Best Apps for Traveling in Vietnam

A collage of personal screenshots showing the best apps for traveling in Vietnam
As a long-time expat living in Vietnam, I use several apps to make daily life easier. Some apps are popular worldwide, and others only in Vietnam or Southeast ...
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How to Get From Da Nang to Hoi An: 3 Easy Ways by a Local

An Hoi Bridge in Hoi An Old Town
There are a few different ways to get from Da Nang to Hoi An. I actually just rode my motorbike to Hoi An from Da Nang yesterday. The ...
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Common Vietnam Travel FAQs

The People's Committee Building in District 1, Ho Chi Minh City, at sunset.
If you’re just beginning to plan your trip to Vietnam, this page will save you hours of research. Visas, SIM cards, ATMs, getting around, safety, best times to ...
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Is Vietnam Safe for Tourists? What About American Tourists?

Walking on the street in Hoi An, Vietnam, behind a motorbike and ladies on bicycles in conical hats.
I moved to Vietnam from the USA in 2018. As someone who’s lived in Ho Chi Minh City and Da Nang, I can shed some light on the ...
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Vietnam Visa Requirements: Do I Need a Visa to Visit Vietnam?

Daytime at the People's Committee Building in District 1, Ho Chi Minh City, Vietnam.
Do I need a visa for Vietnam? How do I apply for one? How much does a Vietnam visa cost? Can I enter Vietnam visa-free? How do I ...
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Da Nang or Hoi An: Which is Better to Stay?

Hoi An's Old Town, showing people riding motorbikes, tourists, locals, old buildings, trees, lanterns, and various shops along the road.
I moved to Da Nang from the USA in 2018. I visit Hoi An regularly on my motorbike for coffee, to eat, or to explore.  I was talking ...
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17 Ho Chi Minh City Travel Tips for First-Time Visitors

The People's Committee Building lit up at night, with the Vincom mall in the background, and locals and tourists on motorbikes in downtown District 1, Ho Chi Minh City, Vietnam.
Ho Chi Minh City can be overwhelming to navigate for first-time visitors. The city’s infrastructure isn’t fully developed, and the overall travel experience isn’t as streamlined as nearby ...
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Ho Chi Minh City vs. Bangkok: Best Destination for Travelers

Landmark 81 skyscraper in Binh Thanh District, Ho Chi Minh City, the tallest building in Vietnam and second tallest in Southeast Asia.
I moved to Da Nang, Vietnam, in 2018 and then lived in Ho Chi Minh City. I’ve lived in four different districts in HCMC: District 8, District 7, ...
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Ho Chi Minh City 3-Day Itinerary for First-Timers

The courtyard of the Independence Palace in Ho Chi Minh City, with tourists and two army tanks in the foreground and the palace in the background.
Three days is a great amount of time to spend in Ho Chi Minh City. I’ve put together a three-day itinerary that takes you to HCMC’s best attractions, ...
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How to Use Grab in Vietnam: Alternative to Uber and Uber Eats

Grab app delivery driver picking up food from restaurant in Ho Chi Minh City before making the delivery
Over the years of living in Vietnam and Thailand, I’ve spent thousands of dollars on the Grab app. Not for taxis, though – for food deliveries! The Grab ...
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