Are you thinking of visiting Vietnam? It’s an incredible destination with countless attractions. Like many travelers, you might have your sights set on Hanoi, Da Nang, Ho Chi Minh City, or Hoi An. Steve and I explored all of those, but we also spent two weeks in Dalat in February 2025, and it quickly became one of my favorite places…

If you’re planning a trip to North Vietnam, chances are Halong Bay is high on your list. And for good reason. This UNESCO World Heritage Site is one of Vietnam’s most breathtaking destinations. The bay is home to 1,600 islands and islets, each rising dramatically from the emerald waters. Many hide caves waiting to be explored, adding to the bay’s…

If an attraction is kooky, offbeat, or kitschy, Steve and I are all in—so it’s no surprise we fell in love with Ba Na Hills SunWorld in Da Nang, Vietnam. Ba Na Hills, as it’s commonly called, is a theme park with a heavy French flair. It’s also home to the iconic Golden Bridge, the one that looks like two…

Ba Na Hills SunWorld is a mountaintop amusement park in Vietnam, famous for its breathtaking Golden Bridge held by giant stone hands. With a mix of French-inspired architecture, lush gardens, and thrilling attractions, it offers a unique blend of culture and adventure. Visitors can ride the world’s longest non-stop cable car, explore a fairytale-like village, and enjoy panoramic views of…

During the fall of 2024, Steve and I spent four weeks in Hanoi. Vietnam is the first communist country we have visited and only one of five communist countries in the world (the other four being China, Cuba, Laos, and North Korea). It was our second country in S.E. Asia, and besides the wildly chaotic traffic, we weren’t sure what…