Updated 18 October 2026
Vietnamese Etiquette: The Things Worth Knowing
Shoes, hands, heads and feet, what saving face means, chopstick rules that matter, where bargaining is expected and the drinking custom of night one.
Money, safety & practical
All our Money, safety & practical guides for Vietnam, in one place.
6 guides: Money, safety & practical
Updated 28 July 2026
Vietnam on a Budget, What Things Really Cost
What Vietnam actually costs: where the money goes, the three budget tiers explained honestly, why cash still matters, and the expenses that double a trip.
Updated 28 July 2026
Emergency Numbers and Medical Help in Vietnam
Vietnam's emergency numbers 113, 114 and 115 and how to get help: why English is not guaranteed, when a taxi beats an ambulance, and what to arrange.
Updated 28 July 2026
Common Scams in Vietnam and How to Sidestep Them
The scams that happen in Vietnam and the ones that do not: taxi meters, the note switch, motorbike deposit disputes, tailor upsells, and how to avoid them.
Updated 28 July 2026
Travel Insurance for Vietnam, What to Check
Travel insurance for Vietnam: the motorbike clause that voids most claims, why evacuation cover matters in the mountains, and exclusions to check.
Updated 28 July 2026
Vietnam Visa and Entry Rules, Passport by Passport
How Vietnam's entry system works: the official e-visa portal, who gets visa-free entry, passport validity, and the mistakes that get people turned away.