11 unique Vietnam souvenirs that don’t suck

We’re not saying that you shouldn’t buy that conical hat for a dollar from that friendly lady at the market (although we will be quietly judging you if you proceed to prance around town with it) — but just know that there are so many more interesting souvenirs to bring home from Vietnam. Here are our favorites,…

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Ninh Binh - A perfect day trip from Hanoi

Organised tours, early get-ups, and cold weather all rank very low on our list of favorite things about travel, yet somehow they fused into a wonderful day away from the frenetic streets of Hanoi. Joined by a small group of other travelers (five in total), we set off on a dreary January morning to explore…

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