VIETNAM

A quiet, good-value Ninh Binh homestay with a pool, free breakfast and wonderful hosts. Here’s our honest family review after three nights.

Vinpearl Landmark 81, Autograph Collection is a perfect example of one of the things we love about travelling in Southeast Asia: luxury hotels often cost a fraction of what you’d pay in North America. It's a high-end hotel occupying the upper floors of Vietnam's tallest building and one of the most recognizable landmarks in Ho Chi Minh City. It was also the first Autograph Collection hotel in Vietnam. We stayed here for three nights in October 2025 during the Vietnam portion

Mua Caves isn't really about the caves. Here's what to expect from the 500-step climb to Ninh Binh's most famous viewpoint, and how our kids handled it.

We did the Tràng An boat tour in Ninh Bình with our two daughters. Here's how the three routes compare, what tickets cost in 2026, and how good timing and one simple question gave us the river almost to ourselves.

An honest family guide to the best things to do in Hanoi, with a 3-day itinerary, kid-friendly tips, and where to stay (plus the mistakes we'd avoid)

We spent two weeks eating our way through Vietnam with two kids in tow. Here's the best food in Vietnam, from phở and bánh mì to a homestay breakfast worth waking up for, plus tips for picky eaters and eating safely.