Vietnam Travel Blog
Longer reads for planning: the classic route through the country, and the bus companies you will actually meet on the road.
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The classic north-to-south route
Two weeks covers Hanoi to Saigon if you skip the optional stops and fly Da Nang to Saigon. Day-by-day 2 and 3 week plans, which legs to fly, and which way to go.
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Vietnam bus companies compared
FUTA for the south, The Sinh Tourist for open tickets, Sao Viet and Interbus Lines for Sapa. Classes, prices seen on 2 October 2026, booking sites and safety.
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What to eat in Vietnam
Eat pho in Hanoi, bun bo Hue in Hue and com tam in Saigon. Where each classic dish comes from, what it costs in dated reports, plus safety and vegetarian tips.