Vietnam Travel Blog

Hanoi weather in December ranges from 15°C to 23°C with low rainfall and cooler evenings. See what the winter climate is like and how to plan your trip.

As a local guide, I like Cat Ba National Park because it still feels balanced. And here is something many people do not realize. Right inside the national park, there is a small village called Viet Hai where you can experience authentic local life, far from the busy town and tour groups.

The surge in agritourism is a direct response to a global craving for authenticity. Travelers today are moving away from mass-market, uninspired tours in favor of something real. Vietnam is uniquely positioned to lead this trend as a global food basket; as the world’s second-largest coffee exporter and a top-three rice exporter, agriculture is truly the nation's lifeblood.

Let me, a local guide with years of experience, take you on a journey through the markets of Vietnam's happiest city!

Ask any traveler about Vietnamese food, and they’ll say "Pho." But ask a Saigonese what they actually eat for breakfast three times a week, and the answer is almost always Hu Tieu. It’s the unsung hero of the South, less about beef and herbs, and more about a clear, sweet pork broth and a satisfying "bite" that Pho just doesn't have. If you’re visiting Saigon or the Mekong Delta, this is the dish that will make you realize there is a whole world of noodles waiting for you beyond the tourist classics.

Fast food is not part of daily Vietnamese life as it is not what we grow up eating every morning or after work. But for many travelers, especially in the first days, it can be a comfortable option if you are not yet familiar with Vietnamese cuisine.