Travel Stories

Aug 8, 2023 • 8 min read

Here’s our selection of Vietnam’s highlights, from fast-paced cities to beautiful beaches and misty mountains.

Aug 8, 2023 • 10 min read

One of the many great things about Vietnam is how much you spend is within your control – just choose wisely. Here's how to visit Vietnam on a budget.

Aug 7, 2023 • 10 min read

Vietnam serves up a lavish buffet of Asian sights, sounds, scents and flavors, but there are things to know before you come. Try these tips.

Aug 7, 2023 • 12 min read

Exploring diverse landscapes, sampling sweet coffee and visiting tranquil countryside rice terraces are just some of the highlights of a trip to Vietnam.

Aug 6, 2023 • 11 min read

Whether it's bus, train, private car, motorcycle, bike, plane or boat, you can plan your trip around Vietnam with this guide to getting around.

Jul 6, 2023 • 7 min read

Vietnam was made for exploring by road. From the mountains to the Delta, here are our top road trip routes.

May 23, 2023 • 6 min read

From cutting through the countryside to connecting two cities, these 8 railway journeys offer an entirely new perspective on a destination.

Mar 21, 2023 • 4 min read

Let Elsewhere by Lonely Planet help you explore Vietnam through a culinary lens.

Nov 23, 2022 • 8 min read

Here are eight hikes that showcase the stunning landscapes and enchanting villages of Vietnam.

Oct 14, 2022 • 12 min read

Every day in Vietnam is a feast. Here are the best things to eat and drink, from pho noodle soup to banh mi sandwiches and everything in between.

Mar 31, 2022 • 6 min read

Vietnam has over 30 national parks. Here's our guide to the very best, from underground marvels to golden coastlines.

Jun 23, 2021 • 5 min read

It is likely that some traditional Vietnamese dishes will excite the most adventurous but that some tourists find difficult to eat because of its peculiarity. 

Mar 4, 2021 • 4 min read

Vietnam may not have the reputation for world-class beaches of its neighbours, but it still hides a few crackers.

Jan 11, 2021 • 4 min read

Ho Chi Minh City is on a wave of tech development. Here's everything you need to know about being a digital nomad in HCMC.

Oct 22, 2020 • 5 min read

From the stunning Halong Bay to the sand dunes of Mui Ne, Vietnam offers up a bewitching array of superlative natural landscapes. Here's our favorite 10.

Apr 27, 2020 • 5 min read

When a pair of travelers found themselves in Hanoi as the world responded to the COVID-19 pandemic, they decided to stay put and saw Vietnam's response to the…

Feb 14, 2020 • 5 min read

Make the most of your time in Vietnam with a Lonely Planet Experiences tour in partnership with Intrepid Travel. Meet new people with a local as your guide.

Feb 11, 2020 • 7 min read

Strong and flavourful Vietnamese coffee makes converts as quickly as it raises pulses.

Aug 12, 2019 • 6 min read

There's a lot to love about travelling in Vietnam, which stretches from the soaring mountains and fascinating ethnic groups of the north to the endless…

Jul 8, 2019 • 6 min read

Visitors to Vietnam often cite charming Hoi An as one of their favourite cities. A thriving medieval port city that was reduced to a backwater country…

Jun 21, 2019 • 4 min read

You’ve explored the Unesco-heritage centre of Hoi An, spent some time on An Bang beach, seen plenty of arts and crafts, and the new clothes you ordered at…

Jun 7, 2019 • 5 min read

Ho Chi Minh City is the compelling commercial hub of modern Vietnam, with wide boulevards, grand colonial buildings, cultural sights, and a vibrant tangle…