Vietnam literally might be my new favorite country. It has the most delicious food (banh mi, bun cha, pho, etc.), the most beautiful nature (via motorbike in Ha Giang, via foot in Sapa, via boat in the Mekong Delta and Ninh Binh), it’s a great (and safe) destination for solo travelers, it’s an incredibly affordable travel destination, and the Ha Giang Loop might change your life. If this country isn't already on your travel bucket list it should be. At the top, even.
Recommendations:
Ho Chi Minh
Hostel - Saigon Chill - social and free breakfast
Oasis Cafe - koi pond tables
Bloom Spa - best (and cheap) head spa
Hanoi:
Hostel - Old Quarter View Hanoi - my fav
Hostel - Rebel Rooster - second fav
Bun Cha Ta - i think about this bun cha every day
Tam Vi - cheapest Michelin Star restaurant in the world
Cafe Giang - original egg coffee
Banh Mi 25 - small, order 2!
Minh Oiii - udon
Ha Giang Loop - Road Kings
Sapa - MamaSi WhatsApp Number: +83 37 408 0636
Sources
Encyclopedia Britannica – History of Vietnam
Lonely Planet – Vietnam Travel Guide
National Geographic – Vietnam Facts
