Vietnam 2026 Travel Guide

Imagine a country shaped like a dragon, where misty bays meet lantern-lit rivers and scooters outnumber people — welcome to Vietnam 🇻🇳. Join us as we cross Vietnam from Hanoi to Ho Chi Minh City — a journey filled with contrasts, flavours, and unforgettable moments. From lantern-lit rivers to wild street markets, we share our honest experiences, travel tips, and the highs and lows of backpacking through Vietnam. If you’re planning your own Vietnam adventure, don’t miss our full travel series and complete Vietnam guide eBook. 🇻🇳 VIETNAM: THE FULL JOURNEY Missed our first trip to Vietnam? Catch up on the entire series from start to finish here: 🎬 https://tr.ee/9kPmdn 👉 Grab our Vietnam Travel Guidebook on Amazon: https://amzn.to/3ZLeubP We’re Marc & Vee from Footsteps & Tyretracks — let’s adventure together! 👉 If you enjoy this video, don’t forget to like, comment, and subscribe to join us on more of our travels through Vietnam and beyond. 🌍 TRAVEL PLANNING & ESSENTIALS Buses & Trains in Asia: https://12go.asia/?z=11180835 eSIM (15% OFF): https://airalo.pxf.io/c/6088765/2071037/15608 NordVPN (73% OFF): https://nordvpn.com/footstepstyretracks Our Favorite Itineraries: https://plannin.com/en?refId=FootstepsTyretracks 💳 TRAVEL CARDS WE USE Starling: https://www.starlingbank.com/referral?code=Udl4ja Revolut: https://revolut.com/referral/?referral-code=marcz55v!NOV1-25-VR-GB-MDL-CTRL&geo-redirect 🚐 GEAR & MERCH Our Travel & Vanlife Gear: https://www.amazon.co.uk/shop/footstepstyretracks Get the Merch: https://footsteps-tyretracks-shop.fourthwall.com Our Soundtrack (Epidemic Sound): https://www.epidemicsound.com/referral/fpupd2 📸 FOLLOW THE ADVENTURE Blog: https://footstepstyretracks.com Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/footsteps_tyretracks Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/footstepstyretracks Support our adventures on Ko-fi ➔ https://ko-fi.com/footstepstyretracks (Exclusive updates, behind-the-scenes, and video credits) 📩 BUSINESS ENQUIRIES footstepstyretracks@gmail.com 00:00 - Welcome to Vietnam 🇻🇳 00:41 - Vietnam Visa Tips 00:51 - Money in Vietnam: Cash vs Cards 01:00 - Getting Around: Buses, Trains & Flights 01:18 - Street Food in Vietnam 01:35 - Staying Connected: SIMs & WiFi 01:49 - Hanoi: Chaos, Coffee & Pho 02:39 - Ha Long Bay: Limestone Cliffs & Cruises 03:07 - Tam Coc: Rice Paddies & River Boats 03:49 - Cat Ba Island: Wartime Caves & Coastlines 04:35 - Da Nang: Beaches, Mountains & Dragon Bridge 05:04 - Hoi An: Lanterns, Tailors & Old Town Charm 05:36 - Nha Trang: Relaxing Beachside Breather 06:01 - Da Lat: Waterfalls, Cable Cars & Crazy House 06:35 - Vung Tau: Coastal Escape from Saigon 06:55 - Ho Chi Minh City: Full-On Energy 07:23 - Mekong Delta: Life on the Water #VietnamTravel #BackpackingVietnam #VietnamVlog #FootstepsAndTyretracks #SoutheastAsiaTravel