Planes & air travel Air travel Air travel to and within Vietnam has improved significantly over recent years. Prior to the COVID 19 pandemic, there were a wide variety of international flight connections into and out of the hubs of Ho Chi Minh and Hanoi, as well as a plethora of domestic flight choices. Getting …
Traveling with children Planning your trip with your kids Traveling with children in Vietnam can be both rewarding and challenging — but with some care and planning both you and they can have a wonderful experience. Older children (say between 7 & 12) are often fascinated by the sheer difference in the world they observe, …
Safety, scams & traveling solo Overview Overall, Vietnam is an amazingly safe country for travelers, including women and solo travelers. There is almost no violent crime that affects tourists, and you can walk safely around the major cities at virtually any time of the day; the country towns too. Vietnamese people are friendly and hospitable, …
Transport basics Transport in Vietnam is easy Traveling to and transport around Vietnam is easy. There are many international flights into and out of the hubs of Ho Chi Minh and Hanoi. Land crossings are simpler than they were. Visa requirements are much more relaxed. Inter-city buses are good, and the trains may rattle but …
