How to Get a SIM Card or eSIM for Vietnam: A Local’s Guide

The SIM card vendors at the Da Nang Airport arrival area.
I topped up my cell phone plan today in Da Nang, and I thought putting together a guide on Vietnam SIM cards for travelers would be a good ...
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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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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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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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