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Linh Tran

Field writer, Southeast Asia: Vietnam, Cambodia, Laos and the islands, based in Da Nang

Covers Indonesia, Thailand, Vietnam, Cambodia

Last field trip Jun 202670 guides published
  • Southeast Asia
  • Food
  • Motorbike

Languages: Vietnamese, English

About

Linh is from Hanoi and has lived in Da Nang since 2020. She covers Vietnam, Cambodia, Laos, Thailand, Malaysia, the Philippines and Indonesia: e-visas and arrival cards, which night buses and trains are worth it, typhoon and monsoon months by coast, and how to pay when cards do not work.

Field trips

Months, not dates, for privacy.

  • Jun 2026PhilippinesPalawan and Siargao, 10 nights
  • Jan 2026CambodiaSiem Reap, Phnom Penh and Kampot, 8 nights
  • Oct 2025Central VietnamHoi An and Da Nang, 6 nights

Guides by Linh Tran

the sun is setting over a large body of waterItineraryAngkor in 3 days: which pass to buy and the order of the templesUpdated Oct 13, 2026orange temples during daytimeItineraryBangkok in 3 days: the palace, the river and the weekend marketUpdated Oct 13, 2026man riding motor scooterWhere to stayWhere to stay in Siem Reap: four bases for the Angkor templesUpdated Oct 13, 2026buildings at nightWhere to stayWhere to stay in Bangkok: five areas by train, boat and airportUpdated Oct 13, 2026a very tall building with a sky in the backgroundHow toBangkok to Pattaya: bus, taxi, train and airport transfers comparedUpdated Oct 3, 2026standing statue and temples landmark during daytimeHow toPai in 3 days: waterfalls, canyon, hot springs and the night marketUpdated Oct 3, 2026a couple of large rocks sitting on top of a lush green hillsideHow toNusa Penida day trip: west or east, tours, drivers and what to skipUpdated Oct 3, 2026A group of people walking down a street next to tall buildingsRulesVietnam e-visa and visa exemption: 45 days or a 90-day e-visaUpdated Oct 3, 2026five brown wooden boatsWhen to goThe best time to visit Thailand, by region and monthUpdated Oct 3, 2026a lush green hillside covered in lots of treesRulesBali entry: the tourist levy, the e-VOA and the All Indonesia formUpdated Oct 3, 2026a boat floating on top of a lake surrounded by mountainsField reportEl Nido to Coron by boat: the island-hopping tour, the ferry and the day in betweenLinh Tran · Updated Oct 3, 2026coconut palms and swimming pool facing oceanWhere to stayWhere to stay in Seminyak: four bases, from Eat Street to UmalasUpdated Oct 3, 2026a group of boats sitting on top of a beachHow toIsland tours from Ao Nang: Four Islands, Hong and Phi Phi comparedUpdated Oct 3, 2026a very tall building with a sky in the backgroundWhere to stayWhere to stay in Pattaya: four areas, from Walking Street to JomtienUpdated Oct 3, 2026coconut palms and swimming pool facing oceanItinerarySeminyak in 3 days: beach, spa, a driver day and sunsetUpdated Oct 3, 2026A stone Buddha statue among bell-shaped stupas at Borobudur temple in IndonesiaHow toYogyakarta to Borobudur day trip: tickets, climbing and sunriseUpdated Oct 3, 2026a group of boats sitting on top of a beachWhere to stayWhere to stay in Ao Nang: four bases from the beach road to Klong MuangUpdated Oct 3, 2026a view of a city with tall buildingsHead to headIs Jakarta worth visiting? How many days, and when to skip itUpdated Oct 3, 2026a castle with towersItineraryAyutthaya in one day: a temple route by bike or tuk-tukUpdated Oct 3, 2026a beach with palm trees and a body of waterHow toBali airport to Canggu: transfers, scooters and getting aroundUpdated Oct 3, 2026a beach with palm trees and a body of waterHead to headCanggu vs Seminyak vs Ubud: is Canggu the right Bali base?Updated Oct 2, 2026body of water near mountain during daytimeWhen to goThe best time to visit Vietnam: north, central and southUpdated Oct 2, 2026yellow boat on body of water near mountain during daytimeHow toCat Ba National Park: routes, hours, fees and what to expectUpdated Oct 2, 2026woman in white long sleeve dress standing beside tree during daytimeWhere to stayWhere to stay in Da Lat: lake, hillside villas, Tuyen Lam or farmsUpdated Oct 2, 2026the sun is setting over a green valleyWhere to stayWhere to stay in Sapa: town, valley, village or Lao CaiUpdated Oct 2, 2026standing statue and temples landmark during daytimeHow toChiang Mai to Pai: minivan, bus, scooter or private driverUpdated Oct 2, 2026the sun is setting over a green valleyHead to headHanoi to Sapa: night train, van or private car comparedUpdated Oct 2, 2026a castle with towersHow toBangkok to Ayutthaya day trip: train, minivan, boat or tourUpdated Oct 2, 2026a group of boats sitting on top of a beachHead to headAo Nang or Railay: where to base in Krabi, and how the boat worksUpdated Oct 2, 2026yellow boat on body of water near mountain during daytimeHead to headCat Ba or Ha Long Bay: cruise, island stay or bothUpdated Oct 2, 2026a building that is next to a body of waterHead to headWhich Hue tombs to visit: Tu Duc, Minh Mang or Khai DinhUpdated Oct 2, 2026A beach with palm trees and a white sand beachWhere to stayWhere to stay in Phu Quoc: four coasts, from Duong Dong to Bai SaoUpdated Oct 2, 2026the sun is setting over a green valleyHow toSapa trekking: guided or solo, one day or overnightUpdated Oct 2, 2026yellow boat on body of water near mountain during daytimeThings to doThings to do in Cat Ba: park, caves, Lan Ha Bay and beachesUpdated Oct 2, 2026shallow focus photo of red plantsItineraryCan Tho in 2 days: floating market, islets and old housesUpdated Oct 2, 2026a very tall building with a sky in the backgroundHead to headPattaya or Ko Samet: which beach trip from Bangkok suits you?Updated Oct 2, 2026standing statue and temples landmark during daytimeWhere to stayWhere to stay in Pai: town, riverside, east hills or canyon roadUpdated Oct 2, 2026woman in white long sleeve dress standing beside tree during daytimeItineraryDa Lat in 3 days: lakes, waterfalls, coffee and a rainy-day planUpdated Oct 2, 2026a building that is next to a body of waterWhere to stayWhere to stay in Hue: south bank, Citadel side, Kim Long or the beachUpdated Oct 2, 2026a couple of large rocks sitting on top of a lush green hillsideHow toHow to get to Nusa Penida: fast boats, ferries and harbors comparedUpdated Oct 2, 2026coconut palms and swimming pool facing oceanHead to headSeminyak vs Canggu vs Ubud: which Bali base is right for you?Updated Oct 2, 2026a couple of large rocks sitting on top of a lush green hillsideHead to headNusa Penida vs Nusa Lembongan: which island should you stay on?Updated Oct 2, 2026shallow focus photo of red plantsHead to headCan Tho or Ben Tre: which Mekong Delta base to chooseUpdated Oct 2, 2026shallow focus photo of red plantsHow toCai Rang floating market: when to go and how to book a boatUpdated Oct 2, 2026A stone Buddha statue among bell-shaped stupas at Borobudur temple in IndonesiaWhere to stayWhere to stay for Borobudur: Yogyakarta, the village or the hillsUpdated Oct 2, 2026A beach with palm trees and a white sand beachItineraryPhu Quoc in 3 days: sunsets, southern islands and the northUpdated Oct 2, 2026A beach with palm trees and a white sand beachHead to headPhu Quoc or Nha Trang: which beach trip fits your datesUpdated Oct 2, 2026woman in white long sleeve dress standing beside tree during daytimeHead to headDa Lat or Mui Ne: mountains or beach for your southern Vietnam daysUpdated Oct 2, 2026a building that is next to a body of waterItineraryHue in 2 days: Imperial City, royal tombs, garden houses and Thien MuUpdated Oct 2, 2026a view of a city with tall buildingsItineraryJakarta in 2 days: Kota Tua, Monas, museums and street foodUpdated Oct 1, 2026Lush green rice terraces with palm trees in Tegelalang, BaliWhere to stayWhere to stay in Ubud: four bases from the center to the terracesUpdated Oct 1, 2026Lush green rice terraces with palm trees in Tegelalang, BaliHead to headUbud, Canggu or Seminyak: which Bali base is right for you?Updated Oct 1, 2026a sandy beach with lawn chairs and umbrellasWhere to stayWhere to stay on Ko Pha-Ngan: five coasts from Haad Rin to Thong Nai PanUpdated Oct 1, 2026An oranguel hanging from a rope in a treeHead to headTanjung Puting or Bukit Lawang: where to see orangutans in IndonesiaUpdated Oct 1, 2026a sandy beach with lawn chairs and umbrellasHow toFull Moon Party on Ko Pha-Ngan: dates, where to sleep and how to stay safeUpdated Oct 1, 2026Boats in a bay on Phi Phi Island below green mountains under golden cloudsHow toKo Phi Phi day trip or overnight? Ferries, Maya Bay and when to stayUpdated Oct 1, 2026An oranguel hanging from a rope in a treeHow toTanjung Puting klotok tour: nights, boats and what to packUpdated Oct 1, 2026a view of a city with tall buildingsWhere to stayWhere to stay in Jakarta: five bases comparedUpdated Oct 1, 2026A stone Buddha statue among bell-shaped stupas at Borobudur temple in IndonesiaHead to headBorobudur vs Prambanan: which temple to see near YogyakartaUpdated Oct 1, 2026Lush green rice terraces with palm trees in Tegelalang, BaliItineraryUbud in 3 days: temples, terraces and a slow dayUpdated Oct 1, 2026Boats in a bay on Phi Phi Island below green mountains under golden cloudsHead to headKo Phi Phi, Ko Lanta or Railay? Which Andaman base suits youUpdated Oct 1, 2026a castle with towersHead to headAyutthaya or Sukhothai: which ruined capital to visitUpdated Oct 1, 2026green and brown island under blue sky during daytimeHead to headGili Trawangan, Gili Air or Gili Meno: which island to pickUpdated Oct 1, 2026green and brown island under blue sky during daytimeWhere to stayWhere to stay on Gili Trawangan: four bases comparedUpdated Oct 1, 2026a beach with palm trees and a body of waterWhere to stayWhere to stay in Canggu: Batu Bolong, Berawa, Pererenan or Echo BeachUpdated Oct 1, 2026An oranguel hanging from a rope in a treeHow toHow to get to Tanjung Puting: flights, Kumai and the first nightUpdated Oct 1, 2026Boats in a bay on Phi Phi Island below green mountains under golden cloudsWhere to stayWhere to stay on Ko Phi Phi: Tonsai, Loh Dalum, Long Beach or Laem TongUpdated Oct 1, 2026green and brown island under blue sky during daytimeHow toHow to get to Gili Trawangan from Bali or LombokUpdated Oct 1, 2026a sandy beach with lawn chairs and umbrellasHead to headKo Pha-Ngan, Ko Tao or Ko Samui? Which Gulf island suits youUpdated Oct 1, 2026orange temples during daytimeRulesThailand entry rules: the 30-day exemption and the TDACUpdated Sep 30, 2026
DestinationsWhere to go, when to go and how to get around in 221 countries. Every practical fact shows the date we checked it and who checked it.Where to stayNeighborhoods walked end to end: who each area suits, how far it is from the airport train, and the hotels we would book ourselves.PlanVisas and entry rules, travel insurance, eSIMs and rail passes, explained in plain words and rechecked when the rules change.EventsFestivals, concerts and tours with confirmed dates, rooms near the venue and the fastest way on to the next city.StoriesField reports and data stories from the road. We time the queues, count the costs and say what changed since last year.

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