From crossing the street like a local (with blind confidence) to decoding menus for hidden allergens, these Vietnam travel tips—gathered from everything we learned across our 3-week adventure—will have you exploring like a seasoned adventurer.

About to join 4.5 million tourists in Sapa? Skip the crowds and head to Pu Luong Nature Reserve, where you can experience the most untouched rice fields in Vietnam.

Two of the best restaurants in Ho Chi Minh City that wowed us, and everywhere else we ate along the way.

Go the road, or river, less travelled and hop a speedboat for a Mekong Delta day trip from Ho Chi Minh City, an authentic alternative to the usual tours that lets you watch rural life unfold without another tourist in sight.

From a District 1 sightseeing walking route to hidden temples in District 5, and a secret skyline view that’ll have your camera roll begging for mercy, here's the best things to do in Ho Chi Minh City (aka Saigon), Vietnam.