Exploring Central and South Vietnam: Our 75-Day Adventure

We spent 2.5 months traveling in Central and South Vietnam in Summer 2026

The Route->

We flew into Da Nang -> short visit to Hoi An -> back to Da Nang -> flight to Ho Chi Minh City (formerly Saigon) -> car to Dalat -> car to Nha Trang

We spent a month in Da Nang, a few days in Hoi An, two weeks in Saigon, two weeks in Dalat and two weeks in Nha Trang to end our 75 days. There are posts with our adventures that I documented during our time. Click on the pictures below to read more about each place:

Da Nang

June/July 2026

A tall white statue of Quan Yin, the Goddess of Mercy, stands prominently in a landscaped area surrounded by greenery. In the foreground, there is a white statue of a laughing Buddha holding prayer beads, with people admiring the scene under a cloudy sky.

Hoi An

July 2026

A narrow street in a vibrant town featuring yellow walls, red lanterns hanging above, parked motorcycles, and small shops with plants and menus displayed.

Saigon

July 2026

Cityscape view featuring tall modern skyscrapers and a statue in the foreground, with motorcycles and cars on the street.

Dalat

August 2026

A couple standing together on a stone path surrounded by colorful flower beds in a garden setting with overcast skies.

Nha Trang

August 2026

A view of a sandy beach lined with palm trees under a clear blue sky. In the background, the ocean meets distant mountains.

Reflecting on our Time in Vietnam

When we decided to quit our jobs and travel Asia (for as long as we can) we knew we wanted to visit Indonesia. We had a great time, and visited lots of places that amazed us, relaxed a bit and was unlike anything we had expected in the best of ways. Read about I learned, about their culture, and myself, by clicking below:

Read on!