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A stunning aerial view of numerous boats in a tranquil coastal bay surrounded by hills.
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Hon Son Island: The Southern Island That Phu Quoc Used to Be

Hon Son sits in the Gulf of Thailand between Rach Gia and Nam Du — small, unhurried, and almost entirely off the package-tour radar.

Jun 21, 20264 min readsouth
Aerial view of Phan Thiet's vibrant coastline with boats and hills, offering a serene landscape.
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Destinations

Hon Son Island: The Quiet Alternative to Phu Quoc That Most Visitors Skip

Hon Son sits in the Gulf of Thailand between Rach Gia and Nam Du — small, unhurried, and still largely off the tourist circuit. Here's how to do it right.

Jun 21, 20264 min readsouth
Stunning aerial view of floating villages amidst limestone islands in a serene green bay.
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Destinations

Cua Dai Beach After the Erosion: Where Hoi An Swimmers Go Now

Cua Dai beach has lost serious ground to coastal erosion over the past decade. Here's what it looks like today, and why most visitors now head to An Bang instead.

Jun 17, 20264 min readcentral
A picturesque view of fishing boats nestled among lush green hills in Hai Phong, Vietnam.
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Destinations

Cat Ba Off the Beaten Path: Villages and Beaches Beyond the Town

Cat Ba town has its charms, but the island's real character lives further out — in a fishing village reachable only by boat, a quiet cave, and a beach that most day-trippers never find.

Jun 16, 20265 min readnorth
Artisans crafting incense sticks outdoors at a Vietnamese workshop.
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Travel Tips

Best Month for Vietnam Beaches: North, Central, and South Are All Different

Vietnam's coastline runs 3,200 km and three separate weather systems govern it. Pick the wrong month for the wrong coast and you'll sit in rain.

Jun 15, 20265 min readall
A breathtaking aerial view of Phu Quoc Island with boats, coastline, and cable car over blue water.
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Destinations

Hon Son: The Rugged Southern Island Phu Quoc Used to Be

Skip the high-rises of Phu Quoc. Hon Son offers empty beaches, cheap seafood markets, and a rugged jungle peak just a short ferry ride from the coastal city of Rach Gia.

May 30, 20264 min readsouth
A vibrant beach scene with people enjoying the sand, boats docked, and a city skyline in the background.
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Destinations

Vung Chua Beach: The Quiet Shore Where Vietnam's Most Famous General Rests

An hour south of Dong Hoi, Vung Chua is a calm bay backed by Yen Island hills — and the burial place of General Vo Nguyen Giap, drawing pilgrims and curious travelers alike.

May 30, 20264 min readcentral
Stunning seascape capturing a lighthouse on rocks with calm turquoise waters, ideal for travel inspiration.
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Destinations

Bai Mon Beach: The Hidden Cove Below Vietnam's Easternmost Lighthouse

Bai Mon is a crescent of white sand tucked beneath the Mui Dien lighthouse in Phu Yen — one of the quietest beaches on the central coast, if you show up early enough.

May 29, 20264 min readcentral
Tranquil scene of Halong Bay's iconic limestone islands with calm waters, Vietnam.
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Destinations

Bai Tu Long Bay: The Quieter Water North of Ha Long

Bai Tu Long Bay sits directly north of Ha Long with the same limestone karsts and a fraction of the cruise traffic — here's how to actually get there and where to stay.

May 29, 20265 min readnorth
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