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DMZ Vietnam Travel Guide 2026: 17th Parallel Timeline, Vinh Moc Tunnels and Khe Sanh
This DMZ Vietnam travel guide traces the 17th parallel from 1954 to 1975 and maps what remains at Hien Luong Bridge, Vinh Moc Tunnels, Khe Sanh, Doc Mieu, Camp Carroll, Rockpile and Truong Son Cemetery. It covers 2026 transport from Hue and Da Nang, opening hours, entry fees, tour prices, daily costs, best season and UXO cautions.
by Phạm Quốc Bảo
4 min readCentral Vietnam
Mui Ne and Phan Thiet Vietnam Travel Guide 2026: Sand Dunes, Kitesurf Season and Costs from Ho Chi Minh City
This Mui Ne and Phan Thiet Vietnam travel guide covers the 2026 kitesurf season, transport from Ho Chi Minh City, dune and Cham tower entry fees, daily costs, and tout warnings. It gives a 3-day itinerary and exact prices so independent travelers can plan without conflicting numbers.
Da Nang to Nha Trang sleeper train: Vietnam travel guide to Reunification Express times, fares, and booking tips
This Vietnam travel guide covers the Da Nang to Nha Trang sleeper train on the Reunification Express. It explains 2026 fares, journey times, station transfers, best months, Tet and holiday booking pressure, and how to avoid touts. Use it to choose a berth and book with Vietnam Railways.
Ben Thanh Market in Ho Chi Minh City: A Vietnam Travel Guide to Prices and Hours in 2026
This Vietnam travel guide to Ben Thanh Market in Ho Chi Minh City covers entry and opening hours in 2026, how to get there by Metro Line 1 or Grab, and the prices to expect after bargaining. It also explains the best hours to visit and the safety cautions that matter.
Nha Trang Vietnam Travel Guide 2026: Beaches, Island Tours, and Daily Costs
This Nha Trang Vietnam travel guide 2026 gives international visitors the dry-season months, flight and rail access, entry fees for main sites, island tour prices, daily budgets, and common safety issues. Use it to plan a beach holiday without overpaying, and confirm current costs before you book.
Hanoi in 3 Days: A Vietnam Travel Guide for Street Food, History, and Side Trips
This Vietnam travel guide to Hanoi in 2026 covers a three-day route built around the Old Quarter, Hoan Kiem Lake, Ho Chi Minh Mausoleum, and Temple of Literature, plus one day for Ninh Binh or Halong Bay. It lists current prices, opening hours, and airport transfers, and explains how to avoid street tout tour traps.
Vietnam by Luxury Train: Why the Rails from Hanoi to Da Nang Beat Flying
Vietnam by luxury train: why the rails from Hanoi to Da Nang beat flying. This guide sorts out the 2026 luxury options, compares prices, schedules, and total travel time with flights, and covers weather windows, stations, booking, and visa rules. Use it to decide which route and cabin fit your trip.
Phu Quoc Island Vietnam Travel Guide 2026: Beaches, Island Hopping, and Costs
This Phu Quoc Vietnam travel guide 2026 covers dry season timing, flight and ferry access, the 30 day visa exemption, key attraction prices and hours, and a day by day island hopping plan. It gives international visitors practical budget ranges and tells them when jellyfish and strong currents are a risk.
Halong Bay 2026: A Vietnam Travel Guide to Overnight Cruises, Fees, and Hanoi Transfers
This Halong Bay 2026 guide covers the two-day overnight cruise route from Hanoi, including shuttle and seaplane transfers, 2026 entry fees, day and overnight cruise price ranges, Sung Sot Cave hours, and safety tips for typhoon season. It helps international visitors plan a licensed cruise without overpaying or getting caught in holiday crowds.
Hanoi Breakfast Street Food 2026: A Vietnam Travel Guide for Morning Eaters
This Vietnam travel guide for Hanoi's breakfast streets covers phở, bún chả, xôi, and egg coffee with 2026 prices, opening hours, and Old Quarter locations. Use it to eat safely between 6:30 and 9:00 AM, pay by cash or QR, and reach stalls via bus 86 or Grab.
Oktoberfest in Saigon 2026 and Ho Chi Minh City's New Long Thanh Airport: What Travelers Need to Know Before 2026
Oktoberfest in Saigon 2026 is an annual beer festival in District 1, usually late September or early October. This guide covers Ho Chi Minh City's New Long Thanh Airport: What Travelers Need to Know Before 2026, plus tickets, costs, food, and safety.
Vietnam Travel Guide: Ho Chi Minh City 2026 Costs, Entry Fees, and Long Thanh Airport Update
This Vietnam travel guide to Ho Chi Minh City in 2026 covers the Long Thanh airport transition, current entry fees and hours for War Remnants Museum, Independence Palace, Cu Chi Tunnels, Ben Thanh Market and Notre-Dame Cathedral, dry season weather, daily budgets of 600,000 to 900,000 VND, and safety tips for traffic, scams and heat.
Hue Imperial Citadel and Royal Tombs: A Vietnam Travel Guide for 2026
This Hue Vietnam travel guide for 2026 covers entry fees, opening hours, best months, transport from Da Nang and Hanoi, and daily budgets for the Imperial Citadel and three royal tombs. Use it to plan a practical trip, avoid the rainy season, and know what to confirm locally.