Mai Chau
Mai Chau is a lovely peaceful place. At only 140km from Hanoi it is a popular weekend getaway and nice break from the big city. Though a mountainous area most of the highlights are in…
Pu Luong
Pu Luong is a very tranquil rice growing region with beautiful mountain landscapes just south of Hanoi. It’s the perfect weekend getaway from the hustle and bustle of Hanoi. If you’re looking to explore the…
Lang Co
Coming from Da Nang when you complete the Hai Van Pass you are in Lang Co. A lovely, if not gritty, beach town. Well worth exploring. If you travel to the west of the beach…
Ta Cu — Temple in the Mountains
Ta Cu is a Buddhist temple built on a small mountain south of Phan Thiet city. It is accessed by tram or a long hike. Even for those taking the tram there are a number…
Phan Thiet
Phan Thiet is at its heart a fishing port. With one of the larger fleets in the area there are lots of photo opportunities. Along the river in the morning you will see fisherman and…
An Bang Hue — City of Ghosts
North of Hue City you will find this spectacular coastal cemetery where one family seems to try to outdo the other with extravagant tombs for their lost relatives. The area is quite large with many…
Son Cau Beach
Song Cau beach in Tuy Hoa is a quiet crescent shaped beach with lots of local color. I like to stay at Timothe Beach Bungalow right on the beach and enjoy the sunrise and sunset…
Cam Lap Peninsula
The Cam Lap peninsula juts into Cam Ranh bay on the southern side. There are some beautiful vistas and local fishing villages. There is just a single road circling the island with a short branch…
Cam Ranh Bay
Cam Ranh Bay is an often overlooked part of the South Central coast. It is a bit overshadowed by Nha Trang which is just to the north. In fact if you fly to Nha Trang…
Marble Mountain
Marble Mountain is about halfway between Hoi An and Da Nang. You can take an elevator for a fee or climb the 150 steps to the top. It’s not a difficult climb though the steps…