HOI AN, VIETNAM: A No-Fluff Travel Guide (2026)

7 places in this vlog

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1. 0:56

   Hoi An Ancient Town

   🏘️ Neighborhood · Minh An

   Compared to New Orleans or Charleston.

2. 1:03

   Hoi An Lantern Boat Ride

   🚡 Activity · Minh An

   Boats also double as transport if your hotel is outside town.

3. 2:12

   Hoi An Night Market

   🛒 Market · An Hoi

   Haggle hard: a jacket offered at $150 elsewhere started at $75 here; an $85 haul included a Gore-Tex down jacket for $45.

4. 3:28

   An Bang Beach

   🏢 Landmark · Cam An

   October to February is best for surfing; in late September waves were already too strong for most swimmers.

5. 4:06

   My Son Sanctuary

   🚆 Day trip · Duy Xuyen · brief mention

6. 4:54

   Avocado

   🍴 Restaurant · Hoi An

   The peanut butter coffee is the standout.

7. 5:10

   Banh Mi Queen

   🍜 Street food · Minh An · brief mention