Vietnam
Ha Long Bay to Hoi An — a $20/day country that punches far above its weight
Overview
Vietnam is one of the world's great travel experiences — a narrow country with stunning geographic diversity, 4,000 years of history, and food so good it has a global cult following. Best of all, it remains one of Southeast Asia's cheapest destinations.
Top Highlights
- Ha Long Bay overnight cruise from $40
- Hoi An lantern-lit old town (UNESCO)
- Pho bo for $1.50 in Hanoi's Old Quarter
- Motorbike the Hai Van Pass
- Cu Chi Tunnels outside Ho Chi Minh City
Sample Itinerary
Hanoi Old Quarter
Get lost in the 36 guild streets of the Old Quarter. Eat bún chả (grilled pork vermicelli) for $2, visit Hoan Kiem Lake at dusk, and join the Friday night walking street.
Ha Long Bay
Join a 2-day/1-night cruise (from $40 all-in) to Ha Long Bay. Kayak through limestone karsts, swim in emerald water, and eat fresh seafood on the boat deck.
Hoi An by Bicycle
Fly south to Da Nang ($20–30), then take a taxi to Hoi An. Rent a bicycle ($2/day) and explore the UNESCO old town, tailors making custom clothes overnight, and My Son Sanctuary ruins.
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