Category Archives: Blogs

Bioluminescent Night Kayaking in Lan Ha Bay: A Complete Guide

Warm water, a new moon and a calm night. What makes the plankton glow in [...]

The Cat Ba Langur: Where to Look and How to Watch Responsibly

Fewer than 100 Cat Ba langurs exist, all on this island. Where they actually live, [...]

Cat Ba Island in Winter: What November to March Is Really Like

15-22C, no swimming, half the town shut, and the best walking of the year. An [...]

Is a Ha Long or Lan Ha Bay Boat Trip Safe? How to Check Before You Board

What changed after the 2025 Ha Long Bay capsizing, the two-minute check to do before [...]

What to Do on Cat Ba Island When It Rains

Rain does not cancel a Cat Ba trip, it cancels the boats. What still works [...]

Cat Ba Island Scams and Overcharging: What Locals Want You to Know

Four fixed prices, five places where visitors get overcharged on Cat Ba, and the things [...]

One Day in Viet Hai Village — and Why Two Days, One Night Works Better

One day in Viet Hai Village is doable, but the 2-day 1-night plan works better. [...]

Trekking Cat Ba National Park to Viet Hai Village: The Full Route

Four to five hours of jungle trail from the park gate to Viet Hai Village. [...]

How to Get to Viet Hai Village: Every Route, Honestly Compared

Viet Hai has no road in. The speedboat from Ben Beo takes about 15 minutes, [...]

What to Pack for Cat Ba Island: A Local’s Honest Checklist

A practical Cat Ba island packing list by season, written by a family who lives [...]