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Ho Chi Minh, Vietnam
I arrived in to Ho Chi Minh City by flying from Da Nang (the closest airport to
Hoi An), and then took a private transfer from Ho Chi Minh City Airport to my
hotel. You might think that the amount of mopeds in Hanoi was impressive, but
the density of them in Ho Chi Minh City (formerly Saigon) will blow your mind.
Here, the roads are filled with a relentless tsunami of mopeds, and you need to
watch out for the rogue ones which stray onto the footpaths too. Ho Chi Minh
City is chaotic and humid, but the most wonderful place to experience!
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Hội An, Vietnam
Historic Hoi An is a beautiful UNESCO World Heritage town and former Southeast
Asian trading port with oriental influence evident in its architecture. In order
to reach Hoi An by train or plane, you will need to arrive in the nearby city of
Da Nang and transfer from there, which takes usually just under 1 hour by road.
You can arrive straight into Hoi An by sleeper bus, but I opted to arrive via
plane because it was more time efficient for a 2 week Hanoi to Ho Chi Minh
itinerary. (note: it can take upwards of 16 hours to reach Da Nang from Hanoi by
train, and upwards of 18 hours to arrive into Hoi An by sleeper bus.)
- An Hoi Night Market (Chợ Đêm An Hội)
- Hidden beach
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Da Nang, Vietnam
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Ninh Bình, Vietnam
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Halong Bay, Vietnam
Ah, dreamy Halong Bay, one of my favourite places in the whole wide world.
Halong Bay was the reason Vietnam was on my Southeast Asia bucket list, and I
cannot wait to return! Limestone karsts covered in lush-green jungle jet up out
of the emerald water, and when a mist falls over the bay the aura is nothing
less than enchanting. A Halong cruise of this UNESCO World Heritage Site is a
must-do for your 2 week Vietnam trip, and I promise you will not be
disappointed.
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Hà Giang, Vietnam
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Hanoi, Vietnam
You’ll start your 2 weeks in Vietnam in the northern city of Hanoi. Hanoi is the
capital of Vietnam and is one of the best cities to visit in Asia! The Old
Quarter is brimming with colonial architecture and narrow lanes, and is crammed
with people scoot-scoot-scooting on their mopeds in every direction. Crossing
the road is a task in itself, and you will quickly become abnormally comfortable
with practically risking your life on a very regular basis in order to reach the
other side. But despite the chaos of day to day life, Hanoi retains a relaxed
and charming vibe.