I run walking tours in Saigon. People kept asking about the rest of the country too, so here it is.
Everything I'd tell a friend before they land, eight cities' worth. Quest lists you can check off, prices where they actually matter.
Everything about the city in one place. Quests, a one-day itinerary, food, day trips out of town.
See the guide →Scams to dodge. Apps that help. A few words that go further than you'd think.
See the tips →Cold mornings and weird cafes. I go up when Saigon gets to be too much.
See Da Lat →A bridge that breathes fire on weekends, a beach locals actually swim at, and mountains you can knock out before lunch.
See Da Nang →Lanterns after the tour buses leave. That's most of the pitch.
See Hoi An →Royal tombs. A river people still live on. Slower than anywhere else on this list.
See Hue →Older than Saigon and it shows. Phở at six, the lake before it gets loud.
See Hanoi →An island, not a stopover. I've been enough times to have real opinions about it.
See Phu Quoc →If Saigon is on your route, and it usually is, come walk with me for a morning. Street food, hidden bars, the version of the city that does not show up on a map.
I know people outside Saigon too, guides in Hanoi, Da Nang, and Hoi An, cooking class aunties, good spas. No commission, I just like connecting people with folks I trust.
Message me on WhatsApp and tell me where you are headed, I will match you with someone.