#Off The Beaten Track

Scenic tropical beach with boats, palm trees, and a cloudy sky, offering an exotic coastal view.

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

Stunning aerial view of floating villages amidst limestone islands in a serene green bay.

Destinations

Ho Dynasty Citadel: Thanh Hoa's Forgotten Stone Fortress

The Ho Dynasty Citadel in Thanh Hoa is one of Vietnam's most significant UNESCO sites — and one of its least visited. Here's why that's worth changing.

Jun 21, 20265 min readcentral

A barge carrying logs travels through the Mekong River in An Hoi, Vinh Long, Vietnam.

Destinations

Dong Hoi: Why You Should Stay a Night Instead of Just Passing Through

Most travellers treat Dong Hoi as a train connection to Phong Nha. One overnight stay changes the calculation — river-mouth beach, fresh seafood, and a city that still feels unpolished in a good way.

Jun 18, 20265 min readcentral

Destinations

Dak G'lun Waterfall, Dak Nong: A 50-Meter Drop Worth the Detour

Dak G'lun is a single-drop, 50-meter waterfall buried in Dak Nong jungle — less visited than its Central Highlands rivals and more rewarding for it.

Jun 18, 20264 min readcentral

A scenic view of Turtle Tower on Hoan Kiem Lake surrounded by lush greenery in Hanoi, Vietnam.

Destinations

Cu Da Village: Hanoi's Fading Soy-Sauce Makers

Just 20 km southwest of central Hanoi, Cu Da village still ferments soy sauce in ceramic urns the old way — if you know where to look.

Jun 17, 20265 min readnorth

A lone traveler stands by the majestic Ban Gioc waterfall, surrounded by lush greenery.

Destinations

Cao Bang for First-Timers: A 3-Day Intro to the Northeast Frontier

Cao Bang sits 270 km from Hanoi and rewards the drive with limestone karsts, a working border market culture, and Ban Gioc waterfall — one of the most impressive in Southeast Asia.

Jun 16, 20265 min readnorth

Vibrant fishing boats anchored with a city skyline and mountains in the background.

Destinations

Bich Dam and Hon Mot: Nha Trang's Quietest Islands

While the daily boat-tour circuit crowds Mun and Tam islands, Bich Dam and Hon Mot sit largely ignored — and that's exactly why they're worth the extra planning.

Jun 15, 20265 min readcentral

Discover the serene beauty of a lush cave and reflective waters in Vietnam.

Itineraries

5 Days in Phong Nha: Caving, Cycling, and Farmstay Life

Phong Nha rewards slow travelers. Here's how to spend five days caving, cycling rice paddies, eating well, and actually resting between adventures.

Jun 8, 20264 min readcentral

Scenic view of Cao Bang's limestone mountains and valley during sunset, Vietnam.

Destinations

Bang Ang Plum-Blossom Valley: Cao Bang's Quiet Winter Secret

A small valley outside Cao Bang town erupts in white plum blossoms each January and February — and almost no one outside the province knows about it.

May 29, 20264 min readnorth

Destinations

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

Destinations

Ho Dynasty Citadel: Thanh Hoa's Forgotten Stone Fortress

The Ho Dynasty Citadel in Thanh Hoa is one of Vietnam's most significant UNESCO sites — and one of its least visited. Here's why that's worth changing.

Jun 21, 20265 min readcentral

Destinations

Dong Hoi: Why You Should Stay a Night Instead of Just Passing Through

Jun 18, 20265 min readcentral

Destinations

Dak G'lun Waterfall, Dak Nong: A 50-Meter Drop Worth the Detour

Dak G'lun is a single-drop, 50-meter waterfall buried in Dak Nong jungle — less visited than its Central Highlands rivals and more rewarding for it.

Jun 18, 20264 min readcentral

Destinations

Cu Da Village: Hanoi's Fading Soy-Sauce Makers

Just 20 km southwest of central Hanoi, Cu Da village still ferments soy sauce in ceramic urns the old way — if you know where to look.

Jun 17, 20265 min readnorth

Destinations

Cao Bang for First-Timers: A 3-Day Intro to the Northeast Frontier

Cao Bang sits 270 km from Hanoi and rewards the drive with limestone karsts, a working border market culture, and Ban Gioc waterfall — one of the most impressive in Southeast Asia.

Jun 16, 20265 min readnorth

Destinations

Bich Dam and Hon Mot: Nha Trang's Quietest Islands

While the daily boat-tour circuit crowds Mun and Tam islands, Bich Dam and Hon Mot sit largely ignored — and that's exactly why they're worth the extra planning.

Jun 15, 20265 min readcentral

Itineraries

5 Days in Phong Nha: Caving, Cycling, and Farmstay Life

Phong Nha rewards slow travelers. Here's how to spend five days caving, cycling rice paddies, eating well, and actually resting between adventures.

Jun 8, 20264 min readcentral

Destinations

Bang Ang Plum-Blossom Valley: Cao Bang's Quiet Winter Secret

A small valley outside Cao Bang town erupts in white plum blossoms each January and February — and almost no one outside the province knows about it.

May 29, 20264 min readnorth

#Off The Beaten Track

Hon Yen, Phu Yen: Walking Out to a Volcanic Island at Low Tide

Ho Dynasty Citadel: Thanh Hoa's Forgotten Stone Fortress

Dong Hoi: Why You Should Stay a Night Instead of Just Passing Through

Dak G'lun Waterfall, Dak Nong: A 50-Meter Drop Worth the Detour

Cu Da Village: Hanoi's Fading Soy-Sauce Makers

Cao Bang for First-Timers: A 3-Day Intro to the Northeast Frontier

Bich Dam and Hon Mot: Nha Trang's Quietest Islands

5 Days in Phong Nha: Caving, Cycling, and Farmstay Life

Bang Ang Plum-Blossom Valley: Cao Bang's Quiet Winter Secret

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#Off The Beaten Track

Hon Yen, Phu Yen: Walking Out to a Volcanic Island at Low Tide

Ho Dynasty Citadel: Thanh Hoa's Forgotten Stone Fortress

Dong Hoi: Why You Should Stay a Night Instead of Just Passing Through

Dak G'lun Waterfall, Dak Nong: A 50-Meter Drop Worth the Detour

Cu Da Village: Hanoi's Fading Soy-Sauce Makers

Cao Bang for First-Timers: A 3-Day Intro to the Northeast Frontier

Bich Dam and Hon Mot: Nha Trang's Quietest Islands

5 Days in Phong Nha: Caving, Cycling, and Farmstay Life

Bang Ang Plum-Blossom Valley: Cao Bang's Quiet Winter Secret

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#Off The Beaten Track

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Going to Vietnam?Eat and travel smarter.

#Off The Beaten Track

Related tags — often tagged alongside.

Going to Vietnam?Eat and travel smarter.

Going to Vietnam?
Eat and travel smarter.

Going to Vietnam?
Eat and travel smarter.