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How Buses Work in Vietnam: Tips, Fares, and Online Reservations
Tips | Travel

How Buses Work in Vietnam: Tips, Fares, and Online Reservations

ByWilliam June 26, 2022

Everything you need to know to use buses in Vietnam: from how to pay for metro-buses, scheduling, to doing research about long-haul sleeper buses.

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Best Vietnamese Cities for Digital Nomads & Remote Workers
Tips | Travel

Best Vietnamese Cities for Digital Nomads & Remote Workers

ByWilliam May 22, 2022May 22, 2022

Our favourite towns in Vietnam to live and work as digital nomads, including best cafes and co-working spaces to work, and leisure opportunities.

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6 Best Resources to Find Expat Jobs in Vietnam [2022]
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6 Best Resources to Find Expat Jobs in Vietnam [2022]

ByWilliam April 13, 2022April 17, 2022

Vietnam is increasingly hiring foreigners to fuel its international growth. Here are the best websites for find jobs in Vietnam as an expat.

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How to Find an Apartment in Vietnam Online
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How to Find an Apartment in Vietnam Online

ByWilliam March 22, 2022March 25, 2022

Our personal experience finding apartments in Vietnam for long-term says. We cover Facebook groups, Vietnamese classified ads, and more

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DIY Food Tour in Hanoi – Best Dishes and Where to Go [MAP]
Tours | Travel

DIY Food Tour in Hanoi – Best Dishes and Where to Go [MAP]

ByWilliam March 4, 2022April 21, 2022

Our top 10 favourite street-food dishes in Hanoi and where to go, plotted on an interactive map. From Spicy crepes to Phở to spring rolls.

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Where to Live in Hanoi as an Expat?
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Where to Live in Hanoi as an Expat?

ByWilliam February 21, 2022March 22, 2022

Best neighbourhoods and websites-online to finding rentals as an expat in Hanoi, including cheap nomads and safety-first families

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12 Things Expats Find Most Surprising About Vietnam – A Survey
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12 Things Expats Find Most Surprising About Vietnam – A Survey

ByWilliam February 11, 2022February 23, 2022

We asked expats living and working in Vietnam: “what were some things that you found surprising about Vietnam after living in country?”

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DIY Tour of Hanoi’s Exotic Coffees and Funky Cafes [MAP]
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DIY Tour of Hanoi’s Exotic Coffees and Funky Cafes [MAP]

ByWilliam December 30, 2021March 5, 2022

A DIY tour of funky cafes in Hanoi with delicious exotic coffees, like yogurt coffee, coconut coffee, egg coffee and great things to see along the way.

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Thailand vs Vietnam: Personality Differences and National Character
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Thailand vs Vietnam: Personality Differences and National Character

ByWilliam December 25, 2021April 22, 2022

Big Five studies show that Thai culture is more open and laid-back, while Vietnamese culture is more hard-working and more anxious.

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20+ Best Things To-Do in Hanoi That Aren’t Lame
Destinations | Travel

20+ Best Things To-Do in Hanoi That Aren’t Lame

ByWilliam December 22, 2021March 5, 2022

Our personal ranking of the best things to do in Hanoi (that aren’t LAME): do a DIY street-food tour, check out the Museum of Ethnology, and more

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Neighbourhoods of Hanoi: Guide and Interactive Map
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Neighbourhoods of Hanoi: Guide and Interactive Map

ByWilliam December 10, 2021February 21, 2022

Our guide to the important neighbourhoods of Hanoi, like the Old Quarter, West Lake, Kim Ma, and more. Where to live and what to see.

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Made In Vietnam – Famous Brands that Manufacture in Vietnam
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Made In Vietnam – Famous Brands that Manufacture in Vietnam

ByWilliam November 12, 2021May 5, 2022

Huge brands like Nike, Samsung, Adidas, North Face, and Fjallraven have much or most of their manufacturing in Vietnam — and the migration continues.

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Vietnam Rated Best Tourism Destination in Asia 2021: Top 10 Reasons Why
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Vietnam Rated Best Tourism Destination in Asia 2021: Top 10 Reasons Why

ByWilliam November 3, 2021November 13, 2021

Vietnam is ranked #1 sustainable tourism destination in Asia. Top reasons why Vietnam ranks so highly: nature, food, culture, history, shopping, and more.

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14 Souvenirs to Buy in Vietnam: Great Gift Ideas
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14 Souvenirs to Buy in Vietnam: Great Gift Ideas

ByWilliam October 29, 2021November 1, 2021

Awesome souvenirs from Vietnam that can easily fit your luggage, from bamboo purses, to rice-wine, to feng-shui statues, tea-sets, weird mushrooms, and more.

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10 Best Things To Do On Phu Quoc, Vietnam
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10 Best Things To Do On Phu Quoc, Vietnam

ByWilliam October 9, 2021December 22, 2021

Phu Quoc will re-open to tourists in November. Is the mega-resort island for you? We discuss our favourite *non-resort* things to on the small tropical island in Vietnam.

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Vietnam to Re-Open to Tourism on March 15th, without Quarantining
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Vietnam to Re-Open to Tourism on March 15th, without Quarantining

ByWilliam October 4, 2021April 29, 2022

Phú Quốc, Da Nang Nha Trang have re-opened to tourists under a restricted pilot program in November. The rest of the country may open in April 2022. Here is what we know.

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Self-Guided Tour of Hanoi’s Artisan Guild-Streets [MAP]
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Self-Guided Tour of Hanoi’s Artisan Guild-Streets [MAP]

ByWilliam July 27, 2021December 10, 2021

An alternative way to experience Vietnam is do a DIY self-tour of Hanoi’s famous Guild Streets: streets singularly dedicated to a craft like wood-working, weaving, painting, metal-work, and more

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Đà Nẵng: Best Travel Itinerary for One Week in Vietnam
Itinerary | Travel

Đà Nẵng: Best Travel Itinerary for One Week in Vietnam

ByWilliam June 10, 2021April 22, 2022

Our list of the best things to do in Da Nang, strung together as an ideal one-week itinerary: beaches, cave-temples, mountain-hikes, and more

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5 Most Underrated Travel Destinations in Vietnam
Destinations | Travel

5 Most Underrated Travel Destinations in Vietnam

ByWilliam May 20, 2021February 24, 2022

We identity some of the most underrated travel destinations in Vietnam. From the precipitous cliffs Ha Giang on the Chinese border, to the lonely lost beaches of Phu Yen.

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How to Haggle for Bargains in Vietnam
Tips | Travel

How to Haggle for Bargains in Vietnam

ByWilliam May 19, 2021July 2, 2021

There are great deals to be found in Vietnam, but Vietnamese shop-keeps are shrewd hagglers. Study these tips to get an edge.

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  • Culture
    • 14 Fun & Unusual Facts About Modern Vietnamese Culture
    • How to Haggle for Bargains in Vietnam
    • Investing in Vietnam
    • Dating Culture in Vietnam
    • Why is Vietnam so poor?
    • Religion in Vietnam
  • Travel
    • Guide to Hanoi’s Neighbourhoods
    • Most Underrated Destinations
    • Đà Nẵng Travel Itinerary
    • Common Scams to Avoid
    • When Will Vietnam Re-Open?
    • DIY Coffee Tour in Hanoi
    • DIY Food Tour in Hanoi
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