Vietnam is the perfect travel destination to get lux for your buck.
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Hanoi
Hoi An
Saigon
Money
Take for travel
Hue
Hanoi
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I booked all our ground transport with Baolau. It all worked perfectly and was super easy to use.
Baolau: Search and book flights, trains, buses and ferries in Asia
If there was only one shop I had to use forever - Uniqlo would be it. So many great choices for travel.
Dresses for Women - UNIQLO AU
A wonderful spa experience in central Hanoi.
Home | La Flora Spa Hanoi
We explored the city on the hop on hop off bus. Great to get your bearings and see the crazy traffic from high up.
2025 City Sightseeing Hanoi Hop-on-Hop-off Bus Tour
And of course you need a good holiday read
What Goes On Tour
If there's one shop I can't live without - It's Uniqlo. They have a great range of clothes for travel and to keep you cool in hot climates!
Shop Women's Dresses | UNIQLO US
Hoi An
I stayed at the Zest Resort for 30 nights. I couldn't leave!
Zest Villas & Spa Hoi An - Vietnam - Tripadvisor
Book dinner on the roof for sunset to get the best view of the river lighting up.
Morning Glory Signature
Read all about how I spent my month in Hoi An
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Wise is handsdown the easiest way to have travel money.
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A wonderful restaurant in a peaceful location. Short walk from Zest.
tok. Bar and Restaurant
Great spot to spend the day relaxing and drinking coconut coffee.
Roving Chill house
An awesome way to see what's under the water at the Cham Islands.
Tiger Fish Divers Hoi An
A great way to explore Hoi An and surrounds.
Hoi An Backroad Tours/ Hoi An Vespa Tours/ Hoi An Bike Tours/ Hoi An Tours
A wonderful small business that I've used twice for their cooking class, which includes a basketboat ride down the river.
Hoi An Village Experience
Such a fun class on how to make various types of local coffee.
Hoi An Handicraft Tours
Lost count of the number of head spas I had at White Rose - every one was bliss.
White Rose - Gội đầu dưỡng sinh hairwash - Head Spa Hoi An
And of course you need a good holiday read
What Goes On Tour
Saigon
It's big, it's busy, it's interesting
Close to the airport. Good spa. Infinity rooftop pool
La Vela Saigon Hotel, Ho Chi Minh City
A fascinating museum - don't go to HCM without visiting
HCM: War Remnants Museum & Independence Palace Walking Tour
What better way to see the city than by jeep?
Ho Chi Minh City: Guided Private Tour by Open Air Jeep
A Hop-On Hop-Off tour is an excellent way to get your bearings in Saigon and see the major sights. Sit up the top for the best view. Audio commentary available.
Saigon: 24-Hour Hop-On Hop-Off Bus Tour (Day & Night tour)
Money
We all need it to travel, it doesn't have to be hard
I use my Wise card to travel the world. A digital card with a different number to the physical card is fantastic to add to apps like Grab (Vietnam's version of uber).
Wise Card
Take for travel
Slip on sandals are very handy for things like train journeys. You don't want your actual feet to touch the floor, and they are easier than pulling on trainers etc… to go to the bathroom.
Women’s Neida Sandals
A light blocking sleep mask is a must for train or overnight bus travel.
Light-Blocking Sleep Mask
Soap is hit and miss - especially on trains. Have some hand sanitizer with you to help keep yourself health. Also handy to use to wipe chopsticks before eating.
Hand Sanitizer Gel with Aloe
Sanitizing wipes come in handy to wipe surfaces in trains (i.e. table), chopsticks etc…
Wet Ones Antibacterial Hand Wipes Travel Pack
Having a bra you can sleep in comfortably is important for overnight train or bus travel.
Jockey Women's Seamfree Light Support Bralette
Get Grab sorted on your phone before you go. My advice, link it to a digital card from your Wise card. You can use Grab for rides but also to have food delivered. All at reasonable prices.
Grab. The Everyday Everything App
Hue
The first word out of our mouths when we entered our room was ‘wow’, and in a good way.
Meliá Vinpearl Hue, Hue (updated prices 2026)
A great way to see Hue and surrounds, including the incense village.
Hue: City Sightseeing Hop-On Hop-Off Bus Tour
Tam Coc
We stayed at the Tam Coc Holiday Hotel & Spa. Very welcoming, comfortable and great location
