See what the experts are saying about Vietnam. Get expert advice on how to get there what to see and more.
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Staying safe
An old Asia hand I know says this: "Your best insurance policy for any trip in Vietnam is to stay off motorbikes. Don't ride one yourself. Don't ride on the back. And watch out for them on the streets." He's right, but the sad fact is that... Continue reading »
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Tips for travelers with special needs
Returning War Veterans American (and Australian) veterans of the Vietnam War who have put off this trip for years think about the past with regret or remorse and imagine they might find harsh recrimination from Vietnamese people -- the sam... Continue reading »
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Insurance
The cost of travel insurance varies widely, depending on the destination, the cost and length of your trip, your age and health, and the type of trip you're taking, but expect to pay between 5% and 8% of the vacation itself. You can get estim... Continue reading »
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Tips on accommodations
Affordable luxury is the name of the game in Vietnam. For what you'd pay to get a cracker-box room in U.S. and European big cities, you get to go in style in Indochina. Pay over $100 (£55) and you are royalty. Budget travelers and young backp... Continue reading »
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Tips on dining
Vietnam is a real playground for adventurous foodies. Choices range from high-class hotel restaurants and power-lunch joints to street-side stalls with local specialties. If you find yourself playing charades to get your food, laughing, smili... Continue reading »
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Tips for families
If you have enough trouble getting your kids out of the house in the morning, dragging them thousands of miles away might seem like an insurmountable challenge. But family travel can be immensely rewarding, giving you new ways of seeing the w... Continue reading »
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Tips for gay and lesbian travelers
Vietnam is a very conservative country, something like the West was before the 1960s. Marriage is a child-bearing operation that happens early in life, with generations of a family living together. Imagine Hillary Clinton's proverbial "villag... Continue reading »
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Tips for senior travelers
Seniors traveling in Vietnam might bask in the glow of filial piety and enjoy the Vietnamese idea -- from Confucianism -- of respect for elders, but senior travelers are less likely to enjoy the major discounts found in the West. But do menti... Continue reading »
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Tips for single travelers
By and large, travelers in Vietnam and the other countries of Southeast Asia are seekers of some kind, whether for an exotic location, an unbending of their cultural norm, or to reconnect with their past and come to terms with it. Many prefer... Continue reading »
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Tips for student travelers
Vietnam is a hot destination for budget-minded (I didn't say poor) students. Commonly, young backpackers hit the shores in Southeast Asia and travel for extended periods of time, with Vietnam just one stop on an extended tour. Starting from b... Continue reading »
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Tips for travelers with disabilities
Most disabilities shouldn't stop anyone from traveling. There are more options and resources out there than ever before. Most major hotels in the large cities of Vietnam -- Ho Chi Minh City and Hanoi -- can accommodate travelers with wheelcha... Continue reading »
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Tips for women travelers
Women traveling alone in Vietnam face no particular safety issues, and common sense should keep anyone safe. If alone, female travelers in Vietnam (everyone really) are repeatedly grilled about their marital status, and if single, pitied -- a... Continue reading »
Vietnam Travel Experiences
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Viet Nam from Saigon to Hanoi
First night in Sai GonWell, we finally left Thailand and arrived in Saigon in Vietnam. I managed to get Lynne to travel light and I have... Continue reading »
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Southern Vietnam
How would you envision a modern communist country?Neon lights advertising discoteques? Open trading of produce? Young couples in love cru... Continue reading »
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North Vietnam - Uncle Ho country
What a trip this has been! We have loved every region of Vietnam. The food, the smiles, the pride -- a resilient country. We held our bre... Continue reading »
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Vietnam
Arriving around 5 am to the bus station a little ways outside the heart of Hanoi was chaotic. This was obviously heightened due to our l... Continue reading »
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Central Highlands
I am officially a biker chick. It is just the best feeling to ride a motorbike. I am deffinately going to miss it!! It was just 3 amazing... Continue reading »
