Category Archives: Blogs
Ninh Binh to Cat Ba Island in 2026: The New Expressway Route
180 km, four to six hours, and no single vehicle that does it all. The [...]
Sep
Cat Ba Island Itinerary: 2, 3 and 5 Days Done Properly
Three Cat Ba itineraries that put the nights in the right place, what to skip, [...]
Sep
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 [...]
Sep
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, [...]
Sep
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 [...]
Sep
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 [...]
Sep
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 [...]
Sep
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 [...]
Sep
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. [...]
Aug
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. [...]
Aug