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Vietnam - Articles & Travel Stories

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Explore 18 Vietnam travel stories from Adventure Life, featuring expert insights, destination highlights, and firsthand experiences from ancient and culturally rich sites. Whether you’re planning your next adventure in 2026 or 2027, these stories offer inspiration for exploring ruins, archaeological wonders, and hidden historical gems across the globe. Learn from the journeys of fellow travelers and discover meaningful ways to connect with the past through thoughtful travel. Let these Vietnam stories guide your path into history.
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Floating markets of Southeast Asia

The Best Time to Take a Cruise on the Mekong River

The Mekong River is a year-round travel destination but depending on when you go, you?ll have a different experience. The best time to take a cruise down the Mekong is during the dry season, between November and April. Though November through January is the ideal time because the usual temperature won?t be too high and the wet season has already passed.
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Father and son tour a traditional Balinese Hindu temple in Bali, Indonesia.

Why Southeast Asia is the Perfect Destination for Family Travel

Southeast Asia is perfect for family travel, offering culture, adventure, and relaxation. Explore temples in Thailand, Vietnam, and Cambodia. Discover Bali’s charm and Ubud’s nature in Indonesia. Southeast Asia in Asia is rich with family fun, making Thailand, Vietnam, and Bali must-visits.
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Scenic rice field in Vietnam

Vietnam FAQs

Planning your trip to Vietnam is sure to result in a few questions. Our FAQ article answers some of the things most commonly asked by our travelers. From what currency is used to what to expect the food to be like, we give you the vital details before your journey. Hopefully, this better prepares you for the adventures that await!
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The Vinh Trang Temple in My Tho

How to choose the best Mekong River Cruise

Adventure Life offers a lot of Mekong River cruises and you might be uncertain about which one will offer the best trip for you. Each cruise will just be a bit different with a variety of highlights explained below.
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Explore Ha Long Bay

When is the Best Time to Visit Vietnam?

As an overview, if you intend to tour all of Vietnam, the best times to go across all regions will be Spring (February to April) or Fall (August to October). Temperatures during these two windows are generally moderate throughout the country and rainfall is light, though you will still likely experience a dry and wet season in at least one of the regions you visit.
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The AmaDara in port at Angkor Ban

Mekong River Cruise!

Please join me for a journey along the Mekong River in Cambodia and Vietnam aboard AMA Waterway's "Riches of the Mekong" Cruise. This unique itinerary offers a blend of cultural exploration, historical insight, and authentic experiences that showcase the vibrant life along the river’s shores. My colleague, Angie, and I had a great trip …
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Walking tour of Hanoi

Southeast Asia Wins My Heart

Over the course of 12 days, Vietnam, Cambodia and Laos stole my heart. Charming cities, stunning ruins, amazing food, ancient cultural ceremonies and some of the nicest locals you will ever meet will surely make any traveler say they just HAVE to go back.
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Angkor Wat, Cambodia

A Winter Break Getaway!

Taking advantage of a winter break to return to Asia.
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Local Buddhist temple, Quang Nam Province, Vietnam

Southeast Asia

Four crazy kids, three countries, two weeks...it was my first trip to Asia and I'm hooked. We experienced the authentic facets and features of Southeast Asia: the bustling city life and lights of Hong Kong, the never ending traffic of motor bikes, the serene, peaceful sights of rice fields and cattle of Hanoi, and the steaming curries of Cambodian …
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Boat floating along the Mekong River

What is there to do on a Mekong River Cruise?

The Mekong River Cruises are some of the most unique trips you can take in the world. Usually, the trip either begins or ends in Ho Chi Minh the capital of Vietnam, and/or in Phnom Penh the capital of Cambodia. Adventure life offers breathtaking trips from both of these destinations.
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Streetside groceries

Non-seafood lover does Vietnam and survives!

Our two week trip in Vietnam was wonderful! Warm, welcoming people, delicious food and amazing sights!
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The children unwrapping their gifts - pencils, notebooks, coloring books, suckers and more

Adventure Life Travelers visit Vietnam Orphanage

Adventure Life travelers visited the Kien Giang Orphanage in Vietnam where their adopted son was born. The center provides for approximately 68 orphans. The family visited and brought donations of pens, pencils, notebooks, rice, milk, sugar, salt, oil, and instant noodles for center. Adventure Life provided additional funding in order to meet …
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Halong Bay Vietnam

What to Expect on a Halong Bay Cruise

Halong Bay, located in the Northeastern region, is a fantastic area to visit during a Vietnam trip. The bay and surrounding islands are comprised of limestone, which creates an awe-inspiring karst landscape, as well as cave formations to explore. See Halong Bay in by boating, snorkeling, caving, or cycling.
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Arranging colorful incense

Vietnam Overview

Vietnam is as rich in environmental wonders as it is in cultural expressions. From its complicated history to its inviting cities, Vietnam has a variety of attractions to satisfy any inquisitive traveler. This country will captivate you with its intriguing culture, unique cuisine, distinct geography, and so many more interesting characteristics.
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Reflections of Saigon (Ho Chi Minh City)

History of Vietnam

A trip to Vietnam takes travelers to a nation with one of the oldest and most continuous histories in the world! The best way to gain understanding of this intriguing nation and culture is to experience it first hand. However, this brief overview gives travelers some insight into ancient and modern Vietnamese history prior to a visit.
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The beautiful Phi Phi Island

A Brief History of Southeast Asia

Southeast Asia's history is extensive and diverse. This article will discuss how geography, cultures, and foreigners have influenced Southeast Asia's history.
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Vietnames boy collecting peppers

Sapa Trekking Summary

The epic scenery in the misty hills and tribal villages spread throughout the area make Sapa a premier destination for trekkers wanting an up close and personal cultural experience while being active. Sapa is home to several ethnic minority groups but also has strong French influence, creating a unique local culture.
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Variety of Vietnamese food offered by a vendor in Hoi An

Vietnamese Cuisine

Vietnamese cuisine varies from the north to south and everywhere in between based on foreign influences and regional crops. However, travelers will find the constant staple ingredients of rice, fish sauce, and a multitude of herbs & spices. Discover the different foods throughout this country and experience the local flavor of each region!
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