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Vietnamese dong banknotes, the currency used throughout Vietnam

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.

Limestone karst islands rising from calm water in Ha Long Bay, northern Vietnam, on a clear morning

Trip planning Updated 14 January 2026

First Time in Vietnam: The Only Guide You Need

Planning your first trip to Vietnam? Here is when to go, how to route north to south, the visa in plain English, how to get around, and mistakes to skip.

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Vietnam on a Budget, What Things Really Cost

First Time in Vietnam: The Only Guide You Need