Central Vietnam

Pu Luong is one of my favorite non-mountain rice-growing spots. . It’s quite easy to combine with Ninh Binh making a good multi-day loop from Hanoi. Or if you’re short on time it’s the perfect weekend getaway from the hustle… 

Coming from Da Nang when you complete the Hai Van Pass you are in Lang Co. A lovely, if not gritty, beach town. Well worth exploring. If you travel to the west of the beach there is a large bay… 

North of Hue City you will find this spectacular coastal cemetery where one family seems to try to outdo the other with extravagant tombs for their lost relatives. The area is quite large with many ornate tombs. It’s a good… 

Song Cau beach in Phu Yen is a quiet coastal area with a lovely crescent shaped beach. A quiet area with lots of local color. If you are heading to Que Nhon, and got a late start or just want… 

The Cam Lap peninsula juts into Cam Ranh bay on the southern side. Not well travelled there are some beautiful vistas and local fishing villages.The morning light is often very striking in the Bin Lap area. There is just a… 

Cam Ranh Bay is an often overlooked part of the South Central coast. It is a bit overshadowed by Nha Trang which is just to the north. In fact if you fly to Nha Trang you will be coming to… 

Marble Mountain is about halfway between Hoi An and Da Nang. You can take an elevator for a fee or climb the 150 steps to the top. It’s not a difficult climb though the steps are uneven. If you approach… 

Vinh Hy is just south of Camh Ranh and is characterised by it’s semi-circular harbor. A good place to stay and explore the Camh Lap peninsula or Hang Rai.

Phong Nha is the spelunking capital of Vietnam — perhaps the world. It has the largest cave system known in Son Doong. But for those who can not afford the $3000+ fee and years long wait list, there are many… 

To catch the ferry to Ly Son island you go to the Sa Ky port. If you arrive late and need an overnight stay there is a lovely beach area with hotels and restaurants across the river. It is a…