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Vietnam Visa Requirements 2026: What Travellers Need to KnowNorth Vietnam
Faye Hilling·November 6, 2026

Vietnam Visa Requirements 2026: What Travellers Need to Know

Here's everything you need to know about who needs a visa, how e-visas work, visa-free stays, entry rules, and the latest travel updates in 2026.

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Best Pho in Hanoi: 8 Local Spots Every Traveller Should Try (Plus 2 Vegan Places)Hanoi
Faye Hilling·November 2, 2026

Best Pho in Hanoi: 8 Local Spots Every Traveller Should Try (Plus 2 Vegan Places)

Looking for the best pho in Hanoi? Discover 8 local beef and chicken pho spots, plus 3 vegan pho options, with addresses and ordering tips.

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What to Expect on the Ha Giang Loop: A Day-by-Day Guide for First-TimersHa Giang Loop
Faye Hilling·October 28, 2026

What to Expect on the Ha Giang Loop: A Day-by-Day Guide for First-Timers

Here's the breakdown you've been waiting for; learn about arriving in Ha Giang, meeting your Easy Rider, homestays, and what happens each day.

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How to Get from Hanoi to Ninh Binh: Bus, Train or Tour?Ninh Binh
Faye Hilling·October 23, 2026

How to Get from Hanoi to Ninh Binh: Bus, Train or Tour?

Here are several ways to travel from Hanoi to Ninh Binh in 2026.

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Cat Ba Island Itinerary for Backpackers: How to Spend 2 or 3 DaysCat Ba Island
Faye Hilling·October 19, 2026

Cat Ba Island Itinerary for Backpackers: How to Spend 2 or 3 Days

Here's our recommended Cat Ba itinerary for backpackers, with suggestions for spending 2 or 3 days on the island.

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3-Day 2-Night Ha Giang Loop Tour: Best Route and Itineraries in 2026Ha Giang Loop
Faye Hilling·October 16, 2026

3-Day 2-Night Ha Giang Loop Tour: Best Route and Itineraries in 2026

Let's compare Bong Hostel’s 3-day, 2-night Ha Giang Loop tours: the classic group adventure and the slower Culture Tour.

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Cao Bang Weather in Autumn: September, October & NovemberCao Bang
Faye Hilling·October 12, 2026

Cao Bang Weather in Autumn: September, October & November

Planning a trip to Cao Bang in autumn? Here's everything you need to know!

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Ha Long Bay and Lan Ha Bay: Can You See Both on One Cruise?Cat Ba Island
Faye Hilling·October 9, 2026

Ha Long Bay and Lan Ha Bay: Can You See Both on One Cruise?

Find out how to visit both Ha Long Bay and Lan Ha Bay on one 2-day, 1-night luxury cruise with Bong Hostel.

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Ha Giang Buckwheat Flower Season 2026: Where to See the Best Blooms on the Ha Giang LoopHa Giang Loop
Faye Hilling·October 5, 2026

Ha Giang Buckwheat Flower Season 2026: Where to See the Best Blooms on the Ha Giang Loop

Discover when buckwheat flowers blossom, where to see them, and everything to know about the 2026 festival.

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