GoGoGoVietnam.com https://gogogovietnam.com Wed, 01 Oct 2025 10:41:40 +0000 en-US hourly 1 https://gogogovietnam.com/wp-content/uploads/2018/09/cropped-iconVIETNAM-32x32.png GoGoGoVietnam.com https://gogogovietnam.com 32 32 Vung Tau pancakes to savor in Saigon! https://gogogovietnam.com/vung-tau-pancakes-to-savor-in-saigon/ https://gogogovietnam.com/vung-tau-pancakes-to-savor-in-saigon/#respond Tue, 30 Sep 2025 18:19:54 +0000 https://gogogovietnam.com/?p=2070 I’m personally not a huge fan of the overly-touristy restaurants in Saigon, as they tend to do a poor job of recreating the smoky, motorbike-fume instilled flavours of some of the city’s real street food gems. BUT, there are some great restaurants in Saigon that really do deserve a visit – and Banh khot Co Ba Vung Tau is definitely one to consider… It has some great food options on the menu, but if you’re really looking for something local […]

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]]> https://gogogovietnam.com/vung-tau-pancakes-to-savor-in-saigon/feed/ 0 Den Long restaurant: a Saigon charmer! https://gogogovietnam.com/den-long-restaurant-saigon-charmer/ https://gogogovietnam.com/den-long-restaurant-saigon-charmer/#respond Sat, 27 Sep 2025 15:45:59 +0000 https://gogogovietnam.com/?p=2057 If old-school lanterns and delicious Saigon food is on your radar, head to Den Long restaurant in District 1! I first came across Saigon’s Den Long restaurant in 2017, way before any bat had even thought about the possibilities of spreading a deadly pandemic…and I’m sure that if you’ve spent any time in District 1, you might have come across it too. The beautiful lanterns hanging outside are an eye-catcher, and I’m sure have helped to draw in many a […]

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]]> https://gogogovietnam.com/den-long-restaurant-saigon-charmer/feed/ 0 Hanoi Boutique House: a great little budget Hanoi hotel in the Old Quarter https://gogogovietnam.com/hanoi-boutique-house-a-great-little-budget-hanoi-hotel-in-the-old-quarter/ https://gogogovietnam.com/hanoi-boutique-house-a-great-little-budget-hanoi-hotel-in-the-old-quarter/#respond Fri, 21 Feb 2025 16:13:01 +0000 https://gogogovietnam.com/?p=2041 So if a budget-friendly hotel in Hanoi is on your most-wanted list, this is a great little option – the Hanoi Boutique House. Finding a good, budget Hanoi hotel is always a bit of a challenge. But this place is definitely worth your consideration. Prices range from £15 upwards, and location-wise, you’re right at the busy northern end of the Old Quarter in Hanoi, within easy-walking distance of some great Hanoi sites, including Dong Xuan market and the Long Bien […]

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]]> https://gogogovietnam.com/hanoi-boutique-house-a-great-little-budget-hanoi-hotel-in-the-old-quarter/feed/ 0 Dong Xuan market: Hanoi’s huge, bustling indoor market https://gogogovietnam.com/dong-xuan-market-hanois-huge-bustling-indoor-market/ https://gogogovietnam.com/dong-xuan-market-hanois-huge-bustling-indoor-market/#respond Thu, 23 Jan 2025 12:42:13 +0000 https://gogogovietnam.com/?p=1997 Dong Xuan market, located in the heart of Hanoi’s vibrant Old Quarter, is a must-visit destination for travelers seeking an authentic Vietnamese shopping experience. The market is Hanoi’s largest indoor market, and offers a vast array of products, from fresh produce and souvenirs to clothing and electronics. It might not be quite on the same touristy friendliness level as Saigon’s legendary Ben Thanh market, but Dong Xuan market definitely makes our Hanoi must-see list. It’s been around for over 130 […]

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]]> https://gogogovietnam.com/dong-xuan-market-hanois-huge-bustling-indoor-market/feed/ 0 Why you REALLY need to visit Vietnam in 2025… https://gogogovietnam.com/why-you-really-need-to-visit-vietnam/ https://gogogovietnam.com/why-you-really-need-to-visit-vietnam/#respond Sat, 18 Jan 2025 13:00:44 +0000 https://gogogovietnam.com/?p=1821 If you’re still on the fence about visiting Vietnam, we’re here to convince you that a visit to the Nam in 2025 has to be done! We’ve come up with 7 bloody good – no, make that extremely excellent – reasons why you should be buying that ticket to Vietnam… In no particular order… Tourism to Vietnam is well and truly on the rise – beat the rush! While Vietnam’s tourism industry has grown and is now well on its way to beating previous […]

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]]> https://gogogovietnam.com/why-you-really-need-to-visit-vietnam/feed/ 0 How do I apply for the Vietnam e-visa? https://gogogovietnam.com/how-do-i-apply-for-the-vietnam-e-visa/ https://gogogovietnam.com/how-do-i-apply-for-the-vietnam-e-visa/#respond Wed, 01 Jan 2025 18:41:43 +0000 https://gogogovietnam.com/?p=1541 The Vietnam e-visa is the way many of you are going to go when visiting Vietnam. It will give you a 90-day pass to enjoy Vietnam (it was previously only 30 days!), and is available to nearly all nationalities. Note that some countries don’t even need the e-visa – check out our visa guide here. Applying for a Vietnamese e-visa is pretty straightforward, and you can do it entirely online. Here is how to apply: Step 1: Prepare Required Documents […]

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]]> https://gogogovietnam.com/how-do-i-apply-for-the-vietnam-e-visa/feed/ 0 Should I use VietJet for domestic Vietnam flights? https://gogogovietnam.com/should-i-use-vietjet-for-domestic-vietnam-flights/ https://gogogovietnam.com/should-i-use-vietjet-for-domestic-vietnam-flights/#respond Sat, 23 Nov 2024 17:09:18 +0000 https://gogogovietnam.com/?p=1887 If you’re thinking of using VietJet for domestic Vietnam flights AND love your sanity, I’d say No. If you love a bargain, I’d say Maybe. But if you just want to get to your next destination within Vietnam with minimal fuss, minimal delay, and minimal stress, I’d say go with one of the pricier options, such as Vietnam Airlines. There are countless tales of travelers facing delays, as well as an over strict implementation of the permitted carry-on bag weight. […]

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]]> https://gogogovietnam.com/should-i-use-vietjet-for-domestic-vietnam-flights/feed/ 0 Cuc Gach Quan: a Saigon restaurant you’ll fall in love with! https://gogogovietnam.com/cuc-gach-quan-a-saigon-restaurant-youll-fall-in-love-with/ https://gogogovietnam.com/cuc-gach-quan-a-saigon-restaurant-youll-fall-in-love-with/#respond Mon, 11 Nov 2024 14:52:00 +0000 https://gogogovietnam.com/?p=1153 OK, sometimes when you’re in a dynamic metropolis like Saigon, you need a little bit of help in working out where to eat. There is, of course, a plethora of decent eateries in Saigon, but when my Vietnamese friends told me they wanted to show me Cuc Gach Quan, a famous restaurant in District 1 (see the map below for its precise location) that serves up some excellent Vietnamese dishes, I was completely in their hands…and wow, I fell in […]

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]]> https://gogogovietnam.com/cuc-gach-quan-a-saigon-restaurant-youll-fall-in-love-with/feed/ 0 What Saigon is really like on the back of a motorbike… https://gogogovietnam.com/what-hcmc-is-really-like-on-the-back-of-a-motorbike/ https://gogogovietnam.com/what-hcmc-is-really-like-on-the-back-of-a-motorbike/#respond Wed, 06 Nov 2024 22:12:00 +0000 http://igoogledvietnam.com/?p=134 You’ve probably already seen the photos of the motorbike-packed streets of Saigon (Ho Chi Minh City) or Hanoi, and probably already asked yourself just how the f*ck do they survive out there on those roads??? It’s an excellent observation, of course, and even more pertinent when you’re trying to navigate through the chaos of rush-hour traffic, whether as a pedestrian or driver. So, yes, I got on the back of a motorbike (driven by a beautiful Vietnamese lady – the […]

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]]> https://gogogovietnam.com/what-hcmc-is-really-like-on-the-back-of-a-motorbike/feed/ 0 Best Pho in Hanoi? Give Phở 10 Lý Quốc Sư a try! https://gogogovietnam.com/best-pho-in-hanoi-give-pho-10-ly-quoc-su-a-try/ https://gogogovietnam.com/best-pho-in-hanoi-give-pho-10-ly-quoc-su-a-try/#respond Tue, 05 Nov 2024 22:14:11 +0000 https://gogogovietnam.com/?p=1852 Everyone’s got their own Pho favorite…but if you’re new to Hanoi, you probably won’t have the time to check out all those best of Hanoi lists you’ve come across. So to save you some time while you go hunting down some of Hanoi’s best attractions, here’s an option for the best Pho in Hanoi that you’re going to love – Phở 10 Lý Quốc Sư. Located near the magical Hoan Kiem lake, the first thing you’re going to notice about […]

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]]> https://gogogovietnam.com/best-pho-in-hanoi-give-pho-10-ly-quoc-su-a-try/feed/ 0 Tra Que Basil: an awesome Hoi An foodie experience! https://gogogovietnam.com/tra-que-basil-an-awesome-hoi-an-foodie-experience/ https://gogogovietnam.com/tra-que-basil-an-awesome-hoi-an-foodie-experience/#respond Fri, 25 Oct 2024 10:02:43 +0000 https://gogogovietnam.com/?p=1769 When you’re out exploring the charms of Hoi An, one of the many foodie experiences that you’ll come across is a cooking class. They are everywhere, and yes, many are well worth doing! We’re going to tell you about a cooking class with a difference, Tra Que Basil. This place is actually just a quick bike ride out of the Old Town in Hoi An, and on the way to An Bang beach. And it’s not just a cooking class […]

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]]> https://gogogovietnam.com/tra-que-basil-an-awesome-hoi-an-foodie-experience/feed/ 0 Pao’s Sapa Leisure Hotel: a classy Sapa hotel just outside the city center https://gogogovietnam.com/paos-sapa-leisure-hotel-a-classy-sapa-hotel-just-outside-the-city-center/ https://gogogovietnam.com/paos-sapa-leisure-hotel-a-classy-sapa-hotel-just-outside-the-city-center/#respond Wed, 23 Oct 2024 11:12:35 +0000 https://gogogovietnam.com/?p=1657 When you head to the northern delights of Sapa, the superb Pao’s Sapa Leisure hotel has to be on your wish-list! It’s not the cheapest in town, that’s for sure, but if you’re looking for a classy, great value option, this could tick all your boxes! We thought we’d treat ourselves to a few days of style and class as part of a honeymoon adventure up north, and weren’t disappointed. As soon as you walk into the foyer and are […]

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]]> https://gogogovietnam.com/paos-sapa-leisure-hotel-a-classy-sapa-hotel-just-outside-the-city-center/feed/ 0 Cat Cat Village, Sapa: lame tourist trap or worth a visit? https://gogogovietnam.com/cat-cat-village-sapa-lame-tourist-trap-or-worth-a-visit/ https://gogogovietnam.com/cat-cat-village-sapa-lame-tourist-trap-or-worth-a-visit/#respond Mon, 21 Oct 2024 22:36:07 +0000 https://gogogovietnam.com/?p=1649 When you make it up to Sapa, one of the first things you’ll likely hear about – or be pushed towards – is the local village of Cat Cat. You might have heard some good things about it, maybe some bad, but there’s no question it’s a mighty popular spot. So to help you out, this is our essentially honest guide to Cat Cat Village in Sapa, where we recently spent the day… To make it a little easier, we’ve […]

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]]> https://gogogovietnam.com/cat-cat-village-sapa-lame-tourist-trap-or-worth-a-visit/feed/ 0 The Sunline Central in Hanoi – here’s why we like it! https://gogogovietnam.com/the-sunline-central-in-hanoi-heres-why-we-like-it/ https://gogogovietnam.com/the-sunline-central-in-hanoi-heres-why-we-like-it/#respond Thu, 17 Oct 2024 14:40:16 +0000 https://gogogovietnam.com/?p=1610 Trying to find a decent hotel in Hanoi isn’t mission impossible, but isn’t the easiest, especially when you’re trying to get value for money. Me and the missus have now stayed twice at the Sunline Central hotel, and yep, you can add it to the wish-list! On the few times we’ve visited Hanoi, it was always a bit hit-and-miss trying to find a good Hanoi hotel that met all the requirements. We’ve even gone without the requirements and done the […]

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