Travel Tips for Vietnam: Travel Guide and recommendations

Guía de viaje de Vietnam - Bandera de Vietnam (Tips for Vietnam)

After a month traveling around Vietnam, I have created this practical guide with essential tips for traveling on your own. From basic information to recommendations of places you can’t miss, here you have everything you need to make the most of this fascinating country in Southeast Asia. In my case, I spent a month traveling … Read more

Crossing the land border between China and Vietnam

Puente frontera terrestre entre China y Vietnam

During my stay in Yunnan (China), I crossed the land border between China and Vietnam, passing through Hekou (Yunnan, China) and Lao Cai (Vietnam). It had been five years since my first visit to Vietnam, and I was eager to return. We spent two weeks visiting Vietnam and returned to China via the same border, … Read more

Best Routes to visit Southeast Asia: starting in Thailand

Ruta Sudeste Asiático (Southeast Asia Route)

Many people ask me about which route to take in Southeast Asia and how long to stay in each country. The reality is that there are hundreds of combinations depending on your time, what you want to visit, what you are willing to spend and your preferred mode of transportation. One of the most fashionable … Read more

What to Expect on a Halong Bay Tour: Pros, Cons and Tips

Vietnam - Bahía de Halong (Halong Bay)

After two weeks traveling in Vietnam, it was finally time for a 2-day tour of Halong Bay. This famous bay, located in the northeast of Vietnam, is one of the most stunning and well-known destinations in Southeast Asia. Halong Bay impresses as much by the great variety in shape and size of the islands as … Read more