Vietnam Travel Blog

If your travel experiences have been confined to buses and airplanes, you're missing out on one of the most enchanting ways to explore the world: the train. Not only increasingly budget-friendly, but a scenic train journey can even feel like a vacation in itself. If you're planning a trip to Vietnam, this guide will provide you with everything you need to know about train travel in Vietnam and will help answer all your questions.

What is the address of Train Street in Hanoi? What are the train times in 2026? Up-to-date 2026 guide to Hanoi Train Street: access rules, best entrances (224 Le Duan & 5 Tran Phu), photo spots, safety, and how to check train times.

The surge in agritourism is a direct response to a global craving for authenticity. Travelers today are moving away from mass-market, uninspired tours in favor of something real. Vietnam is uniquely positioned to lead this trend as a global food basket; as the world’s second-largest coffee exporter and a top-three rice exporter, agriculture is truly the nation's lifeblood.

Let me, a local guide with years of experience, take you on a journey through the markets of Vietnam's happiest city!

Ask any traveler about Vietnamese food, and they’ll say "Pho." But ask a Saigonese what they actually eat for breakfast three times a week, and the answer is almost always Hu Tieu. It’s the unsung hero of the South, less about beef and herbs, and more about a clear, sweet pork broth and a satisfying "bite" that Pho just doesn't have. If you’re visiting Saigon or the Mekong Delta, this is the dish that will make you realize there is a whole world of noodles waiting for you beyond the tourist classics.

Fast food is not part of daily Vietnamese life as it is not what we grow up eating every morning or after work. But for many travelers, especially in the first days, it can be a comfortable option if you are not yet familiar with Vietnamese cuisine.