My answer to “Is Vietnam expensive?” is definitely no. I spent one month in Vietnam and it’s one of the cheapest countries I have ever visited. Vietnam is a notoriously cheap country, and from my experience, it definitely lives up to its reputation. But to help you get a better idea of how much to budget for your trip to Vietnam, I’ve put together a complete guide on Vietnam and how cheap/expensive it really is. Is Vietnam Expensive? The answer to “Is Vietnam expensive?” is no, it’s not expensive at all. To give you an idea of just how inexpensive Vietnam is, I spent one month backpacking Viet ..read more

I had to get from Koh Tao to Bangkok for my flight home from Thailand, and I didn’t really know how to go about it since it’s not as easy as hopping on a bus. As an island in the Gulf of Thailand, Koh Tao is a fair distance from Bangkok, but luckily, it was easy to get back to the capital from the island. So I thought I would put together this complete guide on how to get to Bangkok from Koh Tao, so it’s just as easy for you as it was for me. Koh Tao to Bangkok Distance The distance from Koh Tao to Bangkok is 413 kilometres (257 miles) as the bird flies, but in reality, it is further than this ..read more

Tam Coc is one of my favourite places I visited during my month-long trip throughout Vietnam. It’s popular amongst backpackers like me because it’s cheaper than the closeby Ninh Binh, but offers pretty much the same experience. If you’re considering visiting or already have your trip booked, I’ve created a complete guide with everything you need to know before visiting. Where Is Tam Coc? Tam Coc is a small town in the north of Vietnam in the Ninh Binh province. You’ll see it written as Tam Cốc on signs in Vietnam. It’s about 7km outside the city of Ninh Binh and it’s popular amongst budget tra ..read more

The Duck Stop in Phong Nha is one of the most famous and popular places in Vietnam on social media like TikTok and Instagram. When I spent a month backpacking Vietnam, I spent 4 days in Phong Nha, and I headed to the farm to see if it was worth the hype, or if it was a case of “social media vs reality”. As someone who loves animals, I had pretty high expectations and I’m happy to say the Duck Stop lived up to my expectations, but I’ll go into more detail in my thorough review. The Duck Stop Phong Nha Review Honestly, I absolutely loved The Duck Stop. I’m so glad I went and I can see why there ..read more

Visiting Clay Tunnel Dalat is one of the best things to do when visiting Dalat. I visited the attraction during my 3 days there, and it was pretty unique. It’s very popular amongst Asian tourists in Vietnam and it’s growing in popularity with Westerners too, but I struggled to find much information about the park online in English. That’s why I’ve put together this complete guide with everything you need to know about visiting Clay Tunnel Dalat. What Is Clay Tunnel Dalat? Clay Tunnel Dalat is one of the most obscure yet unique attractions in Vietnam. It’s kind of like a theme park but without ..read more

Vietnam is known for its natural beauty – and it has a bit of everything from mountains to beaches. But are there sharks in Vietnam? This is a question I had before I visited, and I imagine it’s one you have too. Now, after spending over a month travelling all throughout Vietnam, I know the answer. To cut to the chase, yes, there are sharks in Vietnam. But don’t worry, you probably won’t even see one during your trip. I’ll go into more detail throughout this post as I’ve created an in-depth guide to sharks in Vietnam. Are There Sharks In Vietnam? Yes, there are sharks in Vietnam. Good news if ..read more

When I visited Vietnam, I travelled from south to north, and the further north I got, the more I heard people talking about choosing between Lan Ha Bay vs Halong Bay. As a travel blogger, I didn’t want to choose one or the other, so I took a day cruise which went to both and I loved both of them. In my opinion, both have their advantages and disadvantages, so to help you choose which bay is right for you, I’ve put together a complete guide comparing the two. Lan Ha Bay vs Halong Bay Since there are pros and cons of both Lan Ha Bay and Ha Long Bay, I’ve split my comparison into 7 categories. Th ..read more

The answer to “Can you use Revolut in Vietnam?” isn’t a straightforward yes or no. I spent one month travelling in Vietnam, using Revolut along the way, so it is possible, but before my trip, I found conflicting information about using it. To help you feel less confused, I’ve put together a complete guide with clear answers and tips for using Revolut in Vietnam. Can You Use Revolut In Vietnam? The answer is yes, you can use Revolut in Vietnam. You can use Revolut to make card payments throughout the country without any currency conversion fees, which is one of the biggest pros of using Revolut ..read more

Before I spent a month backpacking Vietnam, I remember Googling if there was Uber in Vietnam. I found it hard to find a clear answer, and this frustrated me since I wanted to know how I was going to get around while in the country. After spending a month in Vietnam, I’ve come back to this query from the other side, to give you a complete guide to Uber in Vietnam. Unfortunately, the answer likely isn’t what you were hoping. The ride-sharing app doesn’t operate in Vietnam. Is There Uber In Vietnam? No, there is no Uber in Vietnam. Uber did operate in Vietnam from 2013 to 2018 but it wasn’t anywh ..read more

My answer to “Is Chiang Mai safe?” is yes. I have visited many places in Thailand, and after spending a lot of time in Chiang Mai, I never once felt unsafe. For some reason, Asia and Thailand in particular have a reputation of being less safe than the Western world. There are some aspects where I can understand this such as the traffic and food conditions, but in terms of crimes, it’s no worse than anywhere else in the world. To help reassure you that your trip to Chiang Mai will be stress-free, I’ve put together a complete blog post on safety in Chiang Mai. Let’s jump into it. Is Chiang Mai S ..read more