One of the highlights of our road trip through the South of Vietnam was a side trip to visit the Tra Su Cajuput Forest, a vast wetland area on the border of Vietnam and Cambodia. The site embodies the quintessential Mekong Delta experience; Towering mangrove forests and rowboats navigating tranquil waterways. If you’re exploring the Mekong Delta, then add this
Da Nang is certainly known for its beautiful white beach that lines the bay, but if you venture to the start of the Hai Van Pass you'll be rewarded with an isolated, beach all to yourself. There are a few undeveloped beaches in the Da Nang area, but I have to say, this one really steals the cake. If you're
Gather a moto-squad and get ready for a day of mangrove forests, cheeky monkeys and roadside hammock sessions. A day trip to Can Gio island, just south of Saigon, is the perfect escape into nature. Not only does Can Gio have some cool stuff to see, but it's also cheap and exciting to get to. This guide shares how to
If you're travelling between Dalat and Nha Trang, ditch the bus and grab a motorbike. You'll be happy with your choices, trust me. Motorbiking along the Khanh Le Pass from Dalat to Nha Trang not only goes down as one of my favourite drives in Vietnam but also as one of the highlights of all my travels in Vietnam. I
Dambri Waterfall is undoubtedly the main attraction in Bao Loc. It made its way onto my radar due to its fame as one of the biggest waterfalls in southern Vietnam: The main plunge drops 57m and continues from the main plunge through a series of smaller falls as the water makes its way down the valley. I visited Dambri waterfall
The iconic motorbike trail that weaves from one end of Vietnam all the way to the other is full of stunning mountain passes and pristine coastal views, but there is one road that has claimed its place as the most iconic road in Vietnam: The Hai Van Pass. Driving along the Hai Van Pass has become something of a right-of-passage
When cave explorers first explored this cave they were so mesmerised by the scale and stunning stalagmites and stalactites, that they decided Paradise Cave was the perfect name for it. Stretching 31km deep into the limestone karst, Paradise Cave is the longest dry cave in Asia. At some points, the cave hits heights over 70m and stretches as wide as
More often than not travellers pass straight through Da Nang with eyes on the nearby prizes of Hoi An and Hue. But this modern city, located on a stunning 20 mile stretch of powdery, white sand, is not to be missed during your exploration of central Vietnam. While I love the energy of the city, my true love for Da
A lone peak surrounded by an endless sea of Vietnamese countryside, Black Virgin Mountain stands out as a major landmark in Tay Ninh province. Black Virgin Mountain, called Bà Đen in Vietnamese, is one of the best hikes near Ho Chi Minh City, with a scenic drive through the countryside, a cable car ride and a series of pagodas. This
The charm of Hoi An's architecture and the laid back vibe is what attracts most visitors to this ancient city. The pedestrianised old city offers a welcome break from the usual chaos of Vietnamese roads and while most opt to wander around the old city on foot, you'll want to get onto a bicycle to explore further afield. The countryside