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Ho Chi Minh City to Con Dao by Fast Ferry

Sail directly from downtown Ho Chi Minh City (Saigon) to the remote & beautiful Côn Đảo Archipelago…

Luke Digweed, writer, Vietnam Coracle

Celebrating Luke’s contribution to Vietnam Coracle as a writer, researcher & photographer for multiple guides, articles & reviews…

Tu San Canyon, Ha Giang, Travel Guide

The deepest gorge in Vietnam, boat trips through the Tu Sản Canyon offer spectacular views…

Ha Giang City Guide

A guide to the capital of Vietnam’s northernmost province & gateway to the Ha Giang Loop…

Vietnam to Cambodia by Boat: Chau Doc to Phnom Penh

An express boat service from Châu Đốc, in Vietnam’s Mekong Delta, across the international border to Phnom Penh, the Cambodian capital…

Lonely Planet Experience Vietnam

For the new Lonely Planet ‘Experience Vietnam’ book, I explore the joys, history & practicality of motorbiking Vietnam…

Núi Đá Bạc Mountain Trekking Guide, Phu Quoc Island, Vietnam

Offering stupendous views, this is a fun & rewarding hike to the top of one of the jungle-clad escarpments lining Phu Quoc’s eastern flank…

The Spring-Hopping Loop, Phu Quoc Island, Vietnam

Several refreshing streams run cool & clear off the spine of jungled mountains along Phu Quoc Island’s eastern flank, all linked by quiet back-roads…

Vung Tau: City by the Sea, a travelogue & guide

An illustrated travelogue-cum-guide to Vung Tau intended to inspire a trip to this rejuvenated city by the sea…

Wild camping on the La Nga River, Vietnam

Midway between the coast & the mountains, the La Nga River runs clean & clear with dozens of potential campsites on its banks & opportunities for wild swimming

Island-hopping in Vietnam: A Guide for Independent Travellers

From north to south, the Vietnamese coast is flecked with thousands of islands; hundreds of which are inhabited & dozens of which can be visited by island-hopping. A handful of these islands are already well-established tourist destinations, but many are only just emerging as potential attractions….

Phu Quoc Island, North & East Coasts

Newly completed roads have opened access to the beaches, bays, forests & hamlets of the north & east coasts of Phu Quoc Island. Previously difficult to get to, these parts of Phu Quoc are the least developed, most characterful & charming on the island….

Pirate Islands (Dao Hai Tac), Travel Guide, Vietnam

Lying in the Gulf of Thailand, just off Vietnam’s southwest coast, Pirate Islands is a rugged archipelago, only recently opened to foreign visitors…

Cat Ba Island, Halong Bay, Travel Guide, Vietnam

An island of dramatic coastlines & jungle-clad limestone pillars, Cat Ba is one of Vietnam’s star natural attractions & part of world-famous Halong Bay….

Phong Nha by Motorbike: 5 Routes & Loops

Phong Nha has some of the most sublime landscape in Vietnam. These motorbike routes & loops explore all corners of the area’s extraordinary natural beauty….

Ly Son Island, travel guide, Quang Ngai Province, Vietnam

A volcanic island surrounded by a ring of reefs, Ly Son is a striking, stark & geologically fascinating destination. Easily reached by regular fast ferries, Ly Son Island is located off the coast of central Vietnam….

Tam Hai Island, Quang Nam Province, Vietnam

A small & tranquil island at the mouth of a river, Tam Hai is within easy reach of Hoi An & Danang. This little island is a self-contained, peaceful world, with its own beauty, its own festivals, and its own resort….

Phu Quy Island, travel guide, Vietnam

A new & exciting destination, Phu Quy Island is but a drop of green land in the vast blue ocean, and has only very recently opened its doors to domestic & foreign travellers. A fascinating place with a real sense of isolation, this is my comprehensive guide to Phu Quy Island….

Hon Son Island, travel guide, Vietnam

Hon Son Island is a gem. It’s a rugged yet green & exceptionally beautiful isle. With jungle-covered mountains rising from the ocean, peaceful fishing hamlets in picturesque bays, and palm-fringed beaches, Hon Son has got it all…

Vietnam's Southern Islands: Con Dao or Phu Quoc?

Two of the most attractive beach destinations in Vietnam. But which should you choose?

Ban Gioc Waterfall, Cao Bang, Vietnam, Travel Guide

One of Vietnam’s most impressive natural sights, Ban Gioc Waterfall is a magical destination on the Vietnam-China border in Cao Bang Province…

Phu Quoc Island Beach Guide, Vietnam

This guide covers all 21 beaches on Phu Quoc Island, including tips for accommodation, food, drink & things to see & do on each one of them…

Vung Ro Bay and Bai Mon Beach, Phu Yen, Vietnam

A gorgeous promontory on the south-central coast yet to be developed & remaining virtually untouched by mass-tourism…

Saigon (Ho Chi Minh City)

Saigon is a fantastic city, but it’s not one that’s filled with typical tourist attractions. To get the most out of this city, leave the so-called ‘must-see’ sights behind, and follow my Top 5 Things to Do in Saigon.

23 of the Best Beaches in Vietnam

With a coastline of over 3,200km & thousands of islands lying offshore, Vietnam is a great beach destination. Blue bays, hidden coves, white sands, swaying palms & dramatic cliffs, Vietnam has it all….

Dai Lanh Beach, Travel Guide, Vietnam

A broad sweep of sandy beach squeezed between two headlands in a dramatic bay enclosed by green mountains…