TuraVietnam continues as LocalVietnam. You can find all local tours, experiences and activies now on the website localvietnam.com and in Dutch on localvietnam.nl. Besides booking different services, you can also find a complete Vietnam travel guide.
Author Archives: Marnick Schoonderwoerd
The most beautiful beach of Hoi An: Cua Dai or An Bang?
What could be better than to spend a day at the beach relaxing after walking a full day through the old town of Hoi An. Good to know what the most beautiful beach of Hoi An are. Both beaches, Cua Dai and An Bang are located just outside Hoi An. The approximately 5 km long […]
Ha Giang motorbike route: the highlights in 3 days driving
The mountain region between Ha Giang and the Chinese border, with its bizarre karst formations, rice terraces and river valleys, is one of the most beautiful landscapes in Vietnam. The bad tourist infrastructure is more than made up for by all impressions. The trip is good to do in three days (better still in four), […]
The 7 best viewpoints in Dalat
One of the best things around Dalat is enjoying the views at the panoramic viewpoints on the hills and mountains around the city.. In the early morning, Dalat city is covered by fog, look like you are in heaven. At nights, you will be impressed by the magic lights from the greenhouses and the milky […]
Climb to Bai Tho: the most beautiful viewpoint of Halong Bay
Halong Bay is perhaps the biggest attraction of all of Vietnam. Not only many foreign tourists but also many locals come here to see this unique place. In Halong Bay, almost everybody does a boat cruise of one or more days. Here you will find luxury boats as well as the backpacker party boats. An […]
The train journey from Hue to Da Nang along the Hai Van Pass
If you love travelling by train, then this is something you have to do when you are in Central Vietnam. The train route between the cities Hue and Da Nang is a unforgettable trip. This beautiful 4-hour journey takes you along side the famous Hai Van pass and on the other side magisterial views over the South […]
What you should know about driving over the Hai van pass
Hai Van Pass, cloud pass or in Vietnamese Deo Hai Van, is seen by many as one of the most beautiful coastal roads in the world. It owes its fame to the popular episode of Top Gear where Jeremy Clarkson, Richard Hammond and James May are racing on simple motorbikes through Vietnam . Since then, […]
How to use Grab and Uber in Vietnam
With a lack of a good public transportation network in Vietnam, you probably can’t escape from using taxis. Grab taxi and Uber taxi are two great and safe alternatives to the regular taxis. We explain you why you should use it and how to use it . What is Uber and Grab Grab and Uber […]
Easy Riders in Vietnam
Easy Rider is a familiar concept in Vietnam and you will undoubtedly come across by an ‘Easy Rider’ during your trip. Easy Riders are the perfect opportunity to discover the real Vietnam. It is an organisation that offers tours by motorcycle, customizable by your wishes and often including off the beaten track places. Easy Riders […]
Sapa trekking guide: everything you need to know
A trekking through the rice fields, mountains and forests of Sapa is one of the highlight of a trip in Vietnam. Visit local minority villages and behold the beautiful scenery. Trekking in Sapa is an experience you will not forget. Read this guide to help you on your way to choose the right trekking that fits […]