Travel guide
Practical, story-style guides written by Tom — a licensed local guide who grew up in the Ancient Town.
· 17 min read
Understand My Son as a Cham royal sanctuary through its sacred landscape, brick architecture and sculpture, then trace its relationship with the wider Thu Bon region and Hoi An.
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· 22 min read
From his childhood in Hoi An and family roots in Cam Kim, Tom explores the connections between Quang Nam's administrative history, river trade and the communities that keep its heritage alive.
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· 3 min read
The Han River is a way to understand Da Nang at walking pace, from practical connections across the water to the changing atmosphere after dark.
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· 5 min read
A small riverside pier and a statue of a carp becoming a dragon, side by side on the Han River, and how to give both an unhurried evening.
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· 3 min read
Dragon Bridge is a transport link, a modern city symbol and an evening gathering point. Understanding all three makes the visit more interesting.
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· 3 min read
My Khe becomes more interesting when you notice how people use the shore, from early exercise to an unhurried pause beside the sea.
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· 3 min read
Pine trees, the coastline at Lang Van and a wide view across Da Nang Bay remain among Tom's most memorable images of Hai Van Pass.
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· 9 min read
A local guide's walk through ten Hoi An dishes, from cao lau and mi Quang to White Rose dumplings and Cam Nam clams, and the land and river behind them.
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· 3 min read
Son Tra is a forested peninsula with cultural and ecological value. Its nickname, Monkey Mountain, only begins to describe the place.
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· 3 min read
Ba Na Hills is an organised mountain resort experience. Knowing what is historic, what is contemporary and what depends on the weather helps you enjoy it.
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· 3 min read
The Marble Mountains connect natural rock formations with worship, inscriptions and the skills of nearby stone carvers.
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· 3 min read
Understand Da Nang through the connections between its harbour, mountains, river and everyday life before choosing the places that belong in your itinerary.
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· 13 min read
The Ancient Town is only half of Hoi An. Cross the river and the other half appears: rice fields, fishing waterways, craft villages and the families whose work made the old town possible. A local guide's perspective on land, water, hands and memory.
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· 7 min read
Experience Hoi An at night through lantern-lit streets, local food, riverside life and the slower atmosphere of the historic Ancient Town.
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· 12 min read
Discover Hoi An’s Japanese Covered Bridge through its history, architecture, cultural meaning and first-hand memories from a local guide who grew up in Hoi An.
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· 5 min read
Walk through Hoi An's old streets and discover how merchant houses, temples, shops and everyday local life create its living heritage.
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· 3 min read
Discover how the Thu Bon River helped shape Hoi An's trading history, riverside culture and development as a multicultural commercial town.
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· 4 min read
Explore Hoi An architecture through wooden merchant houses, courtyards, traditional roofs and details shaped by family life, climate and commerce.
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· 3 min read
Discover why Chinese merchants built assembly halls in Hoi An and explore their community role, beliefs, architecture and connection with international trade.
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· 5 min read
Step inside Hoi An's traditional merchant houses and discover how commerce, family life, climate-smart design and cultural symbolism shared one space.
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· 4 min read
Learn how Hoi An became an international trading port and how merchants from different cultures shaped its architecture, communities and local life.
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· 7 min read
Discover Hoi An Ancient Town through its trading history, multicultural architecture, local traditions and living heritage in Central Vietnam.
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· 7 min read
What a private tour guide in Hoi An does, what one costs in 2026 for your group size, what the price covers, and how to book a licensed local guide who grew up in the Ancient Town.
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· 15 min read
Discover the best time to visit Hoi An, Vietnam. Explore weather by month, rainy and dry seasons, lantern nights, beaches, and local travel tips.
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· 10 min read
Explore Hoi An countryside beyond the Old Town. Discover rice fields, Tra Que, Cam Thanh, Cam Kim, traditional villages, cycling routes and local experiences.
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· 7 min read
Phuc Kien Assembly Hall at 46 Tran Phu: opening hours, what the Old Town ticket costs, what to see inside and how long to allow. Checked September 2026.
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· 7 min read
A Hoi An local shares a midnight-to-morning Tet journey: offerings, incense, joss paper, fireworks, temple fortunes, first-footing, and lucky money.
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