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Vietnam Travel FAQ List: Answered by People Who Live Here (Jun 2023)
Updated as of June 2023 – Are you planning a trip to Vietnam and finding yourself bombarded with questions? Expat Forums and Facebook Travel groups not giving you correct, or even useful information? Travel blogs more interested in curating and…
Avoid These Common Tourist Scams in Vietnam
Congratulations on making the brave decision to venture into the wild and wonderful world of Vietnam. It’s an amazing country with a rich culture and a legendary food scene. It’s arguably one of the safest countries in South East Asia,…
Just a Few Reasons Why Danang is Better than Saigon
Danang is increasingly becoming known as one of the most livable cities in the world. The city has everything you could possibly need or want, from great food and culture to a wide variety of entertainment and activities. Stunning beaches,…
Practical Tips for Buying a Second Hand Motorbike in Vietnam
Wide open roads, the afternoon breeze in your hair and the wind in your face. Just imagine yourself driving around the countryside, taking in all the sights, smells, and sounds of “real Vietnam”. It’s not just a dream; it’s something…
How To Get a Vietnam Drivers License – A Step by Step Guide
Editor’s Note: We’ve previously written about ways to get a motorbike license on your own, but in the spirit of getting more on-the-ground information for things relevant to day to day live in Vietnam (especially for foreigners), we’re publishing another…
Interesting Things to Do in Hoi An – a Tried and Tested Guide
Got a few days off? Looking for a nice spot, not just to relax but also to do a few interesting things? Why not try Hoi An! When it comes to all-in-one holiday destinations, this charming town located in Central…
Safety Tips for Women New to Vietnam – from a long term Fexpat
Saigon is an incredible city with plenty to offer, but as with any big city, it has it’s own fair share of dangers. Truth be told, Saigon (and Vietnam in general) is a pretty safe place, especially when you compare…
Things to Do in Phong Nha for the Moderately Motivated
Phong Nha is a small town but it is big on activities. It already has a lot of options for adventure, but with the discovery of the Son Doong Cave (currently the world’s largest known cave system), it’s quickly building…
Alluvia Chocolate Factory: Saigon Day Trip
View Post Who would have thought that a chocolate farm/factory would be close enough for a day trip from Saigon? But it is! And it’s surprisingly easy to get to – apparently, there are some tour groups that go there…
Riding and Camping Around Vietnam – with Andrew Marchuet
They say money can’t buy you happiness and to a large degree that is true. However, people who say this fail to realize that motorbikes aren’t free unfortunately. I would seriously consider voting for a political party that promises free…
How to Drive a Bike in Vietnam with Samantha Morgan
“Travel makes one modest. You see what a tiny place you occupy in the world.” No statement could be truer when considering the traffic in Vietnam. Forget bumper to bumper, in a country of 90 million people and 45 million…