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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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.