

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5 best Instagram spots in Hanoi, Vietnam

Vietnam in general is a very photogenic country. Upon every return trip, I find my eye glued to the viewfinder of my camera, getting trigger happy with the shutter button. My most recent trip to Hanoi proved that my love affair with Vietnam’s aesthetics is never-ending. For those new to the capital, overwhelmed by the affordable local food, derelict cafés, and French colonial architecture, here are 5 quintessentially “Hanoi” Instagram spots you’re likely to fall in love with photographing!

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the best Instagram spots in Hoi An, Vietnam

Modern travel trends are heavily influenced by the images people see online; something I feel two ways about {but I'll save that for another post}. Hoi An is an incredibly photogenic town that often gets skipped over in favour of Hanoi or Saigon {Ho Chi Minh City}. Here are my favourite places for photos in Hoi An, Vietnam.

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Tam Thanh Mural Village: the painted fishing village near Hoi An you cannot miss

While doing my Hoi An research, I came across an article about a small fishing village about 40-minutes by hired car from the city filled with hand-painted murals down its many tiny alleyways and side streets. Sounds pretty perfect, right? So, I mentioned it in passing to my travel companion at the time who had no clue it existed. I then called to hire a driver, and we were off! I put together this post to give you all the insider details.

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