Vietnam Travel

Senior woman applying online for a Vietnam e-visa for US citizens at a café in Vietnam, US passport and notebook on the table.

Vietnam E-Visa for US Citizens: How to Apply in 2026

US citizens need a visa for Vietnam, and the 90-day e-visa is applied for online before you fly. Here are the fees, exact steps, photo rules, entry ports, and the

Mary Johnson enjoying coffee and planning her first week in Vietnam at a coastal café.

Vietnam Travel After 50: How to Plan a Calm First Week

Planning Vietnam travel after 50? Discover how to prepare for a calmer first week, choose the right neighborhood, and settle in with more confidence. Explore practical arrival tips, the First

Older foreign traveler reviewing Vietnam VNeID information on a smartphone

Vietnam VNeID for Foreigners: What You Need to Know in 2026

Vietnam’s new VNeID rules take effect September 28, 2026. Here is what tourists, e-visa holders, slow travelers, and foreign residents need to know.

An American senior woman enjoying food and conversation with local women at a street café in Vietnam, illustrating the warm welcome Americans experience in Southeast Asia.

Is Southeast Asia Welcoming to Americans?

Vietnam just recorded 10.6 million international visitors in the first five months of 2026 — a record — with Americans firmly in its top source markets. While Europe cools on

A busy street intersection in Ho Chi Minh City, Vietnam, showing dozens of motorbikes and pedestrians crossing mid-traffic, with colorful shophouses and modern high-rise construction in the background.

Ho Chi Minh City for Seniors: The Honest Guide to Saigon After 50

Ho Chi Minh City sounds like the most challenging Vietnamese city for seniors — and in some ways, it is. But underneath the heat and chaos lies world-class healthcare, reliable

Da Nang Vietnam Dragon Bridge over the Han River — a walkable landmark popular with slow travelers and expats over 50

Da Nang, Vietnam: A Soft Landing for Travelers 50+

Da Nang was my first stop in Vietnam — and it remains the city I recommend most to travelers over 50 testing the slow travel life. Here's an honest look

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