SEA Backpacking

A collection of 61 places curated by Anna Shanu-Wilson

Places in this collection

  1. SAND HOTEL

    accommodation

    90 Núi Ngọc, TT. Cát Bà, Cát Hải, Hải Phòng 05406, Vietnam

    Breathtaking view, small beach town, £15 a night

    SAND HOTELView on Google Maps

  2. Hoi An Historic Hotel

    accommodation

    10 Trần Hưng Đạo, Sơn Phong, Hội An, Quảng Nam 51306, Vietnam

    The loveliest staff I've ever come across, great location, beautiful city, £20 a night

    Hoi An Historic HotelView on Google Maps

  3. Maha Spa - Massage, Facial, Shampoo

    other

    26 Nguyễn Văn Thoại, Bắc Mỹ Phú, Ngũ Hành Sơn, Đà Nẵng 550000, Vietnam

    Offers massages, facials, and a 20-step head treatment including a Gua Sha facial treatment, foot washing, face cleaning and massage, blue mask, head massage, hair treatment, scalp treatment, scalp scrub, and coconut oil hair mask for £18.

    Maha Spa - Massage, Facial, ShampooView on Google Maps

  4. Hanoi Old Quarter

    shop

    P. Hàng Ngang, Hàng Đào, Hoàn Kiếm, Hà Nội 100000, Vietnam

    Shop, eat, drink, and just enjoy the vibes and the incredible views

    Hanoi Old QuarterView on Google Maps

  5. Hidden Gem Cafe Hanoi

    cafe

    1 Hàng Mắm, Phố cổ Hà Nội, Hoàn Kiếm, Hà Nội 10000, Vietnam

    Covered with handwritten notes from travelers all over the world

    Hidden Gem Cafe HanoiView on Google Maps

  6. Cafe Trang

    cafe

    28 P. Lê Văn Hưu, Phan Chu Trinh, Hai Bà Trưng, Hà Nội, Vietnam

    Famous egg coffee, creamy, sweet, and totally addicting

    Cafe TrangView on Google Maps

  7. Bún chả Hương Liên

    restaurant

    24 P. Lê Văn Hưu, Phan Chu Trinh, Hai Bà Trưng, Hà Nội, Vietnam

    Banh Chao is Hanoi's signature dish. It's grilled pork served with rice noodles and a tangy dipping sauce. Made famous by President Obama and Anthony Bourdain.

    Bún chả Hương LiênView on Google Maps

  8. Ngoc Son Temple

    attraction

    Đinh Tiên Hoàng, Hàng Trống, Hoàn Kiếm, Hà Nội, Vietnam

    Perched on a little island on Hoan Kiem Lake. It's super peaceful and beautiful, especially at sunset.

    Ngoc Son TempleView on Google Maps

  9. Tran Quoc Pagoda

    attraction

    Thanh Niên, Yên Phụ, Tây Hồ, Hà Nội, Vietnam

    Hanoi's oldest pagoda and one of its most serene spots. Sitting by the west lake

    Tran Quoc PagodaView on Google Maps

  10. Temple Of Literature

    attraction

    58 Quốc Tử Giám, Văn Miếu – Quốc Tử Giám, Đống Đa, Hà Nội, Vietnam

    Vietnam's first national university, a beautiful place to learn about the country's past. Wander through the courtyards and gardens, or join a guided tour if you want to dive deeper into its fascinating history.

    Temple Of LiteratureView on Google Maps

  11. Hoa Lo Prison

    attraction

    1 P. Hoả Lò, Trần Hưng Đạo, Hoàn Kiếm, Hà Nội, Vietnam

    Nicknamed the Hanoi Hilton, offers a sobering look at Vietnam's colonial history. The exhibits are haunting but powerful, and it's a must visit for anyone curious about the country's complex past.

    Hoa Lo PrisonView on Google Maps

  12. Thang Long Water Puppet Theatre

    activity

    57B Đinh Tiên Hoàng, Hàng Bạc, Hoàn Kiếm, Hà Nội, Vietnam

    Catch A water puppet show for a cultural experience. They have multiple throughout the day. It's quirky, entertaining, and totally unique to Vietnam. It's obviously all in Vietnamese, so I would recommend getting an English audio guide.

    Thang Long Water Puppet TheatreView on Google Maps

  13. Ho Chi Minh's Mausoleum

    attraction

    1 Hùng Vương, Điện Biên, Ba Đình, Hà Nội, Vietnam

    Pay your respects to the father of modern Vietnam, open from Tuesday to Thursday and weekends from 8 to 11.

    Ho Chi Minh's MausoleumView on Google Maps

  14. One Pillar Pagoda

    attraction

    2RPM+79G, P. Chùa Một Cột, Đội Cấn, Ba Đình, Hà Nội 100000, Vietnam

    A tiny but iconic temple that's beautifully set over a lotus pond.

    One Pillar PagodaView on Google Maps

  15. Ho Chi Minh Museum

    attraction

    19 P. Ngọc Hà, Đội Cấn, Ba Đình, Hà Nội 100000, Vietnam

    Packed with fascinating exhibits and cool designs, but it does close between 12 and 2.

    Ho Chi Minh MuseumView on Google Maps

  16. Ngõ 224 Lê Duẩn

    attraction

    Ng. 224 Lê Duẩn, Đống Đa, Hà Nội, Vietnam

    Where you can get a side of functioning train track. Visited the South End, which was significantly quieter, so check the train timetable, grab a coffee, stay away from the tracks and enjoy the views.

    View on Google Maps

  17. The Note Coffee

    cafe

    64 P. Lương Văn Can, Hàng Trống, Hoàn Kiếm, Hà Nội, Vietnam

    Try the egg coffee.

    The Note CoffeeView on Google Maps

  18. Nông Thôn Travel ( Coconut Tour )

    activity

    V9FG+C2X, Thôn Thanh, Tp. Hội An, Quảng Nam 560000, Vietnam

    Coconut tour for $5.9 AUD.

    Nông Thôn Travel ( Coconut Tour )View on Google Maps

  19. Paradise Cave

    attraction

    Km 16 Đường Hồ Chí Minh, Nhánh Tây, Bố Trạch, Quảng Bình, Vietnam

    Walk through a boardwalk.

    Paradise CaveView on Google Maps

  20. Dark Cave

    activity

    Hồ Chí Minh Tây, Sơn Trạch, Bố Trạch, Quảng Bình, Vietnam

    Roll around in the mud.

    Dark CaveView on Google Maps