Try to Remember … Vietnam
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Getting from A to B always take longer than you expect in Asia and this is specially true in Vietnam. A common rookie mistake is forcing everything and the kitchen sink on your Vietnam travel itinerary. If you want to go full North to South, allow at least 3 weeks. I went further and decided to skip the entire Central part during my 3-week stay.
The region is prone to flooding when I went late November which helped making the decision. When i say significantly, I mean dramatically. It can be snowing in Sapa while a blazing hot sunny day down in Phu Quoc. Selective Asia has more details on the weather in Vietnam. Prices of things are very cheap, but expect to pay whatever you can haggle for it. There are no fixed prices. The recent trend of wealthy tourists has just made big markups more evident to the outside world.
Best you can do is to be informed and prepared to get a good price. Most people visiting get the impression Vietnamese are greedy and shady people trying to get advantage of you at all times. I see this being legit if you stick to the touristy route exclusively.
Sadly these travelers only get to know the business side of locals who are simply trying to make a living. Vietnam takes it to a whole another level of kindness.
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These people may not have much, but they are still able to gladly share what they have with you. But hey, each to its own!
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And Vietnam is definitely all about indulging in local culture and food and meet inspiring people along the way. The artistic, traditional and creative side of Vietnam is more evident in Hanoi , where despite the crazy traffic and busy routines, centuries-old traditions are still alive. Museums, pagodas and temples pledge a solid set of touristy activities but Hanoi is so much more than that.
It has everything for a safe, scam-free trip to make the most out of this fascinating place! They are the most ideal places to come for swimming. Look your bills over twice before handing them off. I lived in Beijing for a while and travelled around SE Asia in the last yrs. Taiwan is known as the land of snacks: View November 18, They are all very different and romantic.
Despite being a huge city just like Ho Chi Minh City, it has somewhat of a village vibe that is absent in its southern counterpart. The fascinating maze of streets of the Old Quarter is the ideal place to get lost and shop for local handicrafts in great food or just do a fair bit of people-watching.
The area is reminiscent of a time where each street was specialized in one type of item e. In between explorations, sit down and enjoy a hearty bowl of pho , the national dish. All of these are located in very heart of the city Old Quarter , have free WiFi and a rating of 9 or more! The good news is that there are no coins in Vietnam since The bad news is that bank notes are enough of a headache.
Same for the 10, and , Dong ones. The last 0 makes all the difference! Plus the 20, and , have an awfully similar tone of blue.
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Vietnam is not by any means a conservative country in what it comes to clothing. The line is drawn when girls wear bikinis and guys walk around with no shirt. Lying on a delicate balance of sour, hot snweet and salty perfected over centuries, food in Vietnam is unique. I love the flavors of tamarind, chili peppers and also loads of fresh greens that go in almost every dish.
Not sure because gluttony is now my middle name, but a whopping percentage of my memories of the country are food-related. But nothing like trying it out for yourself! You can find all kinds of tours to some of the most popular places in Vietnam such as overnight stay in the Mekong Delta, a convenient Cu Chi Tunnels tour or a romantic cruise in Halong Bay.
Heck Vietnam is a giant tour factory! I tend to avoid tours everywhere I go. I much prefer making my own itinerary at my own pace. We actually even learned how to ride a bike in Vietnam to avoid being dependent on day tours — best decision ever! If you decide to go on a tour, do your homework. Always double check reviews online and mind there are dozens of businesses with the exact same name! Instead ask around other travelers, go to a travel agent or contact directly the company.
Ask away all the questions you might have including what I learned to be the most important one: Regarding price, tours are subject to haggling just like almost everything in the country. At the same time quality has a price and a few extra bucks in Vietnam can make all the difference. Specially in tours lasting 2 or 3 days it is worth to pay extra for additional comfort or to go with less people. Apart from an amazing cooking class in Hanoi , I did book some tours from travel agencies myself. No wonder it is the top choice for expats in Vietnam. I was particularly impressed by the huge offer in restaurants.
And not to mention the rooftop bars. All of these are located in the heart of the city District 1 , with free WiFi and a rating of 9 or more! First I was afraid, I was petrified. Are you familiar with those videos with Westerners struggling to cross the road due to the crazy amount of traffic passing by and honking as loud as they can?
Check this video of a street crossing I shared on my Facebook page. Saigon is the city with the largest concentration of motorbikes in the entire world. Traffic in Hanoi is not any better too. It will take some time before you feel comfortable, but it is important not to panic. The best method to cross a road in Vietnam is to always keep a slow pace all the way.
Make yourself predictable on your route and walking speed. This will give time for drivers to spot you and calculate their next action to go around you. Vietnamese are highly-skilled drivers and do it every day! Except when the government announces sharks have eaten underwater fiber-optic cables yes, this is a thing , Internet connection in Vietnam is surprisingly fast.
WiFi networks are reliable and can be found pretty much everywhere. I mean, even some street vendors have it. If you want to stay connected at all times you will need a local SIM card. We then put it into our mobile WiFi router and done deal: Put any SIM card in the world inside and it will share the data across all your devices via WiFi up to 10! The battery lasts 12 hours of working. On our very first sit-down meal in Ho Chi Minh City we decided to pay with card.
Stupidly, we let the waiter take the card inside. When she returned, our safety piece of paper we had put on the back to protect the 3-digit code was gone. We asked what happened several times and only received a bunch of lame excuses. We had to cancel the card immediately — better safe than sorry!
Basically everything that you buy in Vietnam will be a bargain. Food is the best example. Package tours can quickly make your stay more expensive though. The shopping centers and markets are also full of amazing deals at haggling distance. It was in Phu Quoc island that a lovely family taught us to ride a bike. I will never forget that gesture.
Also some remote bays and coves in the north of Phu Quoc island are a true dream, with turquoise waters, crystal clear waters and boasting beautiful views to Cambodia. Even what is considered to be the best beach in Vietnam — Sao Beach — was awfully full of trash for most of its extension when I was there.
Ironically the entire island is building new massive resorts and fancy hotels at a unhesitating rate. Perhaps I went in the worst possible time or additional factors that created a different atmosphere e. Perhaps this is a place for an all-inclusive resort type of vacation. Quite honestly Ninh Binh was a last-minute addition to our itinerary. I was unsure what to expect and it turned out to be my favorite place of my 2-month backpacking trip to Southeast Asia.
The scenery level is outstanding, the locals are extremely friendly and the whole place still looks and feels an authentic gem.
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Most people visit Ninh Binh on a day trip from Hanoi, but this is not even close to make justice to this place. Stay for at least 2 full days to explore it at your own pace — by bike preferably — and let the rural side of Vietnam surprise you once all the day trippers are gone.
To keep yourself hydrated, you will have to carry bottled water or use a water filtering system at all times. Avoid the environment-damaging habit of buying several water bottles a day. This bottle makes clean drinking water in only 15 seconds from any fresh water source. Oh and removes chemicals and Coli and cysts in the process. There are many ways of getting around in Vietnam. Trying to get some work done from a coffeeshop in Hanoi. Contrarily to popular belief, Vietnam is in general a very safe country.
Apart from the potential of being ripped off by a few thousand dong by travel agents, the only type of crime you are likely to encounter is petty theft. On my view the most worrying thing in Vietnam is item-snatching while driving past on a motorbike. It appears to be common in urban areas and thieves can snatch everything from bags to backpacks and phones. Halong Bay is the 1 destination in Vietnam and it shows by the incredible number of cruise boats navigating the seas. I mean, for some reason this is one of the New 7 Wonders of the World! Despite the crowds, this place is unique.
The general feedback is that luxury cruises in Halong are a fantastic experience; budget ones can be a bit a real nightmare. If the budget allows, go for one of the top cruise boats , which include transport from Hanoi , top-notch food and all sorts of activities kayaking, tai-chi, etc. As much as I love independent travel, I admit it felt good to have a little break during my 2-month trip to Asia and have someone else decide what to eat and do during the day. You can have the time of your life or get scammed big time here.
As a highly tonal language, Vietnamese has intricate sounds quite hard to replicate with your throat and mouth. As a result of periods of European occupation, some words are extremely similar to French. Being afraid to try street food is missing out on a huge part of Vietnamese culture.
But for the love of pho , you need to at least try! Eating on the street is as authentic as it gets in Vietnam and a fantastic way to travel on a budget. Prefer the stalls where locals go the most. Pay attention to how they wash the utensils and whether the meat is well cooked. Are you planning to visit Vietnam? If so, share your travel plans below. If you have visited already, I want to hear your very own useful travel tips! Your email address will not be published. Number 12 applies to Egypt also mostly Cairo and Giza. The tour guide taking you to their friends shop and and rushing the tour.
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