Vietnam & Thailand Solo Vacation Review: Luxury Tour, Exploring Hanoi on the Back of Motorcycle, the Food & the Locals

I had an amazing time in Vietnam and Thailand in Nov 2022. The trip was originally scheduled for March of 2020 and had to be canceled only a week before I was to leave because of the pandemic. My agent, Lam, kept in contact with me and once it was safe to travel again, worked with me to reschedule. He listened to my overall vision and planned my trip accordingly. I went solo and most of my tours were private and it felt like I was traveling around with a friend. I felt like I saw, particularly in Vietnam, a perspective that I wouldn’t have on a tour bus or in a large group - I felt like I was immersed in the people and culture in a way that one normally couldn’t in only two weeks. That is not to say group tours are bad - I was on several which were excellent and the guides all knew my name! My guides were all friendly, knowledgeable and really seemed to care that I had everything I needed from making sure I got home safe when I was exploring on my own to making sure I remembered sunscreen, and they were constantly feeding me way too much delicious food. All the accommodations were also excellent - serene, comfortable, and in great locations. Every one of my rooms had an amazing view to wake up to. Each and every single experience on the trip was memorable! This trip exceeded all of my expectations.