Travel Guide
Vietnam Travel Guide
Practical, up-to-date advice from people who live here: visas, money, transport, food and the scams to avoid. Written for first-timers, checked by locals.
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The six things to sort before you fly.
- Visa & entry E-visa steps, exemptions and arrival checks. 0 guides
- Money & costs Cash, cards, ATMs and real daily budgets. 0 guides
- SIM, eSIM & apps Get online and install the apps locals use. 0 guides
- Getting around Trains, buses, flights, Grab and motorbikes. 0 guides
- Safety & scams Common tricks, health basics and emergency numbers. 0 guides
- Weather & seasons When to go, region by region. 0 guides
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Countdown to Tết 2027 (Lunar New Year)
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Many shops and buses pause for 3–5 days around Tết. Book transport early.