Ha Giang
Hanoi
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Ha Long
Sapa
Mekong Delta
Da Nang
Hue
Hoi An
Ninh Binh
Da Lat
Nha Trang
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Phu Quoc
Quang Binh
Quy Nhon
Vung Tau
Thai Nguyen
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Don’t trust the hotel photos online. Looks luxury, and the lobby is but the rooms not so much. This being said, we always had a clean bed with fresh ironed linen.
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Download Grab app for your transport movement in Vietnam. This will save you a lot of headaches dealing with some dishonest taxi drivers. Never trust anyone trying to get a ride for you. Just ignore them. 90% of the time are scam vehicles trying to over charge you.
How long to get thru immigration, missed transfer
Don’t pack so much clothes – Anywhere you go, there are laundry services that wash, fold, and deliver clothes for only a dollar or two per kg. Also, if you are going to any places with a reputable bank, you can use atm to get money instead of bringing cash. That way, you don’t have to worry about theft or exchanging money for local currency. The bank gives you very good exchange rate. I opened a Schwab checking account with atm services and it will reimburse any atm fees.
Bring a gask mask if you are visiting Hanoi.
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Do not pre-book the accommodation since you might want to reschedule your traveling around the country, maybe you will like to stay longer in some places, definitely do some tours that you are interested in. I did the Mekong Delta and Cu Chi tunnels, and it was so worth it.
I wish I knew to bring an empty suitcase to SHOP some more 🤑
That Tommy Dao and Tommy Dao Tours are the best operators in Danang/Hoi An/Hue region for airport pickups / transfers and tours. One of the great men to have had the pleasure to meet – and do the My Son tour with Mr Ken – he has amazing stories!