Planning a family trip to Vietnam? This guide covers the best Vietnam train journeys with kids, sleeper cabin options, child ticket rules, safety tips, packing advice, and when taking the train makes more sense than flying.
Planning a family trip to Vietnam and wondering if Phu Quoc is actually worth adding to your itinerary? Beyond the glossy resort photos lies an island facing rapid growth, mixed beach quality, and uneven sidewalks. After navigating the island with our 2.5-year-old daughter, here is our honest, unvarnished look at the real toddler logistics, the best family-friendly neighborhoods, and how to plan a stress-free beach recovery stop that your family will genuinely love.
Is Sapa actually worth it with young kids, or is it a logistical nightmare? After multiple trips through northern Vietnam, we learned the hard way that Sapa town can be noisy and chaotic—but the surrounding countryside is pure magic. From child-friendly ethical treks to the reality of the mountain weather, here is our honest blueprint for exploring Sapa with kids without burning out.
This was our third trip to Vietnam and our first time visiting Da Nang with kids, so we were already familiar with Vietnam’s beautiful chaos. Because of a packed itinerary, we could only spend two days in Da Nang—but even in that short time, the city left a lasting impression on us.