17 Things You Need to Know Before Traveling to Vietnam *Hacks & Tips*

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  • 17 Tips you should know before traveling to Vietnam. These travel guidelines and hacks will help you make the most of your trip. They are conducted from my own experiences of exploring Vietnam since 2018.
    P/s: Please feel free to share your traveling tips with me as well, I would love to hear from you too.
    00:00 Introduction
    00:34 Best way to travel from the airport to your hotel
    01:24 Driving a motorbike in Vietnam
    02:15 Payments in Vietnam
    02:48 Best ATMs to withdraw cash
    03:14 Best places to exchange currencies into Vietnam Dong
    03:37 What to eat in Vietnam
    04:11 Ordering Banh Mi and drinks
    04:41 How to have the best experiences in touristy towns
    04:57 Halong Bay Traveling Tips
    05:33 Best Sim Card for Tourists
    05:56 Should I tip in Vietnam?
    06:05 Shopping tips
    06:27 Mosquito Repellent/ Bug Sprays
    06:59 Bring your sandals
    07:13 Going across the streets in Vietnam
    07:29 Basic Vietnamese Culture
    08:10 The last tip
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  • @MyVietnamDiary
    @MyVietnamDiary  ปีที่แล้ว +34

    *1. Approximate grabcar fees from the airports to some certain places in Vietnam:*
    - Ha Noi Airport to the Old Quater: 320,000 vnd
    - Danang Airport to My Khe beach: 100,000 vnd
    - HCM Airport to District 4: around 200,000 vnd
    *2. Withdrawal fees at some ATMs in Vietnam*
    - My 1st-go-to ATM is still MB (Military Bank). You can withdraw 5M VND/ time with the fee of just 47,000 VND. This is applied for using Visa card.
    - Techcombank: Fee for Visa/Master Cards 3.3%
    - Vietcombank: 3,64%
    - Agribank: 4%
    - Sacombank: 4%
    *Say hi to me at MyVietnamDiary@gmail.com*
    Thank you for watching and have a great trip in Vietnam 🥰

  • @trantuan8618
    @trantuan8618 5 หลายเดือนก่อน +5

    Not many Vietnamese people make a video like that, I really appreciate.

  • @intovn4014
    @intovn4014 8 หลายเดือนก่อน +3

    If bringing cash, bring NEW bills exchange can be heavily discounted if you give old dirty bills.

  • @AzerPaul
    @AzerPaul ปีที่แล้ว +17

    Agribank has charged 22,000 dong for many years. You can take out 3,000,000 dong at almost every Agribank atm. 22,000 divided by 3,000,000 = 0.73% interest. That’s under 1%, folks.

    • @MyVietnamDiary
      @MyVietnamDiary  ปีที่แล้ว +3

      Thanks Paul for sharing 🙏 for some reasons when I checked it, the fee was like that. I will double check it and verify it again at Agribank’s ATM. I will keep everyone updated. I appreciate it 🫶

    • @humanconnectionflores
      @humanconnectionflores 7 หลายเดือนก่อน +1

      Thank you,planning on visiting in February 2024

  • @ioanacris
    @ioanacris หลายเดือนก่อน +1

    Very useful, thank you!

  • @alpulley4894
    @alpulley4894 9 หลายเดือนก่อน

    Great info, just subscribed to you!

  • @SHADO3DMC
    @SHADO3DMC 6 หลายเดือนก่อน

    Nice video, thank you.

  • @apc82140
    @apc82140 8 หลายเดือนก่อน

    Thank you for so great sharing ,thanks 😊😊😊

  • @ujjwal-TheExplorer
    @ujjwal-TheExplorer 6 หลายเดือนก่อน

    i am about to visit there !! your video is helpful

  • @nirvanaramdin9811
    @nirvanaramdin9811 6 หลายเดือนก่อน +1

    Very informative video. Thank you for excellent tips

  • @Travelstutor
    @Travelstutor 2 หลายเดือนก่อน

    Nice

  • @kyem
    @kyem 7 หลายเดือนก่อน

    Thanks

  • @LimitlessNomad
    @LimitlessNomad ปีที่แล้ว

    This is great! thanks.

    • @MyVietnamDiary
      @MyVietnamDiary  ปีที่แล้ว

      You’re welcome. I’m glad it helps. 😇 Have a good trip in Vietnam 🇻🇳

  • @normangutierrez7419
    @normangutierrez7419 10 หลายเดือนก่อน +1

    Very timely vlog as I have booked my trip to visit Japan next month with a friend❤❤❤

  • @kerrynewsome8745
    @kerrynewsome8745 ปีที่แล้ว

    Well done. Some great tips here.

  • @dr.tr1pod136
    @dr.tr1pod136 8 หลายเดือนก่อน

    great tips, moving there soon! This was great insight

    • @davidj7516
      @davidj7516 หลายเดือนก่อน

      It has been 6 months. Did you move? I going there in November. Could you please offer one tip you should have done before leaving? Thank you. :)

  • @annazhu7684
    @annazhu7684 ปีที่แล้ว

    Very helpful! Thanks for making this video and sharing your tips!

    • @MyVietnamDiary
      @MyVietnamDiary  ปีที่แล้ว +1

      Thank you Anna. I am glad that you find it useful. Hope you have a great trip in Vietnam 🇻🇳 💚

  • @ThanhOsc4r
    @ThanhOsc4r ปีที่แล้ว +2

    Amazing and inspiring!

  • @falcon4548
    @falcon4548 ปีที่แล้ว +2

    🌹🌹🌹🌹🌹🌹.. thank you 😊

  • @360nomadofficial
    @360nomadofficial ปีที่แล้ว +7

    This is a great compilation of advice. I think you could even break these points out into individual videos and go into further detail for each.

  • @vietnamvisavoa88
    @vietnamvisavoa88 2 หลายเดือนก่อน

    Great video! Your English is just perfect! 🙂

    • @MyVietnamDiary
      @MyVietnamDiary  หลายเดือนก่อน

      Thank you so much 💚

  • @jonicerq1936
    @jonicerq1936 9 หลายเดือนก่อน

    Hi thank you for info! Please are there storage lockers at hcmc airport?

  • @kartyawunderle3893
    @kartyawunderle3893 8 หลายเดือนก่อน

    Love you vlog. When would be the best time to visit if travelling from North to South. Particularly Sapa, Hanoi, Hoi An, weather wise?

  • @jjjinny
    @jjjinny ปีที่แล้ว

    Thank you for the insights. This is so helpful. I'll be there this July, see you soon Vietnam!

    • @MyVietnamDiary
      @MyVietnamDiary  ปีที่แล้ว

      I am glad that you found it helpful. I hope you will have a good trip in Vietnam 🇻🇳🙏

    • @davidj7516
      @davidj7516 หลายเดือนก่อน

      How did it go if you don't mind and have the time? Maybe one tip, please. I'll be there in November 2024. Thank you and hope you are enjoying it.

    • @jjjinny
      @jjjinny หลายเดือนก่อน +1

      @@davidj7516 Hi!! It was a great one. We went to Hanoi specifically. Where in Vietnam will you be? It was summer when we went and it was really hot and humid so I think November is a great month to go to 😊 Bus is a good option to commute from the airport to city center, it's cheap and safe so I recommend. Tip!! download grab for transpo and be careful when crossing the street haha. Wish you a great time!!!

    • @davidj7516
      @davidj7516 หลายเดือนก่อน

      @@jjjinny Thank you very much. Not sure where I'll start, most likely north as it will get colder later in the winter and that's not for me. Thanks for the tip, I'll do that.

    • @jjjinny
      @jjjinny หลายเดือนก่อน

      @@davidj7516 You're welcome. Hope you have a great time. Also, don't forget to try pho, banh mi and egg coffee ☺️

  • @HONGJULIE7304
    @HONGJULIE7304 ปีที่แล้ว +3

    Great tips! Just came back from our trip and have been posting our vlogs! Also we found that some hotels offer free shuttle service to and from the airport 🤗. And if you're not comfortable driving a motorbike but want the experience, grab offers motorbike rides :)

    • @MyVietnamDiary
      @MyVietnamDiary  ปีที่แล้ว

      Thanks Julie. Good points. 😇I'm going to watch your video now. Thank you for sharing 🤗

  • @CovFlag
    @CovFlag 6 หลายเดือนก่อน

    This was informative. My son will be going to Da Nang in March 2024 as part of a school cultural tour. I will show him this video. 🙂

  • @antoniomorais1503
    @antoniomorais1503 7 หลายเดือนก่อน

    Hello,
    Great video !
    Do you think is necessary to take Probiotics every day to avoid health problems ?
    Thank you.

  • @zemacnica
    @zemacnica 7 หลายเดือนก่อน +3

    Great tips. Regarding to prices.. on markets there are not price tags, always ask :) and in big cities, locals were always helpful with crossing streets 😅 , we were obviously struggling, and they always come to help, it was very nice.

  • @raghavshrotriya7810
    @raghavshrotriya7810 ปีที่แล้ว +1

    Its true, they make the coffee very sweet in Vietnam. I tried asking the to ake it less sweet or give sugar on the side but soehow it didnt work out and i ket getting the sweet coffee

  • @geraldwong8763
    @geraldwong8763 8 หลายเดือนก่อน +2

    Is it easy to get a Grab taxi from Tan Son Nhat airport to D1? Is there a certain waiting area? Is it a long wait?

  • @widyaprabandini3143
    @widyaprabandini3143 10 หลายเดือนก่อน

    Thankyou for ur content it's very helpful. I wanna go to dalat and hochiminh on October. It is good for outdoor activities? I just want to know the weather in there. Thankyou

    • @MyVietnamDiary
      @MyVietnamDiary  10 หลายเดือนก่อน

      I am glad you have found it useful. For those two places, from Dec to March is better. In oct and nov, it still the rain season. 🍀

    • @widyaprabandini3143
      @widyaprabandini3143 10 หลายเดือนก่อน

      @@MyVietnamDiary wow, is it rain all day for those place? How about in September?

    • @MyVietnamDiary
      @MyVietnamDiary  10 หลายเดือนก่อน

      Depending on each day 😅 probably it rains here and there but from Dec to March, it's better 😇 I like venturing out to the forests and farms in dalat, watching clouds in the morning so i prefer it when the weather is at its best.

  • @x.xfebux.xberhane4423
    @x.xfebux.xberhane4423 6 หลายเดือนก่อน

    Hey, loved your video 😊 my husband and I are planning to visit Vietnam for 2 weeks . My husband wants to do shopping and I want to relax in restore and do some activities as I’m pregnant. Any suggestions where we should go ? Thanks

  • @nicollesanchez4813
    @nicollesanchez4813 3 หลายเดือนก่อน +1

    Thank you for your recommendations, what company did you go with to Lan Ha Bay?

    • @lorystb
      @lorystb 3 หลายเดือนก่อน

      I would like to know that, too 😊

  • @nithinnair4854
    @nithinnair4854 ปีที่แล้ว

    Very good information. I like to visit Vietnam in this July, is that a right time to visit there?

    • @MyVietnamDiary
      @MyVietnamDiary  ปีที่แล้ว

      I am glad you find it useful. 😇 Yes, July is good, but it depends on which areas you want to see, what things you are interested in doing and how long you would want to spend your time here 😇

    • @MyVietnamDiary
      @MyVietnamDiary  ปีที่แล้ว

      I saw your email, but my schedule is full now. I will spend sometime and send you a response.

  • @davidj7516
    @davidj7516 หลายเดือนก่อน

    Thank you for your time and posting. Question, please. Should I bring my pickleball paddle to play pickleball? :)

    • @MyVietnamDiary
      @MyVietnamDiary  หลายเดือนก่อน

      Hello David, are you planning to move here? I have seen people playing pickleball in danang, but I am not sure where they get the paddle from. It’s not popular in Vietnam yet (as far as I have known)

  • @ZK2AM
    @ZK2AM 10 หลายเดือนก่อน

    Great video! I'm going to Vietnam in September so I'm so excited ^_^
    You spoke about the best sim card for fast internet. Can this be bought at the airport? (Noi Bai International Airport)

    • @MyVietnamDiary
      @MyVietnamDiary  9 หลายเดือนก่อน

      Thank you 😇 I am glad you found it useful.
      Answer to your question: YES, absolutely 😇

    • @MyVietnamDiary
      @MyVietnamDiary  9 หลายเดือนก่อน

      Wishing you a great trip in Vietnam 🇻🇳

    • @SamSalcedo
      @SamSalcedo 7 หลายเดือนก่อน

      Is there a pocket wifi rentals in Noi Bai International Airport? Thank you:)

    • @jenniechan3587
      @jenniechan3587 6 หลายเดือนก่อน

      ​@@SamSalcedoi headd pocket wifis arent rly worth it but u could still check it out

  • @rthnshkmr01
    @rthnshkmr01 ปีที่แล้ว +1

    This is really helpful,thank youu...
    And one more thing in 2023 for vietnam travel do we need travel insurance and Rtpcr test certificate?

    • @MyVietnamDiary
      @MyVietnamDiary  ปีที่แล้ว

      I am glad you find it useful. To enter Vietnam in 2023: traveling insurance is Not Compulsory and you don’t need a pcr test certificate.

    • @Gatorfanforlife
      @Gatorfanforlife 6 หลายเดือนก่อน

      But I suggest travel insurance. Better to have and not need than need and not have

  • @ruderyan4028
    @ruderyan4028 4 หลายเดือนก่อน

    Nguyen: keep walking and don’t stop.
    Me: umm.. okaay☹️😄

  • @emxtran
    @emxtran 7 หลายเดือนก่อน

    Whats the best way to travel around vn? And where to book them? How do i go from haiphong to hoi an?

  • @neenukrishnadasan
    @neenukrishnadasan 6 หลายเดือนก่อน

    May i know if there are any dressing restrictions in vietnam? I would like to wear shorts ( not extremely short though) while visiting

  • @pg618
    @pg618 7 หลายเดือนก่อน

    Depending on what country you're in and what side of the road you are driving on you must confirm whether you're left handbrake or your right handbrake controls the back. If you hit the one that goes to the front you might topple over and these motorcycles sometimes are made in China sometimes they're made in Thailand or other countries. Do check it out before you hit the brakes.

  • @user-mg2ct4qr2f
    @user-mg2ct4qr2f 9 หลายเดือนก่อน

    I have 1 more question..
    I have taken my e-visa in which my arrival place is shown as Hanoi.
    The flight ticket i booked has a layover in HCMC for 1hr and then leaves to Hanoi. Hence i wanted to check will my visa be considered invalid?

  • @nguyenminhhai3758
    @nguyenminhhai3758 6 หลายเดือนก่อน

    Wow, you could drive a big motorcycle on busy Vietnamese streets 👍😁

  • @patricklim9051
    @patricklim9051 8 หลายเดือนก่อน +1

    Hi, Grab pick up location is strictly located at outside Domestic Arrival ? From International Arrival Exit, need to walk quite a bit right? Is there a signage for tourist to follow? Thx

    • @tanngo87
      @tanngo87 6 หลายเดือนก่อน

      What you said is for motorbike grabs, but car grabs still go to the main lobby of the international terminal to pick up passengers as usual.

  • @tinzar2348
    @tinzar2348 20 วันที่ผ่านมา

    Hi, i am planning to come to Ho Chi Minh,Vietnam in June but not sure if it is a good idea to come that month

    • @MyVietnamDiary
      @MyVietnamDiary  5 วันที่ผ่านมา

      You might experience lots of water on the street at some sections during that month. But there are always pros and cons. And really it depends on what you are looking for. However, other parts of Vietnam are still sunny with blue skies during June.

  • @aaroncastulo4690
    @aaroncastulo4690 11 หลายเดือนก่อน +1

    Hello! is good to travel in vietnam this coming august? because they said that during august vietnam experiences heavy rainfalls?
    thank you!!

    • @MyVietnamDiary
      @MyVietnamDiary  11 หลายเดือนก่อน

      Hi there. No, it depends on which parts of the country you’re traveling to. Even when during the typhoon season, there are beautiful regions that aren’t affected by the rain. What are the Vietnam places on your bucket list? Let me take a look then I will give you my thoughts.

  • @yollaflesha
    @yollaflesha 10 หลายเดือนก่อน

    hi, thanks for the video. would u give me some information about DaNang& HoiAn. the weather in july ? coz i plan to go there in this month, what outfit should i bring? and as a moslem, do u know where & what resto for halal food i can find in that city? thankyou so much

    • @MyVietnamDiary
      @MyVietnamDiary  10 หลายเดือนก่อน

      Hello, I am glad that you find it useful. Do you have the exact dates coming here yet? Currently, it’s sunny during the day, just rains for an hour in the afternoon. If you do travel to the north of Vietnam this month, I suggest you to look at the weather forecast. As there might be a typhoon coming there.
      There are Muslim friendly restaurants in danang and Hoi an. I am pretty sure you can find them everywhere. There are vegetarian restaurants in both places too.
      Regarding clothes, probably the clothes with fabric that are suitable for the hot weather here. 🤗 beautiful skies and the nice beaches in danang and Hoi an are waiting for you this July (except for the exceptional 😅 on some days)

  • @winterkheinj1643
    @winterkheinj1643 ปีที่แล้ว +1

    Hi! Where is the best district to stay in HCMC? Best waterpark/amusement park to visit? Thanks in advance!

    • @MyVietnamDiary
      @MyVietnamDiary  ปีที่แล้ว

      Xin chào. As a tourist, I prefer staying it District 1 because it's close to famous destinations such as Notre Dame Cathedral of Saigon, Ho Chi Minh City Central Post Office, Ben Thanh Market, Independence Palace, Bitexco landmark, Bui Vien Street....
      Regarding the water/amusement park, tbh, I have tried them in HCM. So I don't want to recommend you something that I don't know. But my favorite one in Vietnam so far is Vinwonders in Hoi An. Fun water actitivities with friends and family (children), lazy river, Safari.... If you are visiting Danang/ Hoi An, I recommend you to try VinWonders Nam Hoi An. I attached their website here so you can take a look vinwonders.com/en/vinwonders-nam-hoi-an/
      Have a good trip in Vietnam

  • @heilalapetelo8552
    @heilalapetelo8552 9 หลายเดือนก่อน

    Hi, whats the best way to book a tour guide in saigon? Also for u.s. phones, will we be able to use sim cards? Thank you in advance!

    • @Gatorfanforlife
      @Gatorfanforlife 6 หลายเดือนก่อน +1

      Get a sim at the airport. Really cheap and allows you to have data all over Vietnam

    • @lorystb
      @lorystb 3 หลายเดือนก่อน

      ​@@Gatorfanforlife which Provider can you recommend?

  • @Beautifultraveler-qj7rq
    @Beautifultraveler-qj7rq 6 หลายเดือนก่อน

    How is weather in January

  • @gemalem
    @gemalem 10 หลายเดือนก่อน +2

    Great tops! I'm coming from the UK in March, we have 2 weeks so we are doing Ho Chi Minh, Hoi An, Da Nang, Hanoi and a day trip to Ha Long Bay. Is it easy to get insect repellent there? I recently visited Malaysia and their mosquitoes laughed at my extra strength mosquito spray 😂 I have bad reactions to mosquito bites 😢

    • @MyVietnamDiary
      @MyVietnamDiary  10 หลายเดือนก่อน +2

      I am glad that the video is useful for you. 😇 Yes, you can buy the mosquito repellents at most Winmart (a convenience store chain. They have branches in most cities in vietnam). I have bad reactions to them too. I totally can relate. But if you have something good from the UK, just bring it with you. 😅 even tho I have the mosquito repellents on, I still need to do the mosquito dance so they won’t land on me sometimes 😅😅😅

    • @gemalem
      @gemalem 10 หลายเดือนก่อน

      @@MyVietnamDiary thank you! I've made a note in my diary with the convenience store name 😁 they just ignore my UK bought spray so I'll buy when I'm over there 😁😁 x

  • @freedyorozco8451
    @freedyorozco8451 หลายเดือนก่อน +1

    ⭐️⭐️⭐️⭐️⭐️

  • @josephfernandes8414
    @josephfernandes8414 ปีที่แล้ว +1

    What about stores like 7 eleven to buy food and drink and alcohol?

    • @MyVietnamDiary
      @MyVietnamDiary  ปีที่แล้ว +1

      Hi Joseph. Thank you for the question. In big cities like Hanoi, HCM, the most popular 24/7 store like 7 even is Circle K. In danang, especially in An Thượng area, there are Full-market, K-mart and some other mini Marts that you can easily find on the maps.

  • @debalinaroy5701
    @debalinaroy5701 10 หลายเดือนก่อน +1

    Xin Chào from India! 🙏
    You've shared great tips, I'm visiting Vietnam soon. This video just popped up at the right time in my TH-cam feed. 😀
    I've got some questions, please guide me if possible ☺️
    1. I have watched lots of video about buying sim cards, there're mixed reviews. Some were saying not to buy one in airport while some blogs are saying it'd be great to buy sim from the airport. Please guide me what'll be better. I'll be entering Vietnam through Saigon.
    2. Will there be any communication issues when booking a Grab cab? I'm currently learning Vietnamese and I know hardly a few words like thành phố, nhà, sách, xe hơi, ngân hàng, and some phrases like cảm ơn, vui lòng and tạm biệt.
    3. Do I need to purchase any travel insurance to enter Vietnam? I have found some vloggers who are saying it's mandatory while some are saying it's not. Please guide me with this.
    It'd be great if you please help me with these questions ☺️☺️

    • @MyVietnamDiary
      @MyVietnamDiary  10 หลายเดือนก่อน +2

      Namaste from Vietnam ❤️
      I am glad that the video is useful for you. Regarding to your questions, I have the answer below. 😇
      1. It’s ok to buy it at the airport. The first thing I recommend you to have after landing in a Vietnam. The price should be around 200k (or something ) for a Viettel SIM card. You can use it for one month. You should have 4GB of internet every day (if I remember it right. But basically it’s more than my normal than my data plan that I have been using for years. Mine is just 2GB/ day). Personally, I think it’s a reasonable price for a sim card tourists. We have purchased it for my boyfriend at the airport one time. After that, we just top it up every time he comes back to Vietnam. 😇
      2. No, if they text you. If you talk to them in person, having Google translate available would be wise. As not many of them can speak english well.
      Once you book the grab in Vietnam. They will know that you are not Vietnamese by your name, so they will text you in English.
      Stick to Viettel Simcard only. They have the best internet connection.
      3. It’s not mandatory for you to have a travel insurance to enter Vietnam. however, for your safety and benefit, having a travel insurance is a wise choice. I do have insurance in Vietnam too. We never know when we will need it.
      I hope this helps ❤️
      Have a good trip in Vietnam 🫶

    • @MyVietnamDiary
      @MyVietnamDiary  10 หลายเดือนก่อน +2

      Btw, sending you my respect for learning some basic Vietnamese words. 💚 you will be able to connect with the locals a lot better by using some basic phrases such as Cảm ơn, Tạm biệt, ngon (delicious), nhà vệ sinh (toilet), không đường (no sugar). We appreciate your effort ❤️ Sending you my best wishes from Vietnam.

    • @debalinaroy5701
      @debalinaroy5701 10 หลายเดือนก่อน

      I'm extremely thankful for your help 😀❤️I'll keep all the points you mentioned in mind. 😌😌
      I'm currently learning Vietnamese in Drops app and just completed level 3 today 😀 hopefully I'll learn some more Vietnamese vocabulary until my visit ☺️

    • @DrVJ-yw3xu
      @DrVJ-yw3xu 7 หลายเดือนก่อน

      @@MyVietnamDiary Those words were very helpful as was your video, thank you. We are visiting Vietnam in Jan 2024

  • @melgracemarquez7053
    @melgracemarquez7053 ปีที่แล้ว +1

    Hi what's the requirements in entering Hanoi Vietnam? Is booster shot needed?

    • @MyVietnamDiary
      @MyVietnamDiary  ปีที่แล้ว +1

      Hello. Booster Shot is NOT needed and you DON’T have to have a vaccination certification with you. you just need a visa to enter Vietnam if you are not from the countries that are eligible for free visa. You can also apply for an e visa with the government at xuatnhapcanh.gov.vn

  • @antoniomorais1503
    @antoniomorais1503 10 หลายเดือนก่อน +1

    Hello. Can I use "Wise" Visa Debit Card to pay for hotels, restaurants, taxis in Vietnan ?
    I heard that CASH is more powerfull than Debit Cards.
    Thank you for your comments.

    • @MyVietnamDiary
      @MyVietnamDiary  10 หลายเดือนก่อน +2

      Hello Antonio. That's a good question. Basically, you can use visa card to pay for hotels and restaurants as long as they accept card payment. You always get charged from 2% -4% for international card by the restaurant, you can ask the restaurants and hotels if they are charging that fee on top of the normal bill. If they do while you have some cash, just pay for it in cash to save the money.
      regarding taxis, I always used cash. I used to use taxis, but now I prefer grab car/ bike. (you can download the app "Grab*). You can set up the payment method on the app which is your visa card. Just link it to your grab account. Then whenever you book a grab, choose the payment method that you prefer which "Visa card". Therefore, you dont need to pay the drivers in cash.
      I attached the link related to "Wise" written by "Wise" here, in case you would like to learn more. wise.com/gb/travel-money/vietnamese-currency
      Have a good trip in Vietnam 🌷

  • @user-mg2ct4qr2f
    @user-mg2ct4qr2f 9 หลายเดือนก่อน

    Hi,
    Im coming from India using a E-visa. Ticket and visa is taken to Hanoi. I wanted to check if i want to fly from Hanoi to Da nang, can i go by flight? Or will that not be allowed as im a foreigner

    • @tanngo87
      @tanngo87 6 หลายเดือนก่อน

      You just need to buy a ticket and go normally

  • @Gatorfanforlife
    @Gatorfanforlife 6 หลายเดือนก่อน

    I get my currency from my local bank before i travel. Better rates and im not looking out when i get to airport

  • @dianamaguicay
    @dianamaguicay ปีที่แล้ว +2

    do tou need to have driving license when using motorcycles in vietnam?

    • @MyVietnamDiary
      @MyVietnamDiary  ปีที่แล้ว

      Hi Diana 😇 thanks for the question. Under 50cc, you don’t need a driving license. The regular 125cc and above, yes.

  • @smriti3245
    @smriti3245 ปีที่แล้ว

    Do we have to do covid test , i m visiting in june 2023

    • @MyVietnamDiary
      @MyVietnamDiary  ปีที่แล้ว

      No. It’s not compulsory. You don’t need to show a Covid test. Vietnam is fully open. 😇

  • @user-vk8mx3nm9f
    @user-vk8mx3nm9f 11 หลายเดือนก่อน

    Wow you most be the most beautyful girl from asia. Thank you .

    • @MyVietnamDiary
      @MyVietnamDiary  11 หลายเดือนก่อน

      Thank you for your kind word ❤️ but I wouldn’t dare to take the title as the most beautiful girl in Asia 😅😅😂

    • @user-vk8mx3nm9f
      @user-vk8mx3nm9f 11 หลายเดือนก่อน

      @@MyVietnamDiary really you should. Or i just claim it for you. Good tips in the video.

  • @PattayaMD
    @PattayaMD ปีที่แล้ว

    What I need to enter Vietnam as a tourist?
    Concerning visa

    • @MyVietnamDiary
      @MyVietnamDiary  ปีที่แล้ว +1

      Hi @PattayaMD . Which country are you from? Maybe I can give you a better advice after knowing that because the Vietnam visa regulation is applied differently for each region/ country. For example, if you are from Thailand, you don’t need a visa to visit vietnam. Or, if you’re from America or UK, you can get a one month tourist e-visa after 3-5 working days since the online application submission. In the meantime, this is the official website of Vietnam’s immigration ministry where you can apply for an evisa and find other information. xuatnhapcanh.gov.vn/en

  • @geraldwong8763
    @geraldwong8763 ปีที่แล้ว

    Should, I get a sim card at the airport or in the city? Hcmc.

    • @MyVietnamDiary
      @MyVietnamDiary  ปีที่แล้ว +2

      You can get a viettel SIM card at the airport. It’s 10usd for one. The sim card will be valid for 1 month and everyday you get 4GB to access to the internet.

  • @Cedricrt-jb6
    @Cedricrt-jb6 10 หลายเดือนก่อน

    DAMN :)

  • @antoniomorais1503
    @antoniomorais1503 10 หลายเดือนก่อน +1

    Hello...Great video !
    3 questions:
    * Is there a need for an ADAPTER to charge a cell phone in Vietnan ?
    * Is there a TAX Return where we leave the country ?
    * Any suggestion about hotel in Phu Quoc ?
    Thank you in advance for your comments.

    • @MyVietnamDiary
      @MyVietnamDiary  10 หลายเดือนก่อน +3

      Hi... I am glad that the video is useful for you.
      3 answers:
      1. Is there a need for an ADAPTER to charge a cell phone in Vietnam ?
      -> Depends on what you are using. In Vietnam, plugs type A (two flat vertical pins), type C and type F (two round pins) fit most Vietnam electrical outlets. If your power plug has 3 pins, you might need an adapter as most electrical outlets here do not include a grounding hole. Electricity supply in Vietnam is 220 Volts at 50Hz.
      2. Is there a TAX Return where we leave the country ?
      -> Yes. According to Noi Bai International Airport :
      Under the provisions of the relevant authorities, VAT refund is applied as follows:
      - Applied conditions: foreigners not bearing Vietnamese passport; not being crew member on flights from Viet Nam to other countries; purchase made at eligible VAT refund shops in Vietnam; purchase accompanied with passenger at the Airport
      - Eligible VAT refund items: belonging to VAT paid group, brand-new items, eligible to be permitted on board; not being in the list of export prohibit or export restriction; accompanied with invoice and declaration form for VAT refund valid for 30 days prior to departure date, with the accumulative value of one shop in one day at more than 2 million Vietnamese dong.
      - Procedure for refund: Passenger with eligible VAT refund items shall present passport to be provided with invoice and VAT refund declaration form and guidance. Before baggage checking and boarding pass, passenger is required the present passport, invoice and VAT refund declaration form (original copy) and the purchase for checking to obtained the “Acceptance stamp of Customs. Before boarding, passenger will present passport, boarding pass, invoice and VAT refund declaration form stamped with “Acceptance” of Customs to obtain refund at eligible banking agencies located in the departure lounge for VAT refund.
      - Refund currency: Vietnamese Dong Passenger can convert this amount to foreign currency at eligible banking agencies for VAT refund at announced exchanged rate. The refunded amount is the total VAT amount excluding service charge (service charge level will not exceed 15% of the total refund amount).
      - For more information, please check the website of the General Customs Department - Ministry of Finance at: www.customs.gov.vn/default.aspx
      Source: noibaiairport.vn/en/vat-refund-nid110.html
      3. Any suggestion about hotel in Phu Quoc ?
      What is your budget?

  • @LifewCat
    @LifewCat 10 หลายเดือนก่อน +1

    So you can insert your American debit card and it will spit out VND?

    • @MyVietnamDiary
      @MyVietnamDiary  9 หลายเดือนก่อน +1

      Correct. You insert a Visa Card then you will receive VND. You can’t withdraw USD notes or other currency notes from ATMs in Vietnam.

    • @LifewCat
      @LifewCat 9 หลายเดือนก่อน

      Thank you!@@MyVietnamDiary

    • @tliennguyen655
      @tliennguyen655 7 หลายเดือนก่อน +1

      Is it better to withdraw VND from ATM with debit card ( no fee?) than credit card ( with fees from your credit card and from ATM means twice? Thanks @myVietnamdiary

  • @user-xu8mq6fh7c
    @user-xu8mq6fh7c 3 หลายเดือนก่อน

    What to eat?? Silly question....Everything!

  • @selespeed3
    @selespeed3 10 หลายเดือนก่อน

    how can i get a good reliable guide

    • @MyVietnamDiary
      @MyVietnamDiary  10 หลายเดือนก่อน

      A guide your whole trip in Vietnam or just some in particular cities here?

    • @selespeed3
      @selespeed3 10 หลายเดือนก่อน

      @@MyVietnamDiary some particular cities. i last visited HCMC in 2016 twice and once in 2005. But always wanted to go to hanoi and hoy ann. seeing your videos whet my appetite... lol
      I saw a video of you doing Hanoi and Hoy An. Great job.

  • @johnrivera2615
    @johnrivera2615 11 หลายเดือนก่อน

    Hi! Is there a tax I need to pay once I arrive in Vietnam? 10 days to be exact coming from States.
    Also do they change baht to Vietnam at airport?

    • @MyVietnamDiary
      @MyVietnamDiary  11 หลายเดือนก่อน

      Hello John . You don’t pay for any tax when you arrive in vietnam.
      Yes, they do change Baht to VND at the airport. 😇

  • @sameershaikh-lb8yp
    @sameershaikh-lb8yp หลายเดือนก่อน

    Tip number 17 - I started walking on road and reached china, what do i do now

    • @MyVietnamDiary
      @MyVietnamDiary  หลายเดือนก่อน

      Good question. But i haven’t known much about China travel, so I can’t share China travel tips with you.

  • @nicow6808
    @nicow6808 11 หลายเดือนก่อน

    Vpbank tpbank no withdrawal fee

    • @MyVietnamDiary
      @MyVietnamDiary  11 หลายเดือนก่อน

      Thanks for the tip. ❤️ I appreciate your contribution. I will try those banks and credit you in the comments ❤️

  • @alcoyne3333333333333
    @alcoyne3333333333333 11 หลายเดือนก่อน

    Where would suit me a 53 years old singer man travelling solo please ?

    • @MyVietnamDiary
      @MyVietnamDiary  11 หลายเดือนก่อน

      Depending on what you are interested in 😇 my favorite city is Danang. You can check out my instagram for danang daily updates. I really love everything here beach, food, people, bars… you can connect with me on instagram for daily updates from danang 😇

  • @hafsanoor7556
    @hafsanoor7556 7 หลายเดือนก่อน

    Sadly, we lost our wallet the day before yesterday from Da Nang with all our money in it. It also had our licences from back home. We may have to cut the trip short, and return without all the same things we hoped to purchase. My heart is breaking already. We had planned for more than 6 months to come to this trip. I just wish the one who found it would return it to us :(

    • @MyVietnamDiary
      @MyVietnamDiary  7 หลายเดือนก่อน +1

      Oh no…. Why don’t you send me a message on IG or WhatsApp? I will do what I can to help.

    • @MyVietnamDiary
      @MyVietnamDiary  7 หลายเดือนก่อน

      I am currently in danang now. I will contact big local pages and do what I can to help you.

    • @MyVietnamDiary
      @MyVietnamDiary  7 หลายเดือนก่อน

      My Instagram account is at @MyVietnamDiary. You can message me there. We should start looking for them soon so you can have everything you need while you are in danang still.

    • @hafsanoor7556
      @hafsanoor7556 7 หลายเดือนก่อน

      @@MyVietnamDiary omg thank you so much dear!! We are currently in Hoi An now, we'll be here till the day after tomorrow. I am messaging you on your IG account rn with the details

    • @MyVietnamDiary
      @MyVietnamDiary  7 หลายเดือนก่อน

      Cool. Message me now then I will write to all the pages right away, so everyone can see it before they go to sleep.

  • @secularnomads8787
    @secularnomads8787 7 หลายเดือนก่อน

    Do we need international driving license for driving a motorbike in Vietnam?

  • @MrSaikathalder
    @MrSaikathalder 8 หลายเดือนก่อน

    why every ones name is Nguyen?

    • @jenniechan3587
      @jenniechan3587 6 หลายเดือนก่อน

      The first mass-conversion of surnames took place during the 1230s when the Ly dynasty was overthrown by the Tran dynasty. In order to remove the Ly name from existence, those with the name were forced to change to Nguyen (the reason as to why Nguyen was chosen specifically is unknown). [From google]

  • @medone74
    @medone74 หลายเดือนก่อน

    Good points, thank you -- but you missed an important one. I lost over $5,800 by hiring the wrong tour company. I hired a Texas-based tour company that takes Vietnam Veterans to battlefield sites in Vietnam; we stayed in city hotels. One site (Phou Nhoi) I requested, where 34 of my Marine brothers died, required a permit. They knew before we left the USA that we would never see that site because they never got the permit. They blamed the Vietnam military when we were escorted away from the area. It took an investigation by Ambassador Marc Knapper of the U.S. Embassy in Hanoi, Vietnam to expose their lie. This tour company advertises in the military magazine Vietnam and only prints positive reviews making it easy for me to trust. My 55-year dream of honoring my friends, who gave their lives, was forever destroyed.

    • @MyVietnamDiary
      @MyVietnamDiary  หลายเดือนก่อน

      Omg this is the worst. I can feel how you feel. Those tour companies don’t understand how important it is for you. And may your brothers rest in peace. Sending you my condolences and hugs 💚

    • @MyVietnamDiary
      @MyVietnamDiary  หลายเดือนก่อน

      Btw, may I know the name of that company?

    • @MyVietnamDiary
      @MyVietnamDiary  หลายเดือนก่อน

      Also, maybe the military magazine didn’t even know about this side of that tour company.

  • @yassmineasri1298
    @yassmineasri1298 9 หลายเดือนก่อน

    As a foreigner moving to Vietnam Next month this video was super helpful. Thank you 🙏🏻❤️
    Also, I have some sort of questions which I would be grateful to receive their answers:
    1- How is the weather like in Hanoi? ( The Whole year ).
    2- Is there any Muslim restaurants in Hanoi ?
    3 - Is there any other solution for people who don't know how to drive motorcycle?
    4- What do you think of Cau Giay as a place to live in ?
    Thank you in advance ☺️

    • @healingnarcissism_
      @healingnarcissism_ 9 หลายเดือนก่อน

      LOLLLLL GOOGLE IS YOUR FRIEND !!!!!

    • @yassmineasri1298
      @yassmineasri1298 4 หลายเดือนก่อน

      @@healingnarcissism_ girl no one asked u 🤫

  • @michealfickling4676
    @michealfickling4676 6 หลายเดือนก่อน

    17 is a bad number

  • @paulreportingliv
    @paulreportingliv 3 หลายเดือนก่อน

    You must be a tourist guide for Vietnam?…

  • @user-fq5xh9vn3o
    @user-fq5xh9vn3o 11 หลายเดือนก่อน

    O wo;; never come to Vietnam again. they are too lazy to approve visas, etc. No wonder evcerything is closing down.

    • @MyVietnamDiary
      @MyVietnamDiary  11 หลายเดือนก่อน

      Did you try to apply for the visa online? My friends from Europe and the US always have their visa approved within 3-5 working days.

  • @monishavarma
    @monishavarma 3 หลายเดือนก่อน

    Nice