5 TIPS YOU NEED TO KNOW - VIETNAM TRAVEL ADVICE  

What is worse than being in situations you have never wished for? Come on; it's not reading the tips posted ubiquitously on the Internet! We are sure that you will never want to see your wallets and passports disappeared so suddenly, or find yourself spending all day in the hotels because of the rain you never asked for! When traveling to a whole new country, it is always better to gain some knowledge beforehand. Visiting Vietnam is not an exception. Here are some very helpful tips that would help you enjoy thoroughly your Vietnam tours!

1. Google and/or Apple map is your friend!
Personally, I think this is true not only in Vietnam but also in other countries in the world. Tired of reading and deciphering countless meanings of cryptic yet incomprehensible symbols? Digital maps are your best friends! Just type in the name of the place you want to go to and...Boom! The maps will even show you the shortest way to get there yet keep track of your location. For instance, when you're so hungry, and you want to get some Vietnamese food in Ben Thanh market, just type it in, or if you are lazy, just say something like "OK Google, where is Ben Thanh Market," and then your job is done.

Digital maps - your best friend on Vietnam tours

2. Weather applications are your friends, too!
Just like digital maps, weather apps are the easiest way to help you understand the current weather so that you can plan out your trips even easier. In case you prefer a more traditional way, check out the weather in Vietnam to grasp a decent understanding about the weather in Vietnam.

Understanding the weather in Vietnam helps make your Vietnam tours more enjoyable.

3. Watch out your wallet, passport, or any important personal papers.
Just like in any other big city in the world, robbery and pickpockets are rampant. Always keep eyes on your personal stuff such as wallets, passport, and tickets. When in public, it is recommendable that you don't use your phone so conspicuously because it would attract robbers. Don't leave your expensive laptop or DSLR in a not-so-fancy hotel. Trust nobody when it comes to personal luggage, even to foreign strangers or people that might look highly civilized. If you have any trouble with your personal papers such as passports, please contact the Embassy of your country as quick as possible. However, don't worry, this is just to ensure that you will face no risk when traveling, it is actually not really that bad in big cities such as Hanoi and Ho Chi Minh City. Just be careful and go enjoy your Vietnam beach holidays, Vietnam bike tours, or even Vietnam honeymoon with no hesitation!

Most important Vietnam travel advice: watch out your wallets!

4. Be chary of taxi scams.
Unlike in the major cities in developed countries, most Vietnamese get themselves a motorbike to commute in the cities. To foreign travelers, especially to those who do not know how to drive and to those who are appalled of the traffic in Vietnam, taxis seem to be the only option. Besides charismatic taxis brands such as Mai Linh and Vinasun, some of the other taxi brands, in a not so rare occasion, would drive you roundabout using longer routes and thus the money you will have to pay is unbelievable!

Important Vietnam travel advice: use charismatic taxi brands.

5. Never stop smiling.
Trust me, Vietnamese love sweet and lovely demeanors. When you are lost in the middle of nowhere, just ask the locals with a smile on your face, chances are you will most likely get a very detailed and helpful answer.

Vietnam travel advice: keep smiling.

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