Tearing yourself away from the magnificence of Marrakesh feels almost impossible, but visiting Tangier is the only salve you need.

Known for its entrenched cafe culture, where locals and visitors alike spend hours or days relaxing in various cafes, this eclectic city is perfect for travelers seeking an entryway to Moroccan culture.

Tangier sits at Cap Spartel, where the Atlantic Ocean and the Mediterranean Sea meet, on Morocco’s northwestern coast.

Going by bus or train to get from Ho Chi Minh to Nha Trang are affordable ways of travel but very time consuming. You may be able to save time and find affordable flights by going the plane route. Nha Trang provides something for everyone, including great landmarks to visit and some beautiful beaches to take advantage of. If you want to take advantage of the drier weather, try and book a trip between November and March.

Leaving Bangkok feels like leaving a piece of your heart behind because it’s so easy to fall in love with this incredible, chaotic city. But never fear; visiting Koh Phangan is the perfect cure for this heartache.

Koh Phangan is a picturesque destination with a global reputation for being one of the best party hotspots ever created.

Indonesia is the largest archipelago in the world, formed out of over 18,000 stunning islands and islets.

With a diverse climate and welcoming people, Indonesia is the perfect destination for under-the-sea and overland adventures.

Visitors will fall in love with its panoramic views from the peaks of vast volcanoes and struggle to come up for air after being entranced by underwater seascapes.

Visitors to Vietnam will fall in love with its natural beauty, which is best showcased in its 30 national parks. The authorities have invested time and money into regenerating forests and safeguarding their flourishing biodiversity, particularly after so much was destroyed in the 1960s and 1970s.

Now, community-run initiatives prioritize ecotourism and showcase the unique culture of ethnic minority communities who’ve lived off the land in Vietnam’s most remote corners for centuries.

Transportation in Vietnam can be overwhelming, especially for first-timers. You’ll probably make mistakes like I did — it’s all part of the experience.

But since I spent four months perfecting the various options, take it from me: this guide has everything you need to know to survive — and thrive — while taking transportation in Vietnam.