Living and Working in Vietnam
Thinking of moving to Vietnam? Real cost of living, the job market for foreigners, and which visa route supports a long stay.
Read article →The practical details that catch travellers out: what to pack, what to wear, local laws, safety and staying in touch.
Thinking of moving to Vietnam? Real cost of living, the job market for foreigners, and which visa route supports a long stay.
Read article →The Vietnamese laws that catch travellers out, how strictly they are enforced, and the penalties that actually apply to tourists.
Read article →What is genuinely worth buying in Vietnam, the markets to visit, and how hard you should haggle before you agree a price.
Read article →Vietnam's country code is +84. How to dial from the US and elsewhere, and the cheapest ways to call or message while travelling.
Read article →What to pack for Vietnam's heat, rain and temple dress codes, plus the plug type and whether to sort a SIM before you fly.
Read article →What to wear in Vietnam's heat and humidity, what covers you at temples, and when traditional dress is expected. Pack once, get it right.
Read article →An honest read on safety in Vietnam: common scams, whether tap water is drinkable, vaccinations to consider and emergency numbers to save.
Read article →Vietnam runs on Indochina Time, UTC+7, with no daylight saving. See the current time and the difference from your own zone.
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