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Destination guides and travel updates for Vietnam, Thailand, Laos and Cambodia, written for English-speaking travellers planning the trip from Australia, the UK or the US. Expect the practical detail: when to go, how many days a place is worth, what each season actually feels like on the ground, and visa or entry changes as they land.
Anna Bright Calls the Ha Giang Loop “a Dream”: Inside Her Northern Vietnam Adventure
From winding mountain roads and waterfall swims to homestay dinners and shots of local corn liquor, American pickleball star Anna Bright’s journey through the Ha…
17-09-2026
Son Doong Cave Tours Are Sold Out Until 2028 — What Can Travelers Explore Instead?
Son Doong, the world’s largest natural cave, is fully booked through the end of 2028. With access limited to just 1,000 visitors a year, exploring…
11-09-2026
The Ultimate Vietnam Travel Essentials Guide
Vietnam rewards travelers who arrive with curiosity—and a little preparation. A single trip can take you from Hanoi’s lively old streets and the limestone landscapes…
06-09-2026
Nha Trang Travel Guide: Best Time to Visit, Things to Do and Local Food
Nha Trang runs on a different calendar to the rest of Vietnam - dry when the north is wet. Here is when to go, what…
23-08-2026
Phu Quoc Travel Guide: Beaches, Best Time and Things to Do
White sand on one coast, sunsets on the other, an eight-kilometre cable car in between — everything to know before your first trip to Phu…
15-08-2026
Hoi An Travel Guide: Old Town, Lanterns & the Best Time to Visit
A practical Hoi An travel guide: what to see in the Old Town, when the weather is on your side, what to eat, and the…
11-08-2026
Hue Travel Guide: The Imperial Citadel, Royal Tombs and Where to Eat
Vietnam's old imperial capital, at a gentler pace: the Citadel, the royal tombs, Thien Mu Pagoda, when to go and what to eat in Hue.
07-08-2026
Da Nang Travel Guide: Beaches, Bridges & the Best Time to Visit
Beaches, bridges and the best time to visit — a Da Nang travel guide covering My Khe, the Marble Mountains, the Golden Bridge and what…
03-08-2026
Ha Noi Travel Guide: Old Quarter, Temples & Best Time to Go
Old Quarter alleys, lakeside temples, centuries of history and the best time to go — everything for your first Ha Noi trip.
26-07-2026