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Scenic tropical beach with boats, palm trees, and a cloudy sky, offering an exotic coastal view.
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Hon Yen, Phu Yen: Walking Out to a Volcanic Island at Low Tide

At low tide, a sandbar connects the Phu Yen coast to Hon Yen — a small volcanic cone you can walk to barefoot across a living coral flat. Here's how to time it right.

Jun 21, 20264 min readcentral
A tranquil blue boat floats on the turquoise waters of Phan Thiet, Vietnam, ideal for summer travel.
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Destinations

Co To Island: The North's Clearest Water, and How to Actually Get There

Co To is Quang Ninh's remote archipelago with genuinely clear water and a pace of life that Ha Long Bay's cruise circuit never offers. Here's how to reach it from Hanoi.

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

Cat Ba Weekend: The Compressed Island Escape from Hanoi

Two nights, one island, and enough kayaking, hiking, and seafood to justify the Monday commute back. Here's how to run the Cat Ba weekend properly.

Jun 16, 20264 min readnorth
Experience the tranquil beauty of the seascape and mountain at Ba Ria - Vung Tau, Vietnam.
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Travel Tips

Best Month for Con Dao: Turtle Season and the Weather Window Explained

Con Dao rewards timing. Get the month wrong and you're battling rough seas or crowds — get it right and you'll share Bay Canh beach with nesting sea turtles and almost nobody else.

Jun 15, 20264 min readsouth
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
Experience the tranquil beauty of the seascape and mountain at Ba Ria - Vung Tau, Vietnam.
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Destinations

Bai Dam Trau, Con Dao: A Traveler's Guide to Saigon's Best Island Beach

Bai Dam Trau is a quiet crescent beach on Con Dao with clear water, no hawkers, and planes landing right overhead. Here's what you need to know before going.

May 25, 20266 min readsouth
A scenic aerial view of a coastal town with buildings, sea, and green hillside in summer.
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Destinations

Bai Tu Long National Park: A Traveler's Guide to Quang Ninh's Quieter Coast

Bai Tu Long National Park sits just northeast of Ha Long Bay with fewer boats, wilder coastline, and actual jungle. Here's how to visit properly.

May 25, 20266 min readnorth
Scenery of ocean shore with sandy beach and green palms near embankment in cloudy day
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Destinations

Hon Kho Island: A Traveler's Guide to Quy Nhon's Rocky Offshore Neighbor

Hon Kho is a small, raw island a 15-minute boat ride from Quy Nhon's coast. Here's what to expect, how to get there, and what most visitors get wrong.

May 25, 20266 min readcentral
Aerial view of a vibrant coastal city with an expansive ocean backdrop on a clear summer day.
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Destinations

Bai Sao Phu Quoc: A Traveler's Guide to the Island's Best Beach

Bai Sao is Phu Quoc's headline beach — white sand, shallow water, and fewer resort walls than the northwest coast. Here's how to actually enjoy it.

May 24, 20265 min readsouth
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