Travel FAQ
By Jan Dodd, Author of The Rough Guide to Vietnam
- What is the climate like in Vietnam?
- What is the time difference?
- Where can I find current dong exchange rates?
- What do I need to know regarding visas to enter Vietnam?
- Are there any other entry formalities?
- What medical precautions do I need to take?
- How safe is Vietnam?
- Is language a problem, or can I get by in English?
- Should I take my money in cash or travellers’ cheques?
- Where can I change money?
- Is it better to use dollars or dong for daily expenses?
- How widely accepted are credit cards?
- Can I get cash on my credit card?
- How do I get from the airport to central HCMC/Hanoi if I’m not being met?
- What recommendations do you have about eating in Vietnam?
- When should I tip?
- What major sights do you recommend in and around Hanoi?
- What major sights do you recommend in and around Ho Chi Minh City?
- What major sights do you recommend in and around Hué?
- What major sights do you recommend in and around Quang Nam?
- How can I organize sightseeing excursions?
- Can you recommend some tour agents?
- What level of comfort do the trains provide and how safe are they?
- What tips do you have for hiring cyclos, motorbike taxis and taxis?
- Should I bargain for everything?
- What kind of accommodation can I expect to find?
- Is it a good idea to take gifts? What would be appreciated?
- What sort of souvenirs are available to bring home?
- Is the postal system reliable? How about other forms of communication?
- What should I be aware of regarding etiquette?