A Vietnam 2 week itinerary following the best route from south to north, covering the must-see highlights without wasting time. Fast-paced but well thought-out, with iconic stops, smart logistics, and just enough breathing room.

A Vietnam 3 week itinerary that balances bucket-list highlights with quieter detours, taking you from the buzz of the south to the misty calm of the north. Iconic sights, slow travel moments, and the kind of places you only hear about once you’re already there.

From street snacks we’re still thinking about to a silversmithing splurge worth every dong, here are the best things to do in and around Hanoi Old Quarter in 48 hours, including the highlights that earned the hype and the ones that didn’t.

Most travellers book a Ha Long Bay luxury cruise for the UNESCO views. We booked the most expensive one and then realised it doesn’t even stop in Ha Long Bay! Awkward. Also, unexpectedly brilliant. Here’s why that “mistake” paid off.

Often rushed as a Hanoi day trip, the sheer number of unique things to do in Ninh Binh is exactly why we stayed longer.