Vietnam Travel Guides
Free, in-depth guides to help you plan your trip to Vietnam — visa, destinations, food, and safety.
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Visa & Documents
Vietnam E-visa Complete Guide 2026
Eligibility for 80+ countries, processing time, fees, required documents, and the full step-by-step application process.
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Destinations
Top Vietnam Destinations 2026
9 must-see places — from Ha Long Bay and Hoi An to Phu Quoc — with what to do, when to go, and how long to stay.
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Safety & Health
Vietnam Travel Safety & Practical Tips
Stay safe and travel smart — scams to avoid, health tips, transport advice, and money basics for solo, family, and group travelers.
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Food & Culture
Vietnamese Food Bible 2026
From pho to Obama's bun cha — a regional and street-food guide to what to eat, where to find it, and what it costs.
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🏞️ Destination deep-dives
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Destinations
Ha Long Bay — day trip or 2 days 1 night?
Compare a day trip with an overnight cruise — time, cost, and experience — so you pick the right option for your trip.
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Destinations
Phu Quoc — beaches, resorts & 30-day visa exemption
The best beaches, things to do, seafood, the best season, and the 30-day visa exemption for direct arrivals.
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Destinations
Sapa — when to go & how to trek
The best season (ripe rice, spring, winter), trekking routes from easy to hard, and how to get there from Hanoi.
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🍜 Food & drink deep-dives
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Vietnamese street food you must try
The must-try dishes (pho, banh mi, bun cha…) and how to eat street food safely.
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Vietnamese coffee: iced milk, egg & salt
Signature coffees to try, how to order, where to enjoy them, and what to bring home.
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Food tours & cooking classes in Vietnam
A deeper food experience in Hanoi, Hoi An, HCMC — what to expect and how to choose.
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🛡️ Safety deep-dives
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Solo female travel in Vietnam
Practical tips on transport, stays, dress and nights out so you travel confident.
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Common tourist scams — and how to avoid them
Spot the common overcharging and petty scams targeting tourists, and sidestep them.
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Family travel with kids in Vietnam
Tips on food, transport, beating the heat, and kid-friendly destinations.
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💰 Money & costs deep-dives
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Vietnam travel costs: budgeting by style
How much a trip costs — budget tiers by travel style (budget/mid-range/comfort) and saving tips.
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Currency, ATMs & payment cards
The dong, ATMs, cards and money exchange — handle money smoothly and avoid needless fees.
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Tipping in Vietnam: should you, how much?
Is tipping expected, and how much for restaurants, hotels, drivers and spas.
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🚌 Transport deep-dives
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Getting around cities in Vietnam: Grab, taxi, bus & metro
How to get around Vietnam's cities — Grab/Be ride-hailing apps, reputable taxis, motorbike taxis, buses and the metro in Ho Chi Minh City and Hanoi.
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Intercity travel in Vietnam: trains, coaches & domestic flights
Comparing ways to travel between Vietnamese cities — the north–south railway, sleeper coaches, and domestic flights — on time, cost and experience.
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Motorbike rental in Vietnam & road safety
Key things to know before renting a motorbike in Vietnam — licence requirements, helmets, insurance, and tips for riding safely as a traveller.
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🏨 Accommodation deep-dives
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Where to Stay in Vietnam: area suggestions by city
Which areas to stay in across Hanoi, Ho Chi Minh City, Da Nang, Hoi An, Phu Quoc and Nha Trang — area picks to suit every kind of traveler.
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Types of Accommodation in Vietnam: pick what suits you
How hotels, hostels, resorts, homestays and boutiques in Vietnam differ — and which type suits which kind of traveler.
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Hotel Booking Tips for Vietnam: stay safe & save
When to book, where to book, what to check, and how to avoid trouble when booking accommodation in Vietnam.
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🎎 Culture & events deep-dives
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Vietnam festivals & Tet: seasonal events — 2026
Vietnam's major festivals and public holidays — Lunar New Year (Tet), Hung Kings' Festival, Mid-Autumn Festival, National Day — plus tips for travelling around festival…
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Vietnam etiquette & customs for travellers — 2026
The dos and don'ts of travelling in Vietnam — what to wear at temples and pagodas, behaving in public, and the customs worth respecting.
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Vietnam heritage & history: a quick primer before your trip — 2026
A little of Vietnam's history and cultural heritage to help travellers understand the destinations — from ancient capitals to traditional arts.
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More guides coming soon. Each guide is available in English, Tiếng Việt, 한국어, 中文 (简体/繁體), and हिन्दी — switch language on any guide page.