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Independent hotel guides, travel articles, and travel videos for Vietnam.

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World Wild Hearts

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World Wild Hearts is a travel channel by Zac and Ine, who create destination videos and travel guides from their world travels.

This travel video is a strong northern Vietnam overview, featuring eight places to visit along with travel tips, activities, tours, and itinerary context.

Creative Travel Guide

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Creative Travel Guide is a travel channel by a British couple living in Bangkok, sharing travel vlogs, advice, hotel tours, and destination guides.

This guide video gives a concise roundup of ten famous things to do in Vietnam, including major attractions and destinations such as Halong Bay and Hoi An.

Joel and Emilia

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Joel and Emilia is a travel channel from Joel Friend and Emilia Beattie, documenting worldwide travel and remote-place adventures.

This travel advice video is practical for first-time Vietnam planning, covering seventeen points across accommodation, food, transportation, budget, positives, and negatives.

Hungry Passport

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Hungry Passport is a YouTube travel channel offering short destination guides and travel tips for places around the world.

This short video works as a quick Vietnam places-to-visit guide, featuring Hanoi, the Red River area, Trang An, Ninh Binh, Fansipan, and other named locations.

Syifa Adriana

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Syifa Adriana is a travel channel by a UK-based solo travel vlogger focused on culture, history, and everyday life.

This vlog gives a grounded solo-travel view of North Vietnam, documenting the final day of a motorbike road trip from Du Gia toward Ha Giang City.

Taylor Bell

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Taylor Bell is a YouTube creator channel covering business, life in New York City, and travel adventures.

This Vietnam vlog gives an engaging Hanoi-centered look at street food, hidden cafes, Train Street, city exploration, and a day in Ha Long Bay.

Riri Travels

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Riri Travels is a YouTube channel with a concise channel description and travel vlog content in its wider archive.

This travel vlog is a detailed seven-day Vietnam itinerary, moving from four days in Ninh Binh to Hoi An with tours, ancient towns, beaches, meals, and custom clothing stops.

Travel articles & blogs

ViaTravelers
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ViaTravelers is a travel media and planning site combining destination guides with practical comparison and itinerary tools. Their Vietnam travel guide is a useful country-level overview, covering major regions, cities, food, and broad destination-planning context.

ViaTravelers: Vietnam

Read the guide at viatravelers.com/destinations/vietnam/.

viatravelers.com/destinations/vietnam/

A Little Adrift
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A Little Adrift is Shannon O'Donnell's responsible tourism and slow travel site with practical destination guides. Her Vietnam guide is a thoughtful resource for planning things to do, places to stay, and responsible travel choices.

A Little Adrift: Vietnam

Read the guide at alittleadrift.com/vietnam/.

alittleadrift.com/vietnam/

Going Awesome Places
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Going Awesome Places is an itinerary-focused travel brand built around detailed guides and first-hand trip planning. Their Vietnam guide is practical for trip planning, with coverage of things to do, where to eat, where to stay, and what to expect.

Going Awesome Places: Vietnam

Read the guide at goingawesomeplaces.com/destination/asia/vietnam/.

goingawesomeplaces.com/destination/asia/vietnam/

A Dangerous Business
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A Dangerous Business is Amanda Williams' travel blog focused on realistic planning, personally tested itineraries, and approachable travel ideas. Her Vietnam guide provides a well-rounded country-level frame across landscapes, cities, history, food, and Southeast Asia travel planning.

A Dangerous Business: Vietnam

Read the guide at dangerous-business.com/destinations/vietnam/.

dangerous-business.com/destinations/vietnam/

NOMADasaurus
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NOMADasaurus is an adventure travel and photography blog with destination guides, trip planning, and visual storytelling. Their Vietnam itinerary guide is helpful for matching one-, two-, or three-week routes with travel across the north, south, and centre.

NOMADasaurus: Vietnam Itinerary

Read the guide at nomadasaurus.com/vietnam-itinerary/.

nomadasaurus.com/vietnam-itinerary/

Y Travel Blog
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Y Travel Blog is a long-running travel blog by Caz and Craig Makepeace covering destination guides, family travel, and practical advice. Their Vietnam article pairs things to do with practical planning topics such as transport, places to stay, visas, and related trip details.

Y Travel Blog: Things To Do In Vietnam

Read the guide at ytravelblog.com/things-to-do-in-vietnam/.

ytravelblog.com/things-to-do-in-vietnam/

Breathedreamgo
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Breathedreamgo is Mariellen Ward's transformational travel site focused on South Asia, responsible travel, culture, and preparation. Her beginner Vietnam guide is a strong starting point for first-time travellers, covering visas, safety, food, culture, and preparation.

Breathedreamgo: Beginners Guide To Vietnam

Read the guide at breathedreamgo.com/beginners-guide-to-vietnam/.

breathedreamgo.com/beginners-guide-to-vietnam/

Goats On The Road
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Goats On The Road is a travel guide site and travel-lifestyle business resource run by Nick and Dariece. Their Vietnam travel guide is a practical overview of where to stay, places to visit, things to do, and when to go.

Goats On The Road: Vietnam Travel Guide

Read the guide at goatsontheroad.com/vietnam-travel-guide/.

goatsontheroad.com/vietnam-travel-guide/

The Blonde Abroad
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The Blonde Abroad is Kiersten Rich's solo female travel and lifestyle blog with a polished planning and inspiration focus. Her Vietnam travel guide gives a polished introduction to the country's history, landscapes, food, and energetic travel setting.

The Blonde Abroad: Ultimate Vietnam Travel Guide

Read the guide at theblondeabroad.com/ultimate-vietnam-travel-guide/.

theblondeabroad.com/ultimate-vietnam-travel-guide/

Be My Travel Muse
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Be My Travel Muse is Kristin Addis's solo female travel blog and travel business focused on adventurous and women-oriented travel. Her Vietnam guide is helpful for countrywide planning, with tips and off-the-beaten-path suggestions for solo travellers, groups, and couples.

Be My Travel Muse: Vietnam Guide

Read the guide at bemytravelmuse.com/vietnam-guide/.

bemytravelmuse.com/vietnam-guide/

Jessie on a Journey
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Jessie on a Journey is Jessie Festa's solo female, adventure, and NYC-focused travel site with practical planning resources. Her Vietnam travel guide brings together places to visit, tips, itineraries, and vacation inspiration in a practical planning format.

Jessie on a Journey: Vietnam Travel Guide

Read the guide at jessieonajourney.com/vietnam-travel-guide/.

jessieonajourney.com/vietnam-travel-guide/

The Family Voyage
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The Family Voyage is a family travel site focused on practical advice for travel with children, packing, itineraries, and destination planning. Their Vietnam guide is a practical starting point for families, highlighting where to go with kids and how to plan a smoother child-friendly trip.

The Family Voyage: Where To Go In Vietnam With Kids

Read the guide at thefamilyvoyage.com/where-to-go-in-vietnam-with-kids/.

thefamilyvoyage.com/where-to-go-in-vietnam-with-kids/

Girl About The Globe
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Girl About The Globe is Lisa Imogen Eldridge's social impact guide site for conscious solo female travellers. Her Vietnam solo travel guide is especially helpful for independent female travellers, pairing places to see with accommodation ideas and recommended tours.

Girl About The Globe: Solo Travel In Vietnam

Read the guide at girlabouttheglobe.com/solo-travel-in-vietnam/.

girlabouttheglobe.com/solo-travel-in-vietnam/

Legal Nomads
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Legal Nomads is Jodi Ettenberg's food, travel, celiac travel, and reflective travel writing site. Her gluten-free Vietnam guide gives celiac travellers practical food-safety context and a translation card, making it a strong resource for eating more confidently.

Legal Nomads: Vietnam

Read the guide at legalnomads.com/gluten-free/vietnam/.

legalnomads.com/gluten-free/vietnam/

Inside The Travel Lab
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Inside The Travel Lab is a journalism-led online travel magazine founded by Dr. Abigail King. Her Vietnam travel tips offer useful support for curious travellers, with practical guidance on booking, planning, and preparing for the trip.

Inside The Travel Lab: Travel Tips For Vietnam

Read the guide at insidethetravellab.com/travel-tips-for-vietnam/.

insidethetravellab.com/travel-tips-for-vietnam/

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