About Vietnam Insider
Your trusted guide to exploring Vietnam, built by travelers who fell in love with this incredible country.
Our Mission
Vietnam Insider was created with a simple goal: to help travelers experience Vietnam the way we wish we had on our first visit.
After spending years exploring Vietnam's cities, beaches, mountains, and hidden corners, we realized that most travel guides either give generic advice or push expensive tours without considering what independent travelers actually need.
We believe that great travel information should help you:
- Know where to stay – not just which hotel, but which neighborhood fits your travel style
- Build realistic itineraries – with actual travel times, not just a list of attractions
- Avoid common mistakes – from visa issues to common scams to packing the wrong clothes
- Discover authentic experiences – beyond the tourist traps and into the real Vietnam
Our Editorial Values
Honest Recommendations
We only recommend places, hotels, and experiences we'd use ourselves. Every recommendation is based on real experience or thorough research.
Transparent Affiliate Disclosure
We clearly mark all affiliate links and explain how we earn commissions. Your trust matters more than any commission.
Regular Updates
Travel information changes fast. We review and update our guides regularly to ensure accuracy and relevance.
Local Insight
Our content goes beyond surface-level tourist info. We share neighborhood tips, local favorites, and insider knowledge.
How We Make Money
Vietnam Insider is an independent travel resource that earns money through affiliate partnerships. When you book hotels through our links to Booking.com or Agoda, we earn a small commission at no extra cost to you.
This affiliate model allows us to keep our content free while covering the costs of running this site, research, and updates.
Important: Affiliate relationships never influence our recommendations. We recommend hotels based on location, value, and guest reviews – not commission rates. Many hotels we recommend don't have affiliate programs at all.
For full details, see our Affiliate Disclosure.