Vietnam, or the Socialist Republic of Vietnam as is it’s official name, is the easternmost country on the Indochina Peninsula in Southeast Asia. With 4000 km of coastline, miles of dense rainforest and a hill country rich in both natural beauty and culture, Vietnam has something for most travelers.
For a long time, it’s been part of the so-called “Banana Leaf route”, the traditional backpacker route through South-East Asia, where every year thousands of young backpackers follow the coast of Vietnam and into Halong Bay. The trip goes from hectic Ho Chi Minh City (Saigon) to historic Hanoi. Although Vietnam doesn`t have nearly as many tourists as Thailand, the tourist industry is getting bigger and bigger each year.
Because of differences in latitude and the big variety in topography, the climate tends to vary considerably from place to place. The dry season is November to April when most part of the country is dry.The temperature varies a lot in the mountains, from 5 c to 37 c, while not so much in the south, between 21 C and 28 C.
Traveling in Vietnam will take you to rice terraces, caves, several food trips, and some of the most beautiful landscapes. The locals are friendly and will make you feel at home.