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Vietnam Travel Journal

Sharing travel inspiration, travel tips, and cultural stories from the heart of Vietnam.

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Vietnamese Countryside: A Picturesque Mosaic

Along the S-shaped country, every corner has its own unique beauty, from the water rice terraces in Muong Hum, Lao Cai to “năn bộp'' fields in Ca Mau. Vietnamese Countryside will blow up your mind!

Bao Loc - December 1, 2022

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Slow Travel: The Best Way To See The World 2023

Slow travel offers exciting and unique independent travel experiences. You will bring home amazing photos and a more meaningful and authentic experience than other traditional vacations. This type of travel is not limited to backpackers or the elderly, as many people believe. Aside from flexible scheduling, there are many other simple methods to make the most of your trip, which you can find here.

Bao Loc - December 1, 2022

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4 Money-Saving Tips On Vietnam Shore Excursions 2023

!!! Shore excursions can be great options to tour, however, they can easily trap you with some add-ins costs if you are not careful, especially in Vietnam. By preparing small facts, traveling is much cheaper, easier and enjoyable. The 4 saving-money tips for shore excursions listed below will help you to save costs.

Bao Loc - December 1, 2022

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FAK Travel Kits Need To Prepare! (Update 2023)

Whether you're traveling across the country or around the world, a first aid kit is a crucial thing to pack. Having the proper supplies on hand is critical while your doctor is far away. The 4-primary things you should pack with your first aid kit listed below to facilitate your journey.

Bao Loc - December 1, 2022

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The ultimate guide to buying travel insurance in Vietnam

Travel insurance has been gaining popularity during the COVID-19 pandemic. You might wonder what benefits this type of insurance brings or why you need to buy it. So, let’s have a look at this below post for an overview and select the most suitable coverage for your trip. What is travel insurance? Travel insurance is […]

Bao Loc - June 14, 2022

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10 attractive destinations for free and independent travel (FIT) in Vietnam

Vietnam is favored by Mother nature with numerous mighty and poetic landscapes. Picturesque rice terraces carved into steep hillsides, market days that are a riot of color, limestone peaks jutting out from azure waters, and white-sand beaches stretching for miles. That is Vietnam in the eyes of travelers from all over the world. 1. Sapa […]

Bao Loc - June 7, 2022

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Tips to stay healthy while traveling independently during the COVID-19 pandemic

Tourism has gradually been reopened in many countries after 2 years since the COVID-19 pandemic appeared. However, the top concern of travel lovers is how to keep their health safe during the trip. Check out the tips below to stay healthy and enjoy your independent travel! Before the trip Get full vaccination  You and your […]

Bao Loc - May 31, 2022

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Nature-based tourism – a new independent travel trend is worth a family getaway

Reconnecting to nature with ecotourism really has a positive impact not only on our wellbeing but also on habitat. That’s true! Whether we – independent tourists – realize it or not. This independent travel trend is an ideal solution for a family trip because of various reasons.  1. Travel trends after the COVID-19 pandemic We've […]

Bao Loc - May 24, 2022

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Top 15 weird foods in Vietnam could make you stunned – Do you dare to try?

There are few countries in the world that have ingredients and ways of preparing dishes as diverse as Vietnam. The unique features of the culinary culture of each region, each ethnic group are the factors that create the unique, attractive, and sometimes “weird” foods in the eyes of diners. So how many of the weird […]

Bao Loc - May 17, 2022

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Car rental in Vietnam compared and updated

Along with the trend of independent travel after the COVID-19 pandemic, booking for private vehicles has become a vital part of planning your flexible itineraries. If you are in two minds about choosing a reliable car rental company, let’s take a look at our comparison of car rentals in Vietnam then pick the best one. […]

Bao Loc - May 10, 2022

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Domestic travel – A safe independent travel option for the post-COVID-19 pandemic

Domestic tourism, along with local tourism or “staycation”, is expected to be one of the new travel trends of 2022. When the complicated situation of the COVID-19 pandemic is becoming a barrier to tourism activities, the form of relaxation and discovery right in the locality or in neighboring cities is the best solution for all […]

Bao Loc - May 3, 2022

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Rental car insurance in Vietnam: Some things you should get to know

Car rental with or without drivers is no stranger to well-traveled people. Apart from booking the right vehicle, buying suitable rental car insurance also plays a crucial role in your independent trip. This post will explain the necessity of rental car insurance, the ways to add extra ones, and some notices when you rent a […]

Bao Loc - April 26, 2022