Top 10 Bib Gourmand Noodle Shops to Try in Vietnam
Go beyond pho with ten Michelin Bib Gourmand noodle stops in Hanoi, Ho Chi Minh City and Da Nang, including chicken, eel, beef and fish-cake options.
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I am a local guide living in Vietnam, writing as Vietnam Trip Notes. I love traveling, discovering local food and sharing reviews and practical tips to help others explore the country. Personal experiences and researched guidance are clearly distinguished.
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Top 10 Bib Gourmand Restaurants for Vietnamese Food in Da Nang
Ten Da Nang Bib Gourmand restaurants for noodles, pancakes and local meals. Find dishes to try, accurate street addresses and a map for every stop.
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Top 10 MICHELIN Guide Restaurants for Vietnamese Food in Hanoi
Ten Hanoi restaurants recognised by Michelin, from bun cha and chicken pho to shared northern meals, with ordering tips, exact addresses and maps.
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Top 10 MICHELIN Guide Restaurants for Vietnamese Food in Ho Chi Minh City
Find ten Michelin-recognised Vietnamese restaurants in Ho Chi Minh City, with what to order, branch addresses, maps and one important takeout-only stop.
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Top 10 MICHELIN Guide Restaurants for a Shared Vietnamese Meal
Plan a shared Vietnamese meal at ten Michelin-recognised restaurants in Hanoi, Ho Chi Minh City and Da Nang, with portion tips, addresses and maps.
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Top 10 Tips for Planning a Central Vietnam Trip
Plan Da Nang, Hoi An and Hue with ten practical tips on bases, transfers, heritage visits, beaches and flexible days.
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Top 10 Tips for Planning a Northern Vietnam Trip
Plan Hanoi, Ninh Binh, Ha Long and Sapa with ten tips on route order, overnight stops, boat trips and realistic transfer days.
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Top 10 Tips for Planning a Southern Vietnam Trip
Build a southern Vietnam route with Ho Chi Minh City, Can Tho, Mui Ne or Phu Quoc, using ten practical booking and pacing tips.
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Top 10 Tips for Planning a Vietnam Family Trip
Plan Vietnam with children using ten practical tips on bases, room details, transfers, meals, downtime and manageable outings.
Vietnam Trip Notes4 min readTop 10 Steps to Plan Your First Vietnam Trip
Plan your first Vietnam trip with ten clear steps covering routes, arrival, accommodation, phone data and realistic travel days.
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Top 10 One-Week Vietnam Itinerary Ideas
Choose from ten seven-day Vietnam routes, with six-night splits, practical transfer notes and maps for each starting base.
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Top 10 Vietnam Packing Essentials for a First Trip
Pack for Vietnam with ten practical essentials for city walks, changing weather, day trips and keeping travel details accessible.
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Top 10 Tips for Planning Vietnam in the Rainy Season
Plan a flexible Vietnam rainy-season trip with ten tips on regional forecasts, boats, indoor options, packing and transport buffers.
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Top 10 Vietnam Transport Booking Checks
Before booking Vietnam flights, trains, buses or transfers, check these ten details, including terminals, stations, luggage and pickup points.
Vietnam Trip Notes4 min readTop 10 Vietnam Travel Budget Tips Before You Book
Build a practical Vietnam trip budget with ten tips on room totals, transfers, meals, tours and a reserve for changed plans.
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Top 10 Beaches in Vietnam to Consider for Your Trip
Compare ten Vietnam beaches with photos, Google Maps and practical notes, from Da Nang and Hoi An to Phu Quoc, Quy Nhon and Doc Let.
Vietnam Trip Notes5 min readTop 10 Foods and Drinks to Try in Hanoi
What to eat in Hanoi: ten first-visit picks including pho, bun cha, banh cuon and egg coffee, with photos and helpful ordering notes.
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Top 10 Foods to Try in Ho Chi Minh City
Ten foods to try in Ho Chi Minh City, from com tam and banh mi to fresh rolls, with photos and simple tips for ordering your first meal.
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Top 10 Places to Visit in Da Lat for a First Trip
Explore ten Da Lat places with photos and Google Maps: lakes, the market, railway station, pagodas, waterfalls and mountain scenery.
Vietnam Trip Notes4 min readTop 10 Places to Visit in and Around Da Nang
Plan Da Nang with ten beaches, cultural stops and outings, each with a photo and Google Map, from My Khe to Marble Mountains and Ba Na Hills.
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Top 10 Places to Visit in Hanoi on Your First Trip
Ten Hanoi places to explore, with a photo and Google Map for each: lakes, temples, the Old Quarter and museums that add context to your visit.
Vietnam Trip Notes4 min readTop 10 Places to Visit in Ho Chi Minh City
Ten Ho Chi Minh City places for a first visit, with photos, Google Maps and practical tips for markets, museums, temples and city walks.
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Top 10 Places to Visit in Hoi An Beyond One Evening
Ten Hoi An places with photos and Google Maps, from the Japanese Bridge and old houses to An Bang Beach, village gardens and pottery.
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Top 10 Vietnam Destinations for a First Trip
Choose your first Vietnam route with ten destinations, photos and Google Maps, from Hanoi and Hoi An to Ninh Binh, Da Lat and the Mekong Delta.
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Top 10 Vietnamese Street Foods for Your First Trip
Ten Vietnamese street foods to know before your trip, with photos, regional context and easy tips for choosing what to order.
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Where to Stay in Vietnam with Kids: A Simple Room Checklist
Choose family accommodation in Vietnam with practical checks for beds, connecting rooms, beach access, meals and getting around with children.
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Ha Long Bay: Should You Book a Hotel or an Overnight Cruise?
Compare a Ha Long hotel with an overnight bay cruise, including flexibility, cabin choices, departure ports and questions to ask before booking.
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Hotel or Homestay in Vietnam: Which Suits Your Trip?
Compare hotels and homestays in Vietnam by privacy, meals, arrival times and location, with simple questions to ask before you book.
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Where to Stay in Can Tho: Ninh Kieu or a Countryside Stay?
Choose a Can Tho base near Ninh Kieu or in the countryside, with practical tips for floating-market pickups, dinner and arriving with luggage.
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Where to Stay in Da Lat: City Centre or a Quiet Lake Stay?
Compare central Da Lat, the Xuan Huong Lake area and Tuyen Lam Lake, with practical tips on hills, evening meals and choosing a comfortable room.
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Where to Stay in Hue: Riverfront or Near the Imperial City?
Find a comfortable base in Hue, from the south bank of the Perfume River to streets near the Imperial City, with tips on noise and transport.
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Where to Stay in Mui Ne: Beach Access Comes First
Choose a Mui Ne stay by its exact beach access, nearby meals and transport, with practical advice on Ham Tien, resort settings and room choices.
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Where to Stay in Nha Trang: City Beach or a Resort?
Choose between Nha Trang city beach and a resort stay, with advice on Tran Phu, beach access, room views and checking the distance from town.
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Where to Stay in Ninh Binh: Tam Coc or Trang An?
Choose between Tam Coc, Trang An and Ninh Binh city, with simple advice on countryside stays, evening meals and getting to your accommodation.
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Where to Stay in Sapa: Town Hotel or Village Homestay?
Compare Sapa town and a village homestay in the Muong Hoa Valley, including arrival access, meals, room comfort and what to ask before booking.
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Da Lat Waterfalls: How to Plan a Safe Day Trip
Plan a Da Lat waterfall day with practical advice on choosing one or two sites, road time, wet steps, canyoning and changing weather.
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Ha Long Bay Kayaking: A Simple Guide for First-Timers
Thinking of kayaking in Ha Long Bay? Find out what to expect, how to choose a cruise, what to bring and what to check before getting on the water.
Vietnam Trip Notes2 min readSapa Trekking for Beginners: How to Plan Your First Walk
Plan a first Sapa trek with a route that suits your fitness, sensible footwear, realistic weather expectations and respectful village visits.
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Trang An Boat Trip: An Easy First-Timer's Guide
Prepare for a Trang An boat trip in Ninh Binh with straightforward advice on choosing a route, caves, what to bring and planning the rest of your day.
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Hoi An at Night: An Easy Lantern Walk and Riverside Evening
Enjoy Hoi An at night with a relaxed lantern walk, a food stop and an optional river ride, plus tips for crowds and getting back to your hotel.
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Ba Na Hills Day Trip: Is the Golden Bridge Worth Your Time?
Decide whether a Ba Na Hills day trip fits your Da Nang itinerary, with practical notes on cable cars, weather, crowds, tickets and timing.
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Mekong Delta Day Trip from Ho Chi Minh City: A Simple Guide
Find out what a Mekong Delta day trip is really like, how to compare Ben Tre tours and when an overnight stay in Can Tho makes more sense.
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Cu Chi Tunnels: A Practical First-Visit Guide
Plan a first visit to the Cu Chi Tunnels from Ho Chi Minh City, including site choices, realistic timing, tunnel access and what to bring.
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Vietnam Food Tours: How to Choose Your First Tour
Choose a Vietnam food tour that fits your appetite and travel style. Compare walking and motorbike tours, portions, dietary options, meeting points and inclusions.
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Vegetarian Food in Vietnam: How to Order Chay
Find vegetarian food in Vietnam and order chay with confidence. Simple meal ideas, useful Vietnamese phrases and questions about broth, sauces and vegan options.
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Vietnamese Desserts: A First-Timer's Guide to Che
Discover Vietnamese che desserts, from banana and coconut to sticky rice balls and layered glasses. Learn what to order and how to choose your first bowl.
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Goi Cuon vs Cha Gio: Vietnamese Spring Rolls Explained
Goi cuon or cha gio? Compare fresh and fried Vietnamese spring rolls, common fillings, dipping sauces and the menu names to know before ordering.
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Com Tam in Saigon: How to Order Broken Rice
A simple guide to com tam in Saigon: broken rice, grilled pork, bi and cha. Learn the menu names, choose your toppings and order your first plate.
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Da Nang Food Guide: What to Eat Beyond Mi Quang
Explore Da Nang food beyond mi Quang with fish-cake noodles, banh xeo and small rice cakes. A simple guide to choosing and ordering your next meal.
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Hue Food Guide: Small Dishes Worth Trying
Explore Hue beyond noodle soup with banh beo, banh nam, banh bot loc and banh ram it. Simple notes on textures, ordering and sharing small dishes.
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Hoi An Food Guide: 5 Local Dishes to Try
Choose what to eat in Hoi An with this simple guide to cao lau, chicken rice, white rose dumplings, grilled pork rolls and banh xeo.
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Banh Xeo in Vietnam: A Simple Guide to Eating It
What is banh xeo? Discover Vietnam's savory crispy pancake, common fillings, regional differences and how to wrap and eat your first serving.
Vietnam Trip Notes3 min readBun Cha in Hanoi: What It Is and How to Eat It
Discover bun cha in Hanoi: grilled pork, rice noodles and dipping sauce. Learn what to expect, how to eat it and what to ask before ordering.
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Banh Mi Vietnam: A Guide to Fillings, Prices
Discover banh mi in Vietnam: popular fillings, regional styles, budget tips, ordering phrases, and practical advice for your first Vietnamese sandwich.
Vietnam Trip Notes7 min readBest time to visit Vietnam: choose by region, not one national season
Understand broad weather patterns in northern, central and southern Vietnam, then choose travel dates around your route and the activities that matter most.
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Mi Quang, Cao Lau & Bun Bo Hue: Central Vietnam Noodles
Explore mi Quang, cao lau and bun bo Hue: how they differ, where to try them, what to order, and practical tips for eating noodles in central Vietnam.
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Vietnamese Egg, Coconut & Salt Coffee: A Travel Guide
Discover Vietnamese egg coffee, coconut coffee and salt coffee: flavors, ingredients, where to try them, and ordering tips for your Vietnam trip.
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Using Grab at Vietnam Airports: How to Find the Right Pickup Point
Learn how to use Grab at Vietnam airports, including the latest pickup points at Tan Son Nhat, Noi Bai and Da Nang airports, plus tips for luggage, fees and meeting your driver.
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Hanoi Museums: Three Easy Picks for Your First Visit
Choose a Hanoi museum for stories, art or village architecture, with simple tips for planning a relaxed visit and a nearby break.
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Pho in Vietnam: Types, Regional Styles
Discover pho in Vietnam: beef and chicken options, northern and southern styles, prices, ordering phrases, and practical tips for your first bowl.
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Ho Chi Minh City Walking Route: Four Central Landmarks
Walk from Saigon Central Post Office to Dong Khoi, the Opera House and Nguyen Hue, with simple tips for breaks, heat and getting around.
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Ho Chi Minh City Street Food: 3 Dishes to Try
Try banh mi, com tam and hu tieu in Ho Chi Minh City. A simple street food guide with ordering tips, food areas and a relaxed first-day plan.
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One Day in Hue: Imperial City, Local Food and the River
Spend one relaxed day in Hue exploring the Imperial City, trying local dishes and walking beside the Perfume River without rushing between sights.
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Set up your phone for Vietnam before you lose signal
Get your phone ready before traveling around Vietnam. Here is the simple way to buy a SIM or eSIM, get mobile data, download the right apps and stay connected from the moment you arrive.
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Phở Khô Gia Lai: A Guide to Pleiku’s Famous Two-Bowl Pho
Phở khô Gia Lai is a unique noodle dish from Pleiku in Vietnam’s Central Highlands. Known as “two-bowl pho,” it comes with dry rice noodles in one bowl and hot broth in another. Learn about its origin, ingredients, how to eat it, and where to try authentic phở khô in Gia Lai.
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Photography in Vietnam: asking permission and giving people space
Take more considerate travel photographs in Vietnam by asking when people are the subject, respecting site restrictions and keeping daily life moving.
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Where to Stay in Phu Quoc for an Easy Beach Holiday
Choose a Phu Quoc beach base by location, beach access, meals and sea conditions, with practical advice for a relaxed first island stay.
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Traveling during Tet: how to plan a flexible Vietnam trip
Understand Tet as a family-focused holiday and prepare bookings, meals and transport without assuming annual holiday dates or business hours stay the same.
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Bus, train or flight in Vietnam: compare the complete journey
Choose transport within Vietnam by comparing hotel-to-hotel time, comfort, luggage and connection risk rather than ticket price or flight duration alone.
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How to choose your first Vietnam route
Choose fewer bases, protect your arrival day and build a route around the experience you want.
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A first Hanoi walk: plan a small route
Build a manageable first day around the Old Quarter, a lake and a place to pause.
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Respectful travel in Vietnam: small habits that help
Approach photos, shared spaces and cultural visits with attention to the people around you.
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One Relaxed Day in Hoi An: Old Town, Coffee and the Beach
Plan a slower day in Hoi An with an Old Town walk, a coffee break and an optional An Bang beach visit before a simple evening out.
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Where to Stay in Ho Chi Minh City for Your First Visit
Choose a Ho Chi Minh City base around your plans, with practical tips on central areas, street noise, hotel access and checking the room before booking.
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