Vietnam Travel Blog

If your travel experiences have been confined to buses and airplanes, you're missing out on one of the most enchanting ways to explore the world: the train. Not only increasingly budget-friendly, but a scenic train journey can even feel like a vacation in itself. If you're planning a trip to Vietnam, this guide will provide you with everything you need to know about train travel in Vietnam and will help answer all your questions.

What is the address of Train Street in Hanoi? What are the train times in 2026? Up-to-date 2026 guide to Hanoi Train Street: access rules, best entrances (224 Le Duan & 5 Tran Phu), photo spots, safety, and how to check train times.

The whirlwind of the wedding is over. The months of preparations, the stress of the seating plan, the emotion of the "I do"... all of that is behind you. It’s now time to think about you. Just the two of you. Your honeymoon isn’t just a vacation. It’s the enchanted interlude that marks the beginning of your life together. You’re not just looking for a place, you're looking for an emotion, a setting worthy of your feelings.

While the Ha Giang Loop (around 380 km) is celebrated for vertical cliffs and adrenaline-fueled riding, the Cao Bang Loop is defined by diversity. Stretching over roughly 338 km, the route unfolds through a constantly changing landscape, from powerful border waterfalls and hidden stone villages to wide green valleys and jagged limestone peaks.

So, you’ve booked the ticket, but now you’re staring at the map wondering, "Where do I even start?" I get it. The internet is full of noise, over-the-top advertisements, and generic advice that causes more headaches than help. You don't need another list of pretty photos; you need a strategy. You’ve come to the right place. I’m Oliver Phung, and with 7 years of experience in the industry, I wrote this article to be the ultimate Vietnam travel guide I wish I had when I started. I’ve put myself in your shoes to compile a brutally honest overview of logistics, costs, and safety.

For many people, food is the main reason they keep coming back to Vietnam. And if there is one city that truly reflects the soul of Vietnamese cuisine, it is Hanoi.