The ONLY Travel Guide You'll Need to Vietnam
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- Опубліковано 18 жов 2024
- Thinking of visiting Vietnam? Make sure to watch this video before going! This is your one stop shop (with prices) on everything you should know before going. Check out interesting foods, how to get around the country, internet strength, apps to download and more!
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0:20 - Visas
2:01 - Immunizations
2:56 - Where to start
3:30 - Electricity
4:02 - Internet
4:34 - Transportation
4:51 - Buses
5:31 - Trains
8:16 - Renting Motorbikes
9:01 - International License
9:39 - Lodging (Hotels vs Airbnb’s)
10:29 - Apps for Vietnam
12:19 - FOOD!
14:54 - What to pack
19:27 - Currency
20:08 - Check list
Thank you guys!
Awesome! I'm always on the lookout for your no BS travel guides.
@@DWholeBit 😍
So love this travel guide 😍 I've been to Hanoi and I can relate to what you are sharing 👍
very helpful! thanks. My squad and I will enjoy our trip this week in Vietnam!
I am from Germany and have been living in Vietnam for 18 years. So you could say I know a bit about this country, and your video is spot on! Great!
🙏🏼Danke sehr!
horst wessel 18 years! 😲
lang lebe Deutschland, von Vietnam
anh sống ở đâu?
😂 i am vietnamese and live in Germany (also nearly 18 years but i was born here so... 🤷🏻♂️)
Was about to follow these helpful guides but realized I'm Vietnamese
bọn họ chưa thấy sâu hơn về việt nam đâu :V
HHHAHAHHAA! Brilliant!
same :)))))))
American born Vietnamese don't really know much about Vietnam. Lol
DaPoorAmerican Homestead Farming I was born and raised in Vietnam, I just don't live there right now and I do really miss Vietnam. That's why I watched this video.
Wow the title was not clickbait at all!! No BS and straight to the point. Favorited
As someone that just two weeks ago was traveling through Vietnam I would like to say that this video is 100% spot on. If your traveling to Vietnam I recommend following EVERYTHING said in this video. Wow I really wish you guys dropped this video in October it would have saved me on a few things.
🙏🏼Thanks Chris! More No BS guides on the way! Maybe to a few new destinations on your list...😃
It would be so much fun doing nothing for yourself
Good to know it's helpful and spot on! We're thinking of going sometime in the spring and can always use good advice if you have anything to add.
Your comment has reinforced our thoughts... ,Thanks Chris...
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Wow! Very nice Int Affair! Vietnam is very beautiful!!! 3 years ago I did a very epic walking trip in Vietnam and walked over 2160 kilometers from Hanoi to Ho Chi Minh City. 100% walking - took me 3 months and 3 weeks. 😅
Keep it up Int Affair!!!! Wishing you good!!! ✨🙏🏻😇☀️🌠
Very impressive with your walking from the North to the South. Wish more people would be active by walking more often. Great job!!!
Wow you just made my trip...and I haven't even gone yet
Diverte-se 😉
While others are too busy filming their pretty selves, you two are giving a great, straight forward, clear advice. Thank you!!!!
This is the most intelligent travel guide I have come across. How I wish I've discovered this channel earlier. Subscribed and will definitely follow.
🙏🏼🙏🏼Glad we could help! Have some really amazing destinations ahead!
U guys should have like millions of views, like seriously, the video quality is so professional and the effort put on each video is just so so amazing, and there's just two of you like .....how ??
Thanks for the compliment 😊 We try our best to help fellow travelers out!
I totally agree with you. They deserve it. I think it's hard to search them on UA-cam. The way UA-cam do the search . I have problem finding my own videos on UA-cam. Lol
Vietnam in 2021! My daughter's best friend is from Vietnam and we're going after high school graduation to visit her family. We can't wait! Thanks for the helpful tips.
2021 seems pretty far though :P If you come to Vietnam's countryside be prepare for hot weather and muddy ground
Now 2021 come !
OMG Guys this video is CLEARLY NO BS GUIDE TO VIETNAM!!!
I found this really helpful even though I was born and raised in Vietnam for a long time. Also you guys are very accurate in the video and I'd say this is really HELPFUL for foreigners.
🙏🏼Thanks Minh! Glad we got your approval and happy to help others 😃
#molech look it up. no offence
I live in Hong Kong, but will definitely be moving to Vietnam (Danang) soon to lower my cost of living. I've visited Danang 3 times in the past 8 months and have found the people to be very friendly and the area very livable, with all (most) of the western conveniences. Thanks for the video!
Yes, that is my country, Vietnam. I am glad that you guys can explore something different there. Thank you!!
I got back (to the UK) from Vietnam last week. I watched a couple of your videos before going and they helped tremendously. It was an amazing trip and your preparation advise meant my wife and I could really enjoy everything Vietnam has to offer. Thank you :)
Thanks Richard! Love getting messages like this 😍
I saw like 50 videos, literary. This is the BEST OF THE BEST. Final no show-off people on youtube.
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I've been working in (Australian) television production for over 30 years, and I must say, your videos are brilliant.
I really appreciate the production value you add. Most other "tourist videos" are painful to watch, with either too much selfie stick, and/or devoid of any real take-away information, or the editing is just woeful. The general population may not appreciate (or be oblivious to) the extra work that goes into what you guys do. Not lost on me though. (I'm curious as what industry you guys came from, before the travel?)
I love the way you two naturally bounce off each other with sharing the commentary, the use of relevant overlay (we call it overlay - Americans tend to call it B-roll), and the ratio of peices to camera/commentary vs music. Keep up the great work. We're off to Vietnam in 6 weeks, and looking forward to it. Cheers, Adam
Wow! Thanks Adam- really means a lot! We appreciate you taking the time to write the thoughtful message 😃
I think in this situation we can't discount anyone's video as a LOT of work goes into them regardless if they are "good" or not. We've worked hard over the last 2 years to get to a production level we're proud of and we're super excited to see what the next year or two has to bring to our evolution!
We come from the travel and hospitality industry. Before we started the travel videos we both worked for Expedia.com where we were account managers in the DC area. Hard to walk away from that job but still have amazing connections in the company!
We have a LOT more content on the way. Let us know if you know of any television opportunities in Australia in the meanwhile 😉We're always open to traveling to new places and taking on new challenges!
I totally agree. Out of the hundreds of presenters I have seen you two do the best job for the reasons just mentioned.
You guys are amazing! I lived in California for 39 years. Traveling to Vietnam in and out Vietnam for the last 18 years. I lived in Vietnam right now over 2 years. You guys are right to the teeth especially for a foreigner. I don't even see a Vietnamese American know so much about Vietnam like you guys. I thought you guys didn't know about the driver license, but you guys got that down too. Good job!
🙏🏼Thank you! Just trying to help others with info that we didn't know the answers to before visiting. Vietnam is an extremely fascinating country that everyone should visit at least once in their lifetime (if they have the opportunity)! ❤️🇻🇳
Vietnamese food is unbeatable not only for foreigners but also people who were born in Vietnam like me. Since living there almost 23 years before moving to the U.S, I still want to go back to visit my mother country when I have chance. I love these kinds of video which introduce Vietnam to everyone over the world
Glad we could share! Makes us want to go back frequently as well...
Wow! The best travel vlog ever. You say no BS and it's no BS! This is all excellent, pertinent information. So many travel vlogs are full of nonsense by people who do not even research the place that they are in but rather shoot themselves trying to figure out their surroundings. Thank you, I will follow you here, on instagram and fb.
🙏🏼Thank you! Many more to come...😃
I ended up splurging a tad bit on my trip. Took domestic flights, hired drivers, villas, etc.. one of the best trip ever since my only focus was food! Great video, pls visit VN!
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Guys! Thank you SO much for this video. My husband and I are going to Vietnam for two months in March and this video was packed full of information. We've enjoyed watching your journey the last few months. Keep up the amazing work :)
Thank you 🙏🏼Glad you all will be putting it to use!
I've been to Vietnam many times and I endorse the majority of what you say. I wanted to get an e visa this time but because I'm staying there 6 weeks plus it's not an option. So it's back to the mad rush off the plane to the visa on arrival desk. The main downside of this is having my checked luggage unattended while I wait to get through immigration. Totally agree about the language. It's not that easy being a tone language but try to learn thank you and sorry. It's worth the effort. I love Saigon and love Vietnam. It's my go to place in Asia. The Vietnamese may be in your face but you know where you stand. They also have a great sense of humour. I like that but I'm an Aussie so maybe I'm weird.
Thanks Doug! Can't wait to go back 😍🇻🇳
GREAT commentary! I was in Vietnam during the war. In 2013 I went back for my first visit. I was amazed at the improvements, although there is still a lot of antiquated infrastructure. Most of it was quite antiquated. I recall taking a train from Saigon to Nha Trang and that train was at least a 1940s edition. I return again in January and February 2023. It was absolutely astounded at how modernized the entire country had become.
I’m going to back again in January February, and March 2024. There’s so many absolutely beautiful locations there! The people are amazingly friendly. Even those in Hanoi, whom we bombed so severely during the war Americans are highly regarded throughout the country. I love the Vietnamese people and I love their country. Thank you for your very helpful insights!
Vietnam is such a special place! I (Rafael) just went back again in September. Got to check out a lot of my favorite places and visit some of my favorite people! Can't wait to go back again!
Thank you, guys! Your videos really helped in planning and executing our trip to Vietnam this year! We highly appreciate the level of detail you cover in your videos, and we found them all very helpful! Keep up the great work, and wishing you both a wonderful 2020 in advance!
Thank you 🙏🏼🙏🏼Glad you all found it useful and happy you're getting to explore such a beautiful country!
I have lived in Vietnam 7 years and this video is absolutely on point. If you are traveling to Vietnam have a great time.
You guys are pretty awesome. I know Vietnam reasonably well, having been there few times. But this is a comprehensive travelogue with so much micro and macro detail, I learnt some new things.
Well done! I predict our channel will grow quickly. Here's to your first 50k
Amazing how this country was such a treat in the 60's-70's and now people are vacationing here.
Great great video guys!! Priceless information you guys are the Truth, keep them coming
🙏🏼Thank you Ray! LOT of great videos to come!
Hi guys nice to meet you both. We were meant to be in Vietnam last month but unfortunately covid cancelled it. Thanks so much for sharing your experience with us. Just found your channel today and really pleased we have your videos are awesome. See you soon. X
Great guide :) Might be worth mentioning that the pre-approval letters and E-Visas are only good if you're flying into Vietnam. If you plan on getting there by bus, like from Cambodia or Laos, you'll need a full visa in your passport before even getting on the bus. Love the section on food, those pancakes were my favourite when we were in Vietnam. So good!
Very true! Should have mentioned that in the guide but hopefully when people access the website they will read up on it! Thanks 🙏🏼
That's a great piece of information to know! Thank you!
Thank you for your great information about Vietnam. Your video has all the specific ideas about travelling in Vietnam. As a Vietnamese, I can say that it’s 100% true.
Keep doing great thing and hopefully you guys will revisit Vietnam soon! 🇻🇳
Thank you 🙏🏼🙏🏼Vietnam is a special place to us 😍🇻🇳
started going in in '01. lots of changes. best advice ive ever been given and the best i always give...get off the beaten path. get a motor bike, get on hwy 1 and just drive man.
🙌🏼preach
I am German making my second home in Vietnam (North). Amazing how many Vietnamese speak German, as they used to work in East Germany. This is the first Guide that I can say is honest. First thing ....the absolute favorite app for messaging is Viber in Vietnam. Second...you change money in a Jewelry store, never in a Bank. Third....if you are a Ballroom dancer Vietnam will be haven for you....you can go Ballroom dancing in most major cities at 9.00a.m in the morning, again at 3.00pm and again at 8.00p.m, seven days a week, and those places are packed...and everyone dresses up! Other than that.....well done!
I’ve been watching your videos for a couple months now. I found you guys via your no BS guide to El Nido. At this point, your videos are the best travel videos I’ve found on UA-cam. Your tips along with your video style are A+. I can’t thank you enough for all the recommendations you’ve given me as I travel through SE Asia myself. I would love if you did a video just like this for Thailand.
As for tips for ATMs, VP bank doesn’t charge a fee and they will let you withdraw 5 million VND per transaction. I’ve been travelling Vietnam north to south for a month now, and VP bank is the only ATM I’ve used.
🙏🏼Thanks Scotty!! Also- thanks for sharing the bank tip! No BS to Thailand is on the way in the next few months! We're super excited about that one and have some really great things to share 😍
Hope your travels are going well! It really is unbelievable how great their video quality is.
Some most popular and good banks you can find in every province are ACB, Sacombank, Vietcombank. Vp is good but sometime you can find them in countryside.
-Vietnamese street food is usually around 20.000 to 35.000 (1->2 $).
-famous communiating app are fb messenger and zalo.
- grab is King. U're right :))
- always keep toilet paper and wet wipes in your backapack.
- in most case MUST ask for the prices first, somes will over charge if you dnt know prices.
I was born in Vietnam! I lived USA more than 40 years, I don’t know much about VN. Thanks for your video. Good luck 👍 both of you....
Vietnam is a beautiful place.It is my dream to see it at least once.
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Go!! The people are great and the food I still crave. It can be scary at first, but you will quickly feel at home. I have gone twice now and can't wait to go again.
Thanks for your suport VN!
Thank you sooo much ! (we're going to Vietnam next month) Could listen to you guys for days.Such a joy to see beautiful people like you. Stay blessed ♥♥
Thank you 🙏🏼More No BS style guides (and other types) on the way!
Great video! I think that getting a local sim-card is well worth it. Cost us around £7.50 for a month of unlimited data, internal calls and messages. It really helped with getting around, helping with translation and interpreting menu's (although most are also printed in English). My girlfriend and I upgraded to a private two-birth cabin overnight train from Lao Cai to Hanoi. Worked out as around £18 each, but was well worth it- both slept incredibly well! Also if you do buy sun cream when in Vietnam, be careful as some have bleaching agents it (it is fashionable to be pale in Vietnam, signifies wealth).
Nice! Thanks for the tips Mark!
Mark Pickess No! Being pale in Vietnam doesn't necessarily mean wealth. It means you're working indoor, white collar worker. I'm Vietnamese myself.
Really appreciate all of your videos! I've been planning my trip to Vietnam for a while now, and your videos are the first no-nonsense videos I've found, and you definitely hit all the key info points! Very helpful! Thanks so much to both of you! You guys really seem to have thought of everything!!
🙏🏼🙏🏼 Glad we could help! Safe travels ✌🏼
Hi. If you want to travel to Vietnam please contact me. I want to help you and practice my English 😘
This guide was incredible! I really like this format and hope you two do this for all the countries you visit; especially the ones where it’s nice quite so simple to just get off the plane and go. I wasn’t even aware of an evisa and this really helped out; I just thought there was visa on arrival and pre approval.
Looking forward to your next video!
🙏🏼Thanks as always Ian!! Great stuff coming soon 😍
Your tips about traveling in Vietnam are on point!!! Thank you!
Yes I am haha. Flying out to Vietnam in 5 Days!! Thank you for this awesome video, great info! This is the 2nd video I’ve come across, I like you guys 😄❤️🤙🏽
🙏🏼 Thanks Joey!
Been in Vietnam and the place was so beautiful, great foods, and nice people.
All my Vietnam memories are uploaded in my UA-cam channel.
Wow! That was very very informative!! This is something people charge for. So thank you!
Thanks you all 🙏🏼Hope it helps lots of future travelers!
@@IntAffair Omg for sure! We are saving this for when we go to Vietnam!
I just visited this awesome country and it was amazing! can't wait to visit again.. cam on!! PS to others: Just say you're "married" or yell "wife!!".. to those ""boom boom?" guys and they'll respect your faithfulness and won't ask you even once again! Respect!
I don't understand your comment. What is a boom boom guy?
@ Pimps. Ugh. Disgusting. Should be outlawed.
This is one of the best and complete travel info video. Thanks for sharing and putting this together. Smashed! 👍
😂Thank you! 👍🏼👀
I've spent over a year in Vietnam on eight trips since 1996. You are spot on.
If you speak Vietnamese, your chances of getting what you want are multiplied many times.
Even a little bit makes a difference.
Went to Vietnam recently - just a quick note, in Hanoi it was constantly freezing. If you go through Dec-Jan make sure you pack warm clothes if you’re heading up north. Maybe it’s just because I’m Australian and was used to incredibly hot weather but I found Hanoi freezing!
Thanks for the suggestion Eleanor 😃
YOU TWO REALLY are an exceptional team providing comprehensive, clear, succinct, orderly, important information delivered in a (somewhat) spontaneously yet fun manner. I am doing research for a trip that will be coming up in November and found all of your comments and images quite helpful. Well done; congratulations! thank you for taking the time to help me and others!!
about train travel-----a truly beautiful and spectacular ride is between Da Nang and Hue (central coast area) The mountains jut out into the sea in that area just north of Da Nang. Board the train and hang out on the RIGHT (starboard) side of the train as the railroad winds in and out of the mountains high above the sea. Spectacular and dramatic according to the weather.(coming south from Hue, stay on the LEFT (port) side so you will be looking out over the sea and not at the mountainside which is close to the side of the train. If you are taking the train from Ha Noi, check the schedule so you traverse this area in daylight. Also, consider renting a Honda and do the old road covering the same topography as the train. (Now there is a tunnel running through the mountain which makes the trip much shorter, but boring). (The busses all use the tunnel, by the way(
The most helpful video for Vietnam I've seen on UA-cam so far, thank you guys for this valuable information. Keep it up🤩
My family thinks I am insane for wanting to go to Vietnam, but its always been number 1 on my list. I absolutely love the culture, and would go in a heartbeat. Due to my studies in post-secondary, a lot of job opportunities are there, and I would love to experience them. Hopefully one day ill get there.
Go check out "Vietnam Meets Dustin" to watch Dustin, a model, living in the countryside. Such a contrast from his modelling and health sciences background to seeing him muck around in the mud and loving it. Also, check out Phuc Map's videos. He's so endearing and entertaining. He's pals with Dustin. And also Max McFarlin is now based in Saigon, I think. His thick southern accent is something to behold. LOL
So I appreciate the fact that you guys tackled logistics issues. Not the sexiest topics but definitely the most helpful.
I’m from Vietnam and I recommend going to the country side more then the city if you want the real Vietnam experience
Which city would you recommend most?
Omfg, this vid is so underrated, the most useful and correct vid ab Vietnam so far, thank you guys.
I'm glad that u two enjoyed our country, i hope to welcome you guys many more times to come.
Thank you again
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Excellent tips all around, much appreciated for your insight. I got a multiple entry Visa because i am planning to visit Vietnam annually.
Wish we could do the same 😍🇻🇳
@@IntAffair why not? I just renewed mine for $70, good for 5 yrs... it used to be $100. You need to go to a Vietnamese Travel Agency....they'll handle it for you...takes about 7 days or so but you will have to surrender your passport...you'll get it back though.
You two made a very comprehensive video!!! I left Vietnam to study for 2 years already, really miss the food there.
We miss it a lot too!
Very very concise and helpful tips and advice. Wel done. As a traveler of thailand and vietnam this is a well done video. 👍🏻
Thanks Bryon 🙏🏼
I was amazed by the high quality of information of this video. I've just subscribed to the channel and I'm going to explore it to the fullest. Thank you!
I'm getting ready for my first solo trip to Vietnam and this was SO helpful! Thank you so so much for your help!
I highly recommend getting a Charles Schwab checking account. No minimum. No monthly fee. It reimburses all the ATM fees at the end of the month. The catches are 1) opening the checking account will also open a brokerage account, but you can leave the account at 0. 2) they do a hard pull/inquiry.
Glad we could help! Enjoy your trip and eat everything!
@@IntAffair I CAN'T WAIT! :D
Hi Michelle, have you already travelled? I'm leaving Italy by myself to Saigon in a week
That would be the best travel guide I have ever watched, clear, informative, useful information without the BS, great job.
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Thank you for your excellent information, and keeping music low.
Ladies use a large mouth container for #1 and plastic bag, and white vinegar spray for #2.
As a person about to travel to Vietnam in a month, your statement confuses me.
Why would someone need a container and a plastic bag for the bathroom?
There being no toilet paper makes some sense, but you seem to imply they don't have bathrooms at all.
Is the need of a plastic bag for #2 a common occurrence?
Just checked this vid again... got back last month from my 11th trip to Vietnam and I'm making quick travel vids in NYC now where I live. I am so impressed with your editing and content. Very professional and at the same time with a personal feel. I did make one huge mistake on my trip in August 2019 not getting my visa in advance... I was under the impression somehow that I could get it in Vietnam this time but they wouldn't let me on the plane in Newark without it. The airline told me to call a number and I got help from a place called Go Vietnam Visa and they worked it all out all the way to someone meeting me at way late at night in the airport in Saigon to hand me the final paperwork. It cost but my flights were all cheap seats and non-refundable so it saved me a lot. Cheers !
I fly there tonight 😍
Getting ready for our trip through Thailand, Cambodia and Vietnam. Your vids are spot on.
Excellent, information packed video. Thank you.
Motorcycle Rental: Be VERY VERY careful. Especially if you're planning highway rides, if you don't have a Vietnamese Drivers License, your insurance will not cover any potential accidents. That's a potential deal-breaker. Most people get by with no accidents (especially in slow city traffic) but even a one-in-a-thousand chance is something I would be wary about.
Thank you and thanks for helping others!
@@IntAffair wait motorbike insur. covers a wreck? When did this change, the last 2 bikes i've bought the insur was almost a return in some money if my bike was defective or stolen.
Don't even waste your money on insurance in Vietnam. They are not going to pay. Drive at your own risk.
@@dapooramericanhomesteadfar7192 Pretty much, few days ago i was hit pretty bad by a taxi - fucker didn't even have any. We where in Dis 2, and just demanded his insurence and no money..anyways, after telling everyone to call the traffic police the taxi driver ended up paying us 9 million strait cash.
The common sense here is still stuck in the 1500's, but agree insurence is a joke here
Clarification: Your *Travel Insurance* will create issues with hospitalization coverage abroad, if they realize you were in an accident while *illegaly* riding a motorcycle.
I applaud you 2 for being so informative and more importantly, so respectful 🙏
Thanks Dylan 🙏🏼🙏🏼
Regarding having a driver's license: I was told that an international driver's license is valid. I just spent two months riding motorbikes in Vietnam. I was stopped by police twice for no good reason (was not speeding, had a helmet on, etc). The first time the police were friendly and laughing and asked me a few simple questions and then let me go without asking for any money. The next day, in Mui Ne, I was stopped by two policemen on one motorbike. They were clearly targeting tourists to line their own pockets illegally. They used the excuse that I did not have a driver's license (local or international) to say that I owed a 2M dong fine ($86). I had been warned that this situation could happen so I wasn't surprised. I said no, that's too much money. The police tried to say the fine was 2M, but after I resisted they said 1M would be okay and I could go. I continued to resist and offered them 500K ($22) and they finally took that cash and let me go. Locals told me that they are targeted by corrupt policemen as much or more than expats are, with the standard bribe being 200K ($9).
As annoying as it is to be targeted and milked by a corrupt policeman, the bribes are still much lower in cost than the official fines given out by the Public Revenue Officers [PROs] (highway patrol, traffic police) in the West.
Regarding toilet paper in Vietnam, I cannot remember any bathrooms in two months that did not have toilet paper. Of course, you should be using the sprayer first and then using the paper to dry yourself. This system is far cleaner than the Western system of smearing crap all over your skin with paper, leaving a residue that lingers for hours until you happen to take a shower (so disgusting).
you must take wet shits most people are clean aftter wipe
@@baoishere7 Try smelling someone's bung hole after they take a crap and just wiping with toilet paper. Believe me, the water plus drying off with toilet paper is much cleaner, albeit more challenging for those of whom grew up using only toilet paper.
Your opening statement still brings chills. My Army training in summer 1970 was for Vietnam. I never went. Nor do I plan to but I enjoyed this video. I completely agree about speaking some of the languages. That's why I have some Mandarin, Portuguese, French, German, Irish, and Arabic.
The Directorate for Roads of Vietnam has announced plans to issue international driving permits to local residents and recognize licenses held by foreign drivers staring in 2015.
"The move was announced after the country acceded to the Vienna Convention on Road Traffic (in August),” said Nguyen Van Quyen, the agency’s deputy director.
"Those who study, work or live in a foreign country may apply for an international driving permit.”
The permit will carry the same validity and legal weight as the domestic license without requiring the holder to take any written or practical test, he said.
Wow this is so helpful! You guys are great! Going to vietnam for the first time this summer. First time out of the country by myself!
good luck to you. hope you will have a great time in Vietnam.
Thanks Christopher! Safe travels ✌🏼
I've been to Vietnam seven times for a total of 6 months. I was there during two bird flu scares(once when chicken was banned in Saigon). I often travel with Vietnamese friends from USA. I've never heard of typhoid pills, nor of anyone contracting that. I have a fairly weak immune system(my kids get me sick every time their school year starts), but I never got sick in Vietnam. My 2cents
wow !! this was the best video that i ever saw on youtube. No BS straight facts. great job guys !!
🙏🏼🙏🏼Thank you! Glad we can help!
Don’t need hiking boots in Sapa either. Sneakers will do
I was watching this again to prepare for our trip and just realized you have linked different parts of your video for quick access. What a great thoughtful idea👏👏🙏❤️
2:03, i didn't see the two archipelago Hoàng Sa and Trường Sa in Vietnam
One of the most informative videos I’ve seen on UA-cam. Well done!
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6'8"? Dude how do you even fly?
imagine what Ryanair would be like for him lol
Exit row
I am Vietnamese, and I approve this video. Definitely the best Vietnam travel video. Thanks for producing!
8:44 - 8:50 was some kind of local motorbike street fight 20vs20 ?
Lol its motorbikes parking
Yep that was happened in my country super crazy traffic
I am leaving for Vietnam in one week and I am staying two months. I am so exited and nerves but watching your video realy helped me to clam down and get everything ready. Thank you so much! You videos are sooo good!
Thanks for checking us out 🙏🏼Glad we could help with your trip! Don't get nervous, it's going to be an amazing experience 😍
@@IntAffair Thank you so much for responding! I will think of your videos when I am enjoying my trip!
Just left Vietnam I miss my street pho....35,000 VND
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*VND
I miss USA pho more than Vietnam. I like my steak rare. I don't feel comfortable eat rare steak in my pho in Vietnam.
35,000VND for a street pho is "okay",you should find more local pho because it's normally 15000~30000VND
35,000VND is restaurant's price :)
if you come back in vietnam,you should try "bun rieu cua" it's delicious
You can get 2 bowls with it. Lol
Preparing for my trip to vietnam in January, I believe I've watched this video dozens of times.
🙏🏼🙏🏼Glad we could help!
My family is from Vietnam. I'm going back after 16 years (I am 22) to my family home country. Thank you for these guides
Amazing country and amazing people! Glad you are going back! ❤️🇻🇳
If you are in the US, you can get a 5-year visa since you are your parents are Vietnamese.
I'm living in USA and also have traveling around some European & Asian countries...The last one in shot time to stop by Vietnam, I had some feeling very comfortable and happiest...Thank you for your Video helping me more experiences to learn for next trips...
Thanks for watching 😃Happy to help!
the layout and clarity of this video is top notch. Fantastic.
Thank you Christine 🙏🏼🙏🏼
Thanks guys. Flying to Vietnam soon and your advice was just what i needed.
Glad we could help! Safe travels ✌🏼
@@IntAffair thank you. Where you guys going next this year?
I travelled to Vietnam several times and I’m a Vietnamese. You two did an outstanding job on this video and others.... definitely no BS.
Great job for the inexperience and experienced.
Thank you Thien! Love getting messages like this 😍
I come from Vietnam. nice to make friends with people all over the world. Welcome to Vietnam. Thank you, everyone, for your love for Vietnam.
Great job guys. I'm Vietnamese, and it was helpful. Not bad pronouncing the food too! Thank you for sharing. Tim
Thanks you guys, just putting our plans together for a trip to Vietnam in February.
your information is informative and straight forward, and you have a new subscriber.
Thanks you all! We're working on that 1-4 week guide to Vietnam and we should have it out in the next few weeks! Hope it can also help with the trip in February!
Your channel is awesome. I'm so glad I found you. We just started a channel, we travel the US. A large percentage of our subscribers are Vietnamese. Your channel has been a big help. Going to binge watch your videos! Thanks for the help.
I am thinking now of visiting Vietnam after watching your video! Thanks,
Woeewww, That was impressive. As a 100 % Vietnamese, I found this video super helpful for someone whos planning to travel Vietnam. I actually watched a couple videos from other UA-camrs and there was always either misunderstanding or wrong information.Guys honestly, you are so A M A Z I N G to this make this vid, I couldnt tell how much efforts you put into it. Thank you SO SO much. I really enjoyed it. Keep it up guys !!!!
Thank you 🙏🏼Love getting messages like this! Glad we could help others 😃
Congratulations guys, easily the best travel guide channel I've found. Love love love the recycle bag idea at the end. Cheers, from sunny Cornwall and if you are ever over here etc :)
You both absolutely nailed it. I am planning for a solo budget trip to Vietnam and been searching for good tips.and it's the 7 video I looking for tips and so far you gave me the best tips and preparation hacks. Thank you so much.
Good video. Keeping my eyes peeled for informative videos on Vietnam.
Still the best all purpose guide to Vietnam. Great job team.
been to Vietnam a long time ago and then the only worries in them days were bullets flying towards me. on a more serious note you have a great videos and it makes me want to return there. you all have the best of time.
Thank you 🙏🏼Things have changed a lot (obviously)! Beautiful county with beautiful people and amazing food! Reason enough to go back 😍🇻🇳