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🛳️ Aqua of the Seas Review (2025): Ha Long & Lan Ha Bay Escape
If you’re chasing a Ha Long Bay overnight that balances style, comfort, and proper scenery, Aqua of the Seas is a gem. Departing daily from Ha Long International Cruise Port, it traces the quieter Lan Ha Bay route with kayaking, hidden lagoons, and relaxed onboard time.
It’s a mid-luxury boutique cruise – smart design and peaceful vibe without the ultra-premium price tag.

Leanne Gayle
Sep 143 min read


The Complete Guide to Vietnam Visas: Exemptions, E-Visas & Extensions Explained✈️🛂
If you’ve Googled “Vietnam visa” recently, you probably found yourself in a maze of outdated info, half-translated government pages, and travel forums where everyone seems to have a different answer.

Leanne Gayle
Sep 56 min read


Hoi An Travel Guide 2025: What to See, Where to Go, and How Long to Stay 🏮🏖️
This Hoi An Travel Guide 2025 covers everything you need to plan the perfect trip, from the best things to do in Hoi An to how many days you should stay. Known for its lantern-lit streets, ancient merchant houses, and riverside charm, Hoi An is often called Vietnam’s most enchanting town, and once you stroll through its Old Town, you’ll see why.

Leanne Gayle
Aug 165 min read


How Much Spending Money Do You Really Need in Vietnam? (2025 Guide)🍜☕💵
You’ve booked your flights, your hotels are locked in, and your tour itinerary is sorted...cruises, cars, and all the good stuff. So now you're wondering: How much should I actually budget each day, once I'm on the ground?

Leanne Gayle
Aug 63 min read


✈️ Flying Around Vietnam in 2025: Airports, Airlines & Routes Guide
Planning your dream trip to Vietnam? Whether you’re landing internationally or hopping between regions like Hanoi, Da Nang, and Phu Quoc, getting your flights sorted is step one to keeping things smooth and stress-free.

Leanne Gayle
Jul 295 min read


The Ultimate 5-Day North Vietnam Itinerary: Hanoi, Ha Long Bay, and Ninh Binh ✨
Planning a short but unforgettable adventure through North Vietnam? This 5-day itinerary covers the region’s unmissable highlights: the lively streets of Hanoi, the emerald waters of Ha Long Bay, and the peaceful landscapes of Ninh Binh. Designed for travellers with limited time but big expectations, this private tour ensures comfort, flexibility, and maximum wow-factor.

Leanne Gayle
Jul 143 min read


🛳️ Velar of the Seas Review (2025): Ha Long & Lan Ha Bay Escape
If you're hunting for the just right overnight cruise – modern, scenic, and not too flashy – Velar of the Seas might just be your match. Departing daily from Ha Long International Cruise Port, Velar sails the quieter corners of Ha Long Bay and Lan Ha, with a 2-day, 1-night route that mixes kayaking, cave visits, local flavours, and proper downtime.

Leanne Gayle
Jul 104 min read


The Ultimate Hà Giang Loop Guide (2025): Best Routes, Tours & Travel Tips🛣️🏞️🏍️
If you’ve heard whispers of the Hà Giang Loop, wild mountain roads, jaw-dropping landscapes, and the kind of freedom you only get on two wheels...you’re in the right place.
But here’s the thing no one tells you straight: not all Hà Giang Loops are created equal. It can be rowdy and wild, quiet and cultural, fast and furious, or slow and scenic. And choosing the right version of this iconic trip? That’s where the magic happens

Leanne Gayle
Jun 134 min read


🛳️ Erina Cruise Review (2025): Ha Long Bay
If you’re searching for the best overnight cruise in Ha Long or Lan Ha Bay, chances are you’ll stumble across Erina Cruise – and it’s not hard to see why. Sailing daily from Tuan Chau Marina, Erina offers a stylish and relaxed 2-day, 1-night escape through the quieter Lan Ha Bay route.

Leanne Gayle
Jun 74 min read


🛳️ Taliya Day Cruise Review (2025): Lan Ha Bay
If you’re searching for the best Lan Ha Bay day cruise, chances are you’ve come across the name Taliya Cruise – and for good reason. Operating daily from Tuan Chau Marina, Taliya offers one of the most luxurious and well-reviewed day cruises in the Ha Long–Lan Ha region.

Leanne Gayle
May 283 min read


How to Get a SIM or eSIM in Hanoi (2025 Travel Guide) 📱🛬
Landing at Hanoi’s Noi Bai Airport and wondering how to get connected? Whether you're ordering a Grab to your hotel, checking into your Airbnb, or sharing your first bowl of phở on Instagram – having mobile data from the start makes everything easier.

Leanne Gayle
May 223 min read


How to Get to Sapa from Hanoi: Train, Sleeper Bus or Private Car? (2025 Guide) 🚆🚐🚌
Planning a trip to Sapa, Vietnam? Whether you're dreaming of misty rice terraces, cool mountain air, or visiting local hill tribe villages, getting from Hanoi to Sapa is your first step. But what's the best way to travel - overnight train, sleeper bus or private car?

Leanne Gayle
May 119 min read


Ninh Binh Travel Guide 2025: What to See, Where to Go, and How Long to Stay 🌿🛶
Often nicknamed “Ha Long Bay on Land,” Ninh Binh is one of Vietnam’s most magical regions – a patchwork of towering limestone cliffs, golden rice fields, winding rivers, and ancient temples.It’s breathtaking, it’s peaceful, and frankly – it’s an absolute must if you're visiting northern Vietnam. But with so many stunning spots crammed into one province, it's easy to feel overwhelmed. Which places are best? How long should you stay? Is it OK for older travellers?

Leanne Gayle
Apr 266 min read


Travelling Vietnam During Victory Day (30 April) The Ultimate Guide: What to Expect 🎇🏞️🛥️
Planning a trip to Vietnam around the end of April? You might be landing smack in the middle of one of the country’s biggest national holidays: Victory Day, also known as Reunification Day. Celebrated every 30 April...

Leanne Gayle
Apr 204 min read


🛥️Is a One-Day Cruise in Ha Long Bay Worth It? Everything You Need to Know
Planning a trip to Vietnam and wondering if just one day in Ha Long Bay will do the trick? You’re not alone. It’s one of the most searched questions by travellers heading to this UNESCO World Heritage Site...and for good reason.

Leanne Gayle
Apr 114 min read


The Ultimate Guide: Should You Book Cruises and Tours Before Going to Ha Long Bay and Hanoi? 🤔🚢
Planning a trip to Vietnam? 🇻🇳 If Ha Long Bay and Hanoi are on your travel itinerary, you might be wondering whether to book your Ha Long

Leanne Gayle
Mar 313 min read


Ultimate 7-Day North Vietnam Itinerary: Hanoi, Ha Long Bay, Ninh Binh, and Sapa 🇻🇳 | 🚣🏞️🌄Best North Vietnam Travel Guide
Planning a trip to North Vietnam? Discover the ultimate 7-day itinerary featuring the must-see destinations of Hanoi, Ha Long Bay, Ninh Binh

Leanne Gayle
Mar 2614 min read


The Ultimate Guide to Ha Long Bay Weather in April: Everything You Need to Know
Are you planning a trip to Ha Long Bay in April? Wondering what the weather will be like? You’ve come to the right place! April is...

Leanne Gayle
Mar 193 min read


The Ultimate Guide to Ha Long Bay Cruises: Which One is Right for You?
Thinking of booking a Ha Long Bay cruise but feeling overwhelmed by all the choices? Day cruise, overnight, luxury, budget, private – which

Leanne Gayle
Mar 154 min read


🚧 The 2025 Guide to Visiting Cat Ba Island 🏝 Amidst Construction : How to Avoid Disruptions and Still Have a Brilliant Trip 🌅
Alright, so Cat Ba is currently a bit of a work-in-progress—but don’t let that put you off!

Leanne Gayle
Mar 144 min read
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