Vietnam – GlobeTrotting365Days

Let’s be honest about this Vietnamese island – Is Phu Quoc Worth Visiting?

Wow, Vietnam’s got some islands? Let’s go and check them out! I’m not sure what to expect, but Phu Quoc’s got to have beaches that are surely not much discovered or heard of. I first read about Phu Quoc back in 2022 when I was churning up my Vietnamese itinerary. It sounded like a great place to visit – warm weather, amazing beaches, an unassuming Vietnamese island sitting pretty just off the coast of Cambodia.

It may no longer be Vietnam’s best-kept secret, but I definitely loved this desert-island gem in the sparkling turquoise waters.

Theoretically, Phu Quoc seemed to tick these boxes, especially according to everything we read. The reality was however a little different.

Da Nang: the city that takes you by surprise

Situated on a white-sand bay, flanked by mountains on all sides, it’s not hard to see why Da Nang was on my top list to visit when in Vietnam. And my love for Da Nang got stronger only to see how this modern city exudes youthful energy combined with nature.

Beginning to explore this beach side city to the mountaintop, on the very first day I decided to soak in the relaxed vibes by the pristine sandy beaches and yes there are plenty to choose from. One of the closest to Da Nang city center is My Khe Beach. Swimming in the clearest waters, enjoying by the shack yes you almost forget the city vibes in a minute.

A day trip to the Rural Vietnam you cannot miss!

For me, rural Vietnam is an atmospheric and otherworldly place. All I was looking forward to visit were the jagged karst rocks enrobed in clouds and dripping caves obscured by creeping vines. There’s an ethereal quality to the light and scenery in Vietnam and what better place to experience it other than Ninh Binh.

We took a day tour to discover this beautiful province which also felt so less.

First views of the Old Capital

Starting with Hoa Lu known as the ancient capital of Vietnam for 41 years – being a natural geographic choice because of the limestone mountains keeping the city well-hidden from potential invaders. We were all set to discover the beautiful history of this place.

Hanoi To Halong: Ha Long Till I come back?

Vietnam as a country is dotted with centuries-old architecture, beautiful lakes, and tranquil Buddhist pagodas, but I have to say that Hanoi had a lot more to offer being one of the diverse Southeast Asian capitals. A city where motorbikes outnumber the people. For most travellers, this country is synonymous with three things: Frenetic cities, incredible outdoor adventures, and some of the best scenic views on earth.

Hanoi being one of the popular cities in Vietnam, it has a vibe that you either love or hate. Although it is rapidly developing with many shopping malls and luxury hotels, the downtown area is still keeping its traditional culture. It is loud, chaotic, overwhelming and unique in its own way.