Escape the City: Best Day Trips from Hanoi in 2025
Need a break from the city? Hereβs where to go for views, culture, caves, and rice paddies. All close enough for a quick getaway.
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π Welcome to Two Peas Abroad!
Discover Vietnam Like a Local!
Hey! We're Liam & Sarah, your go-to Vietnam travel experts. Since moving to Vietnam in 2023, we've made it our mission to uncover Vietnam's hidden gems β¨
Our recommendations are hand-picked, personally tested, and free from paid promotions
β€οΈ so you get honest advice, not the generic lists you'll find on big travel platforms.
Discover the Vietnam we love through our personal favorites π
Hey, that's us! π
On a bamboo raft somewhere in the Vietnamese rainforest
Our Journey
Why We Started This... π
Every week, hundreds of travelers ask us...
"Where do locals actually eat?"
"Which places are worth the hype?"
"How do I experience the real Vietnam?"
We're creating the ultimate Vietnam guides we desperately needed when we landed here!
Think of us as your
friends-in-Vietnam sharing our real, unfiltered experiences and all those
hidden gems we've discovered along the way β¨
The Best Part?
Getting messages like "OMG that egg coffee spot was life-changing! π" and "You guys saved us from the tourist-trap cruises!" makes our day! Nothing beats knowing we've helped fellow travelers experience the real Vietnam we've fallen in love with π
198
Bowls of Phα»
Yes, we're keeping count!20+
Ha Long Bay Cruises
Always an adventure!367
CafΓ©s Visited
The things we do for coffee...143
Places Stayed
From mountains to beaches
Travel Tips & Guides
The Vietnam travel tips we wish we had when we first arrived π
7 Best Day Tours in Hanoi (Tried & Tested by Expats!)
One day in Hanoi? Make it count. From food tours to incense villages and iconic jeep rides, these are the tours we recommend to our own friends.
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Best eSIM for Vietnam in 2025 (Plus Which Ones to Avoid)
Not all eSIMs are created equal. Some are lightning fast, some barely load Grab. Hereβs the guide we send our own friends and family.
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What's the Best Ha Long Bay Cruise? We've Tried 20+ to Find Out
Weβve been on over 20 Ha Long Bay cruises (yes, really). From party boats to luxury escapes, this guide breaks down what's worth it - and whatβs not.
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