Author: Ethan

  • Mai Chau Viewpoint: A Local’s Guide to the Flagpole and Thung Khe Pass

    Mai Chau Viewpoint: A Local’s Guide to the Flagpole and Thung Khe Pass

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    By Paul, Vietnam Haven trip planner for Hanoi and the North. Last checked: October 2026. “Paul, where’s the big flag?” I get asked about the Mai Chau viewpoint more than almost anything else on our northern trips. Guests do their homework before they come, and then the road doesn’t match…

  • Things to Do in Vietnam: 20 Must-See Popular Attractions

    Things to Do in Vietnam: 20 Must-See Popular Attractions

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    There are so many things to do in Vietnam that most visitors spend months deciding. Limestone bays, lantern-lit towns, imperial citadels, cave systems, mountain rice terraces, island beaches, and some of the best street food on earth all sit within one long, thin country, and you cannot do them all…

  • Top Family Adventure Holidays in Vietnam for Thrill-Seeking Families

    Top Family Adventure Holidays in Vietnam for Thrill-Seeking Families

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    Family adventure holidays in Vietnam are one of the best ways to get children off screens and into the real world. You can kayak between limestone islands in the morning, cycle past rice paddies in the afternoon, and slide into a mud bath inside a cave a few days later,…

  • Best Vietnam Itineraries for Families: 2 Weeks & Top Highlights

    Best Vietnam Itineraries for Families: 2 Weeks & Top Highlights

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    The best Vietnam itinerary for families is not the one that fits in the most cities. It is the one that gives children room to be children: short drives, two or three nights in each place, a pool at every hotel, and a proper rest in the middle of every…

  • The Ultimate Family Trip to Vietnam: Complete Planning Guide & Tips

    The Ultimate Family Trip to Vietnam: Complete Planning Guide & Tips

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    A family trip to Vietnam is easier than most parents expect, and far more rewarding. You get warm, child-loving locals, beaches that suit toddlers, lantern-lit towns that fascinate primary-school kids, and adventure activities that keep teenagers off their phones. Food is rarely spicy, prices are friendly, and domestic flights make…

  • Vietnam with Toddlers: A Parent’s Guide

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    The short answer Yes, Vietnam works well with toddlers. Keep travel days short (about 3 hours on the road at most), plan outdoor time for the cooler morning and late afternoon, and build a real rest at your hotel into the middle of each day. Hoi An, Da Nang, Hanoi…

  • Where to Stay in Da Nang: Best Areas & Hotels Guide (2026)

    Where to Stay in Da Nang: Best Areas & Hotels Guide (2026)

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    Hey friends! So, you’re planning a trip to the “Miami of Vietnam” and wondering: where to stay in Da Nang? Let me tell you, picking the right spot here is a total game-changer. As someone who spends way too much time wandering these beaches and riverfronts, I can promise you…

  • Where to Stay in Hanoi: Best Areas & Hotels Guide

    Where to Stay in Hanoi: Best Areas & Hotels Guide

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    Finding the best area to stay in Hanoi can shape your entire Northern Vietnam holiday. Hanoi is a city of layers: the buzzing Old Quarter sits right beside the elegant French Quarter, while peaceful West Lake is just minutes from the historic heart of Ba Dinh. Whether you’re searching for…

  • Where to Stay in Vietnam with Family: Best Areas & Family-Friendly Resort

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    Traveling with kids changes everything about how you plan a trip. A place that’s perfect for a couple on their honeymoon can be a nightmare for a family with a toddler and a stroller. So instead of just listing “top hotels,” let’s go through this the way a parent actually…