The Cu Chi Tunnels. The Cu Chi Tunnels are close to Ho Chi Minh City and perfect for a (half) day trip to learn more about Vietnam’s history and the violence the region experienced during the war with the US. We are not huge fans of guided tours, but for the Cu Chi Tunnels, a tour was the best option. We learned a lot and strongly recommend that you visit too! Don’t miss Cora’s Blair Witch Project moment in the tunnels, while Carina waited outside. If you know you know. Would you dare to enter t

Why fighting in Vietnam was so hard.Most famously associated with the Cu Chi tunnels near Ho Chi Minh City (formerly Saigon), the underground tunnels were an extensive network used by the Viet Cong during the Vietnam War.They stretched for hundreds of kilometers and were not only used for shelter but also for communication, supply routes, living quarters, hospitals, and even weapon storage.Most were dug by hand using simple tools like shovels, hoes, and picks. The soil was often used to create c

Exploring the Vietnam tunnels