An hour from the beach towns, a cluster of jade-green islands sits inside a protected marine park where the coral is still alive and the locals banned plastic bags before anyone else in Vietnam. Here’s how to do Cu Lao Cham right — and when
A wet afternoon in Da Nang isn’t a write-off — it’s an excuse. Here’s how locals (and a few rain-soaked travellers) actually spend the grey hours, from egg coffee by a steamed-up window to onsen baths while the storm passes.
Da Nang has 30+ km of coastline — from the famous My Khe strip to wild, moss-covered rocks and hidden Son Tra coves. Here’s every beach worth your time and exactly which one to pick.
The Vietnamese đồng is full of zeros, ATMs charge fees (but some are free), and cash is still king on the street. Here’s exactly how to handle money in Da Nang and Vietnam.
May is when summer arrives in Da Nang: hot, with the sea at its warmest for peak beach days. Expect short afternoon storms, the start of the busy summer season — and the opening of the famous fireworks festival. Here’s the complete, honest
April is peak beach season in Da Nang: dry, sunny and warm, with the sea heating up nicely. Just plan around the building heat and the busy 30 April–1 May holiday. Here’s the complete, honest guide.
