Honest guides to playing pickleball in Vietnam — the courts, the weather, the visa, and what a week on tour is really like. Written by someone who lives here and plays.
66 guides written so far, all by Kevin.
The courts from Sapa to Saigon, what it costs, how drop-ins work, and how to walk onto a court and get a game.
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The covered clubs near the old town, the resort courts on the beach, prices per hour and how to get a game.
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Beach city or lantern town, how far apart they are, who each suits, splitting your nights, and where the courts are.
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How long jet lag lasts from the US, UK and Australia, what to do on the first day, and when to play your first game.
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Court terms, polite phrases, how to join a game and count the score, with rough pronunciations.
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Weather by season, cost, food, sights and pickleball compared, plus a simple way to choose if you only have time for one.
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About $28 to $45 per lesson, two to three players per coach, and how to book one built into your trip.
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PPA Tour Asia events, amateur divisions, fees, DUPR ratings, paddle rules and how early to book.
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Weather by season, terrain and trekking difficulty, how to get there, and where to play pickleball in each mountain town.
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Local beaches beyond the tourist strip, mud baths compared, top 8 pickleball courts, best cafes, and what changed in 2026.
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What chay means, the words for no MSG, no peanuts and no fish sauce, and the vegetarian restaurants I take my parents to.
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Vietnam Airlines vs Vietjet vs the train, why Bamboo stopped flying, and what Long Thanh Airport changes in 2027.
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Yes, in the cabin or the hold. Rules on Vietnam Airlines and Vietjet, the 7 kg trap, and how to pack.
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Setting up the app, paying safely, airport pickups, and why many locals switched from Grab in 2026.
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Sports massage prices, what to buy at the pharmacy, and English-speaking doctors in Hanoi, Da Nang and Saigon.
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Court fees by time slot, 4-star hotels vs beach resorts, flights and a real 10-day budget for 2026.
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Fake Grab drivers, inflated fares and the drop-off a few doors from your hotel, with real prices and how to avoid it.
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Fifteen places, fifteen experiences and the souvenirs worth carrying home, with honest notes from a local guide.
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No retirement visa, real monthly costs, hospitals and eight cities compared, from Hai Phong to Phu Quoc.
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Ten years of guiding, one mistake I see again and again, and the other Vietnam travel mistakes to avoid, each with a real story.
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2026 ticket prices, the new three-day ticket, how to beat the crowds and fog, and who should skip it.
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Prices, valley treks, getting there from Hanoi, a three-day plan and the honest truth about snow.
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Timetable, real fares, which cabin to book, Lotus vs the standard train, and why the best stretch is the morning after.
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What the My Tho day trip really is, why Cai Rang floating market needs a night in Can Tho, and who each option suits.
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Prices, coverage, the 2026 phone-swap rule, and why a local number and Zalo make the trip easier.
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Beaches, island hopping, the cable car, the night market, the visa rule, where to stay and where to play.
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Which bay, real 2026 prices, what luxury buys, steps and stairs for older travellers, and storm season.
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Layers for three climates, the 2026 power bank rule, the vape ban, baggage limits and pickleball kit.
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Open play every morning, Reclub and Zalo, the best cities, eating alone and staying safe on your own.
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The Imperial City, the royal tombs, Hue food, 2026 ticket prices, when to go and a 2-day plan.
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Early games for one, cooking classes, tailors and coffee for the other, and the rest of the day together.
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Sunny south, cool north, the run-up to Tet, and a 10-day route with maps of Hanoi, Hoi An and Saigon.
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My Khe at sunrise, the Marble Mountains, Son Tra, Ba Na Hills, the Dragon Bridge show, day trips and a 3-day plan.
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History, markets, street food, rooftops, the new metro and a 3-day plan, plus where to play in the mornings.
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When to play, how to acclimatise, hydration, a faster ball and a slippery grip, and when to stop.
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Five bases instead of nine, two short flights and real rest days, from Hanoi to Saigon.
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Done Hanoi, Ha Long, Hoi An and Saigon? Cao Bang, Hue, the Central Highlands, Mui Ne and more, with a game in every town.
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Shirts, shoes and sun protection for the heat and humidity, plus the Hanoi winter exception and a simple packing list.
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Courts everywhere, open play at dawn, winter sun and real value. How Vietnam compares with Mexico, Costa Rica and Portugal.
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Sunny south, cool north, Christmas and New Year, and Hanoi's air and motorbike rules.
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Where the weather is kind, where to avoid, and what changed in Hanoi this year.
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The heat, the pavements, the distances, and how to pace a trip so you come home energised.
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The dates, what closes, when to book, and how to keep playing through the Lunar New Year.
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Seventeen hotels checked one by one: how many courts, what's free, and which ones find you a partner.
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An honest comparison of cost, food, scenery and how easy each one is for a first trip.
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Weather, coffee farms, flower fields, and the new pickleball court that just opened in town.
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What it actually costs, where to base yourself, and the morning pickleball habit that shapes the routine.
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For solo and first-time travelers: what actually needs your attention, and what doesn't.
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Nam Du Islands, Pu Luong, the Ha Giang Loop and Cat Ba, for when you want fewer boats and fewer crowds.
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Hanoi, Pu Luong, Ninh Binh and a night on Ha Long Bay, in seven days that don't feel rushed. What to add if you have longer.
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Boats and limestone, or mountain roads and hill tribes? How to choose, when to go, and whether you can do both.
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What the tunnels are, Ben Dinh or Ben Duoc, how the crawl feels, and how to fit it around a Saigon stay.
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Same limestone landscape, two very different trips. What each is like, how to get there, and when to go.
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Pagoda dress, chopsticks, gifts and greetings, plus how to be a good guest on a pickleball court.
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How much cash to carry, which ATMs to use, where cards work, and what small notes to keep for the courts.
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How Vietnam became Asia's newest pickleball hotspot — the tournaments, the numbers, and why Da Nang just landed the 2026 World Cup.
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6 real Saigon clubs by district, what a session costs, and how the city just landed a PPA Asia 500 tournament.
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City by city, the dishes worth seeking out — from Hanoi's bun cha to Saigon's com tam, and where to eat them.
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The phin filter, egg coffee in Hanoi, how to order like a local, and why coffee and pickleball share a morning.
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The best courts and clubs, what a session costs, paddle rental, and how to get a game as a visitor.
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Real courts by district, what an hour costs, and how the capital just hosted its first pro pickleball tour stop.
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Basket boats, a cooking class, An Bang Beach, tailoring, the lantern festival, and morning pickleball in between.
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The 36 guild streets, Hoan Kiem Lake, Train Street, egg coffee and the food that defines the city.
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North, centre and south have three different climates. Here's when to come for comfortable morning play, region by region.
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Who needs one, who's exempt, how to apply, and how long it really takes. No jargon, no agency upsell.
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A loose day-by-day for a pickleball-and-beach week on the central coast — including the free afternoons.
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Private pickleball trips across Vietnam. Solo, couples or small groups, up to 8, led by a local who plays.
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