Hoi An Budget Guide 2026: How much is the cost of visiting Hoi An?
Hoi An can be as cheap or as luxurious as you want it to be. This Hoi An budget guide breaks down exactly what things cost, based on real prices from my own ten nights in town, so you can plan your trip with actual numbers instead of vague estimates. Hoi An is one of […]
Things to Know Before Visiting Hoi An: Travel Tips for First-Time Visitors
Hoi An is one of Vietnam’s most visited destinations, and for good reason. It’s easy to explore, easy to fall in love with, and easy to get wrong if you don’t know what you’re walking into. These Hoi An travel tips for first-time visitors come from spending nine days in the town, well beyond the […]
Hoi An River Boat Ride: 2026 Prices, Times & Complete Guide
The Thu Bon River is the heart of Hoi An after dark. Colorful wooden boats drift past lantern-lined banks, and for most visitors, taking a Hoi An river boat ride becomes one of the defining memories of their stay. But is it actually worth the money, or just a well-photographed tourist ritual? This guide covers […]
Best Day Trip From Hoi An: Khe Tan Reservoir (2026 Guide)
Most visitors spend all their time in Hoi An’s Ancient Town. Lanterns, the river, the Japanese Covered Bridge, and not much beyond that. If you’re staying more than a couple of days, one of the best day trip from Hoi An is waiting just past the town limits. Khe Tan Reservoir was one of my […]
Cam Kim Island Guide 2026: Hoi An’s Quiet Countryside Escape
Most visitors to Hoi An never leave the Ancient Town. They walk the lantern streets, cross the Japanese Covered Bridge, eat at a riverside restaurant, and consider the town seen. Just across the river from Hoi An, a short bridge ride away, lies Cam Kim Island. Almost nobody goes there. And it ended up being […]
Hidden Places in Hoi An: 5 Spots Beyond the Old Town
Most visitors to Hoi An spend one or two days walking the Ancient Town, taking photos of the lanterns, and moving on to the next city on their route. I stayed nine days. And somewhere around day four, I started riding out past the edge of the Old Town to see what was actually out […]
Hoi An Travel Guide for Slow Travelers 2026: Beyond the Lanterns
Most people spend one or two days in Hoi An before moving on to their next destination. I stayed for nine. That extra time completely changed how I experienced the city. Beyond the lantern-lit streets and popular attractions, I found quiet mornings, rice fields on the edge of town, a reservoir nobody talks about, and […]
New Vietnam Entry Rules (July 2026): What Travelers Need to Know
If you’ve been planning a trip to Vietnam recently, you’ve probably come across headlines about new Vietnam Entry Rules 2026 coming into effect from 1 July. Many travel websites reported that all international visitors would need to complete a mandatory health declaration before entering the country. A few days later, however, Vietnam’s Ministry of Health […]
Vietnam e-Visa Guide: How to Apply Without Making Common Mistakes
Applying for a Vietnam e-Visa is straightforward once you know the process. But small mistakes, a blurry photo, a mismatched name, applying too late, delay a lot of travelers and cause unnecessary stress before a trip. This Vietnam e-Visa Guide walks you through the entire process step by step. What you need, how to apply, […]
Vietnam Sleeper Bus Tips 2026: Things I Wish I Knew Before My First Ride
During my 50 days traveling across Vietnam, I used sleeper buses for almost every single long-distance journey. Hanoi to Sapa. Sapa back to Hanoi. Ninh Binh to Hue. Hue to Hoi An. Hoi An to Da Lat. Da Lat to Ho Chi Minh City. These Vietnam sleeper bus tips aren’t pulled from a generic travel […]