# Don’t bring a lot of cash when traveling in the street in VN # Don’t take a taxi if you don’t know the way to get your destination clearly otherwise they will rip you off
I’m really sorry for the inconvenience you guys have encountered during the stay. I hope you guys would understand that it is unevitable for such things to occurred in a touristy area or city :(
3:15 Damn, you hit right in the bull eye. :))))) By the way, the best time to come to Vietnam actually 2~3 weeks before Tet, this is the time when everybody prepare for Tet, you can get best experience during this time.
There are alot of activities 2-3 wks before Lunar New Year, but when it get to the 1st day of Lunar New Year, everywhere will be closed for 2-3wks. I was there on 25th of January of this year, which was the 1st day of Lunar New Year and I basically stayed at home for almost 2 wks.
We didn't realize Gab was a professional singer....... 😁❤ lol great advice! We always heard about the meat situation but didn't think is was something widely used. Well definitely have to remember that when we go there.
Haaaa far from it. Yeah we heard about it mostly from other people but thought we'd throw it out there to avoid people accidentally eating it. Knowledge is power!
Wow! We just finished our Vietnam Tour and it was amazing! I wanted to ask how you were able to fly your drone? There were so many places that they didn't allow it :(.
That was quite informative. Obviously I am planning to go to Vietnam later this year, hence why I watched the video, I shall subscribe and check out your other videos from Vietnam. Hopefully you have a vegetarian one to help us tree huggers :)
“Chay” is “Vegetarian food” in Vietnamese. If you are in a restaurant, just say that word and point at yourself or the dish, the waiter would understand. Hope this tip helps ;)
What a journey it has been! No offense meant to some but I'm really selective with their street foods. I used to live in Hanoi for almost a year and I saw foods being handled with their bare hands and some glasses they don't really wash after being used for drinking by a customer.See you again Vietnam on Wednesday.But I have a feeling that your next country to visit is here in the Philippines hahaha. Peace!
It's a wonderful country but there are definitely some big differences with the western world. We love it though! Actually the Philippines isn't our next country--stay tuned for our next video ;)
For sure , if you are travelling on a budget , you should expect some dirty services . Never eat street foods . Go to decent restaurants , it's a little bit more expensive , but it's cleaner and safer ( no food poisoning and no scam ) . Use Grab or Vinasun or Mai Linh taxis for your transportations in the city . Use Phuong Trang ( FUTA ) buses for inter-city trips . They are quite affordable and very clean and safe . Never use fake taxis or companies other than Vinasun or Mai linh . Like everywhere in the world , in big cities or touristic sites , there are always pickpockets and crooks , who try to steal or scam the tourists At the local markets , small shops or with street vendors , you can bargain . But not in department stores or shopping centers . Be respectful with Vietnamese traditions and people at the churches , pagodas or temples . Never wear short clothes ( at least to cover down to your knees ) , low-necked or sleeveless shirts or T-shirts . Apart those things , VN is still the most affordable and beautiful country to visit
@@mayqueen1155 You wear short pants outside the premises of temples, pagodas, churches are acceptable. but you should not wear shorts inside the shrine.
It’s terrible Vietnam, I used to visit Ho Chi Minh with my friend, the motorcycle hit my friend and they didn’t apologize even sorry, they are so so rude , When we speak English everything expensive.
Even Vietnamese will do some your suggests. Do not bring many money, passport(place it in Hotel), becareful when you bring your bag, camera walk in the street. I don't say all Vietnamese was bad but just some of them and any country was! And Tết, we just off about 3-5 days not a month.
There has been a few mention of grab it is great but you can only get the bikes in hoi an so I used an app called fastgo there I know cause I just got back last night.
unfortunately ALL viet hotels that arent intended for foreigners only will have loud guests. u will NEVER get a good nights sleep at a true viet hotel. i dont know why but they are loud as possible when entering and exiting the room.
I just visited VN on Jan'20. in Danang night market. I choose lobster that show in front of the restaurant and they cook and serve me with the fake lobster dish😓 My first time to get fake food.
I have just returned from 10 days in HCMC, will never return, found the people the rudest I have every met, HCMC is totally overrated. I think I will stick to the lovely people of Bali.
sonny day we just spent 2 weeks in VN from Hanoi to HCMC and didnt find the locals in HCMC any ruder than in any other city of 13+ million people anywhere else.
@@stiaros i normally stay 3 weeks in Bali where the locals are sooooo much nicer, I also found the people in Singapore really nice too....but not HCMC!! no way will I ever visit there again
Smaller towns are better , people are warmer , kinder. Hcmc is full on ,busy hectic chaotic place for people to be " friendly" as you expect . Yep smaller towns is better 👌
Your sister and you look like a cute couple even though you guys don't look too bright. You won't find dog meat in Saigon. It's only found outside the main city
Vietnam is a very beautiful country, but there still have some problems with citizen interllectual. I'm Vietnamese and I know exactly what is happening. But there still a lot of friendly and kind people out there and if you could explore the culture and people in Vietnam a bit longer, I'm sure you'd very happy to be here. Thanks for coming to our country. Nice guys.
#4, I found that in Vietnam, vendors start at unusually high prices (compared to other countries in Asia). Sometimes just plain ridiculously high. And that can get annoying. So be prepared to put in even more effort than you might be used to from other countries. Of course, maybe it's just something about me that leads to this, I don't know.
... It's maybe because you shouldn't have bought anything from those vendor. 1st rule, if the one you are buying shit from one who is speaking English, you gonna get ripped off. That what i call tourist trap, if you don't see Vietnamese buying stuff there, dont go in there and generally don't go into international and/or concentrated market. Supermarket- local shop is much cheaper, if you want to buy souvenir, buy it from the local vendor, not at the airport, and generally don't buy souvenir, it's always cheaply make and horribly expensive. Get a tour guy, it's not that expensive, if you wanna have a good experience with reasonable prices. Also knowing a few Vietnamese word and know generally prices tag will save you a lot.
Rents are so high and utilities, that I was thinking of moving to cool weather Da Lat. I am retired, so a furnished studio would be perfect, and I cook for myself..Kosher Soul. I am a USA Muslim, so pork or pork products are not in my diet. I love Singapore, but too expensive, and earthquakes were the deal breakers for Acapulco. I am retired fro teaching computers and English to Spanish speaking. Enjoy and thank you for the very best Da Lat video so far... You can fly from HCMC to Dalat in about an hour. Cheap. I thank the people who share the 411..Thank you.
As for visas, you can stay 14 (15?) nights in Vietnam without a visa. For most visitors that will probably be fine. Regarding things not to do...don't dress like you are at a Thai beach resort in Vietnamese cities. You should notice the Vietnamese take pride in their appearance. I got chatting to a guy who works at a school in Hanoi, and he said one westerner turned up for a job interview wearing a Beer Lao vest and shorts, smoking outside the school gates. He apparently said "it's Asia, so people are relaxed about this kind of thing". He didn't get the job, surprisingly enough.
Yeah they have become close friends of ours actually. They're in Australia now traveling with family! They're doing really well and they're super happy for them but we definitely miss their videos too!
We think about retiring in Vietnam, but as Vegans and huge dog lovers...not sure how seeing dog on a restaurant menu is going to allow us to do that. Besides that, the country looks very interesting to us.
It is not that easy to find dog meat. Only few people who really like to eat this meat will know where to find it. The number of this kind of food shop going fewer and fewer time to time. I think the only thing you should worry is visa. Vietnam is still not launch visa for retiree so foreigners have to renew visa frequently after few months.
The couple: “ crossing street in Vietnam is crazy “
A Vietnamese kid: “ Hah.......Noobs “
So true!! They make it look easy
Them telling us not to run across the road
Me: have been running across the road in Vietnam like it's nothing
# Don’t bring a lot of cash when traveling in the street in VN
# Don’t take a taxi if you don’t know the way to get your destination clearly otherwise they will rip you off
I Am Thyda Cooking these are some good tips too!! Thanks
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Bring about $2-3 million dong and it will last you a whole day for both of you.
We miss Vietnam
I’m going in 2 days! Thanks for the tips!
Have an awesome trip!
I’m really sorry for the inconvenience you guys have encountered during the stay. I hope you guys would understand that it is unevitable for such things to occurred in a touristy area or city :(
3:15 Damn, you hit right in the bull eye. :)))))
By the way, the best time to come to Vietnam actually 2~3 weeks before Tet, this is the time when everybody prepare for Tet, you can get best experience during this time.
There are alot of activities 2-3 wks before Lunar New Year, but when it get to the 1st day of Lunar New Year, everywhere will be closed for 2-3wks.
I was there on 25th of January of this year, which was the 1st day of Lunar New Year and I basically stayed at home for almost 2 wks.
Great video! Very informative and will absolutely use these tips when we got to Vietnam in April! It's great you guys were there for a month!
It was so fun being there for so long! We felt like we really got to know the country pretty well :)
What you have mentioned do happen to the local Vietnamese too. the overall experience is what counts
We didn't realize Gab was a professional singer....... 😁❤ lol great advice! We always heard about the meat situation but didn't think is was something widely used. Well definitely have to remember that when we go there.
Haaaa far from it. Yeah we heard about it mostly from other people but thought we'd throw it out there to avoid people accidentally eating it. Knowledge is power!
Wow! We just finished our Vietnam Tour and it was amazing! I wanted to ask how you were able to fly your drone? There were so many places that they didn't allow it :(.
We only sent it up when we felt comfortable that there weren't too many people around. And even then, we only sent it up for a few minutes
@@JackandGabExplore Wow that is so ballsy (sp?) I'm always so nervous when I see officials around. Keep up the great work guys!
That was quite informative. Obviously I am planning to go to Vietnam later this year, hence why I watched the video, I shall subscribe and check out your other videos from Vietnam. Hopefully you have a vegetarian one to help us tree huggers :)
“Chay” is “Vegetarian food” in Vietnamese. If you are in a restaurant, just say that word and point at yourself or the dish, the waiter would understand. Hope this tip helps ;)
What a journey it has been! No offense meant to some but I'm really selective with their street foods. I used to live in Hanoi for almost a year and I saw foods being handled with their bare hands and some glasses they don't really wash after being used for drinking by a customer.See you again Vietnam on Wednesday.But I have a feeling that your next country to visit is here in the Philippines hahaha. Peace!
It's a wonderful country but there are definitely some big differences with the western world. We love it though! Actually the Philippines isn't our next country--stay tuned for our next video ;)
Thanks for the tips guys..keep up the good work..
Great advice! Many thanks, it is greatly appreciated.
Glad this was helpful!! :)
Very helpful. You should make this kind of informative videos more often.
If there is a socket in the train, you can use a portable flat iron to sterilise all the sheets.
Nice idea but we don't travel with a flat iron unfortunately
You are right on every thing , thanks for sharing
For sure , if you are travelling on a budget , you should expect some dirty services . Never eat street foods . Go to decent restaurants , it's a little bit more expensive , but it's cleaner and safer ( no food poisoning and no scam ) .
Use Grab or Vinasun or Mai Linh taxis for your transportations in the city . Use Phuong Trang ( FUTA ) buses for inter-city trips . They are quite affordable and very clean and safe . Never use fake taxis or companies other than Vinasun or Mai linh .
Like everywhere in the world , in big cities or touristic sites , there are always pickpockets and crooks , who try to steal or scam the tourists
At the local markets , small shops or with street vendors , you can bargain . But not in department stores or shopping centers .
Be respectful with Vietnamese traditions and people at the churches , pagodas or temples . Never wear short clothes ( at least to cover down to your knees ) , low-necked or sleeveless shirts or T-shirts .
Apart those things , VN is still the most affordable and beautiful country to visit
Huh never wear short clothes why??
@@mayqueen1155 At the temple.
@@mayqueen1155 You wear short pants outside the premises of temples, pagodas, churches are acceptable. but you should not wear shorts inside the shrine.
It’s terrible Vietnam, I used to visit Ho Chi Minh with my friend, the motorcycle hit my friend and they didn’t apologize even sorry, they are so so rude , When we speak English everything expensive.
Vietnam is def not an expensive place.
Stay at amanoi ninh thuận, it might be a little expensive but thats where vietnam is at its best, trust me
Number 7 omg guys how scary x
Really crazy! Gotta be careful
Thanks Sweet Jack & Gab :))
Even Vietnamese will do some your suggests. Do not bring many money, passport(place it in Hotel), becareful when you bring your bag, camera walk in the street. I don't say all Vietnamese was bad but just some of them and any country was! And Tết, we just off about 3-5 days not a month.
There has been a few mention of grab it is great but you can only get the bikes in hoi an so I used an app called fastgo there I know cause I just got back last night.
Thanks for letting us know! We'll give it a try next time :)
Negotiations is a norm in Asia.
Yes and Tet holiday the hotel prices inflate to something unbelievable .
10. vietnamese are gonna stare at you but no worries, we just kind of curious because there are not many foreigners who live in vietnam.
unfortunately ALL viet hotels that arent intended for foreigners only will have loud guests. u will NEVER get a good nights sleep at a true viet hotel. i dont know why but they are loud as possible when entering and exiting the room.
what's the argument for taking sleeper trains? i always fly domestic, tickets are dirt cheap.
Flights are terrible for the environment for one. Plus flying you have limited baggage and have to go through security. Trains are just easier
When will you visit Cambodia 💓😐
We were already in Cambodia :)
I just visited VN on Jan'20. in Danang night market. I choose lobster that show in front of the restaurant and they cook and serve me with the fake lobster dish😓 My first time to get fake food.
Such a lot of scammer over there .i guess
Not a lot, just be aware.
so many don'ts. how about #10 - don't go there at all
The people Vietnam so crazy
I have just returned from 10 days in HCMC, will never return, found the people the rudest I have every met, HCMC is totally overrated. I think I will stick to the lovely people of Bali.
sonny day why did you stay 10 days in one city?
sonny day we just spent 2 weeks in VN from Hanoi to HCMC and didnt find the locals in HCMC any ruder than in any other city of 13+ million people anywhere else.
@@stiaros i normally stay 3 weeks in Bali where the locals are sooooo much nicer, I also found the people in Singapore really nice too....but not HCMC!! no way will I ever visit there again
Smaller towns are better , people are warmer , kinder. Hcmc is full on ,busy hectic chaotic place for people to be " friendly" as you expect . Yep smaller towns is better 👌
The girl uptalks too much. Annoying.
They are kind of extrovert people. Except sleeping time, their mouth will work since the eyes opening :)))
Dont say du MA!
If you are a larger person don't be surprised if you get a belly rub, as you are a lucky buddha.
😂😂😂
Uh oh, I'm in trouble! 😂
Is that for real? Oh my hehehe well, my belly would be appreciated somewhere in the world 😁
Your sister and you look like a cute couple even though you guys don't look too bright. You won't find dog meat in Saigon. It's only found outside the main city
The country in SEA I prefer to visit is Thailand, SG, Malay, Indo, Philippine except Vietnam.
get out
Thanks for the tips!😃👍 looking forward to visiting Vietnam. Safe travel's guys🤙 We enjoy watching your videos ❤👍🛎🛎🛎
Thanks guys! You would love Vietnam - really amazing value for travelers
Vietnam is a very beautiful country, but there still have some problems with citizen interllectual. I'm Vietnamese and I know exactly what is happening. But there still a lot of friendly and kind people out there and if you could explore the culture and people in Vietnam a bit longer, I'm sure you'd very happy to be here. Thanks for coming to our country. Nice guys.
Visit Lunar New Year =>>>
You will be like a starving people =)))) People will leave the city and return to their homeland =))))
Use Grab or Be ( Uber app in Vietnam ) to book taxis when you come Vietnam, so you can avoid of being scammed.
9 things not to in vietnam what about the other 90000000 not to do ps its is called the american war
awesome guys! Thanks for the tips! We are headed to vietnam in two days and we are so excited!
only store that sale dog meat have dog meat. if that make sense.
Can u guys do comparison review of all south east asian countries? How should we plan? What’s your recommendations ?
This is a great idea!
Well...changing the bed sheets is happened everywhere even in U.S.😳.
#4, I found that in Vietnam, vendors start at unusually high prices (compared to other countries in Asia). Sometimes just plain ridiculously high. And that can get annoying. So be prepared to put in even more effort than you might be used to from other countries. Of course, maybe it's just something about me that leads to this, I don't know.
... It's maybe because you shouldn't have bought anything from those vendor.
1st rule, if the one you are buying shit from one who is speaking English, you gonna get ripped off. That what i call tourist trap, if you don't see Vietnamese buying stuff there, dont go in there and generally don't go into international and/or concentrated market. Supermarket- local shop is much cheaper, if you want to buy souvenir, buy it from the local vendor, not at the airport, and generally don't buy souvenir, it's always cheaply make and horribly expensive.
Get a tour guy, it's not that expensive, if you wanna have a good experience with reasonable prices. Also knowing a few Vietnamese word and know generally prices tag will save you a lot.
Stay safe and I'm enjoying your videos 👍
Hai người đẹp đôi quá 😍😍😍😍
Rents are so high and utilities, that I was thinking of moving to cool weather Da Lat. I am retired, so a furnished studio would be perfect, and I cook for myself..Kosher Soul. I am a USA Muslim, so pork or pork products are not in my diet. I love Singapore, but too expensive, and earthquakes were the deal breakers for Acapulco.
I am retired fro teaching computers and English to Spanish speaking. Enjoy and thank you for the very best Da Lat video so far...
You can fly from HCMC to Dalat in about an hour. Cheap. I thank the people who share the 411..Thank you.
Sounds like you guys expecting first class treatments on an economy/budget trip 😅😂
As for visas, you can stay 14 (15?) nights in Vietnam without a visa. For most visitors that will probably be fine. Regarding things not to do...don't dress like you are at a Thai beach resort in Vietnamese cities. You should notice the Vietnamese take pride in their appearance. I got chatting to a guy who works at a school in Hanoi, and he said one westerner turned up for a job interview wearing a Beer Lao vest and shorts, smoking outside the school gates. He apparently said "it's Asia, so people are relaxed about this kind of thing". He didn't get the job, surprisingly enough.
I am Vietnamese and I would like to say that the VietNamese did not care very much about the war 45 years ago. Welcome to VietNam 🇻🇳
Helli jack and grab wich is best economy country Cambodia or Vietnam wich is the good for travelled
It's highly unlikely that you'll order "dog" meat when in Vietnam.
You should ask the hotels to book a taxi for you, take the pictures of taxi's number plate in case.
Sounds like a my top 10 worse experience rather than a dont do
Those are so helpful, thanks!
Of course! Glad you found them helpful :) Hopefully they come in handy when you're in Vietnam!
#4 It's still a good deal for the Vendor, probably xD
Jack and Gab Explore will you visit Macedoina next month
i think that this kind of final thoughts on a country videos are really useful ! ty !
Hello from Paris, it's okay in Vietnam? with the Corona virus I Come to Saigon the 30 march I Hope my flight didn't canceled
VN is free of the virus for 3 weaks now
If you fly into phu quoc there is a free 30 day visa.
Good to know! We didn't know that
Great video!
Found you guys after your vlog with True Love Travels. Did you see they are on hiatus and most likely done? Kinda sad.
Yeah they have become close friends of ours actually. They're in Australia now traveling with family! They're doing really well and they're super happy for them but we definitely miss their videos too!
We think about retiring in Vietnam, but as Vegans and huge dog lovers...not sure how seeing dog on a restaurant menu is going to allow us to do that. Besides that, the country looks very interesting to us.
Most likely you WON'T see dog on the menu, that's like a big rumor.
It is not that easy to find dog meat. Only few people who really like to eat this meat will know where to find it. The number of this kind of food shop going fewer and fewer time to time. I think the only thing you should worry is visa. Vietnam is still not launch visa for retiree so foreigners have to renew visa frequently after few months.
Awesome video! But I had just one question.. is it safe to travel during the the Corona virus???
It's a tricky question to answer. It really depends on how things progress at this point.