Thank you Anna. I am glad that you find it useful. Hope you have a great trip in Vietnam 🇻🇳 💚

Thank you Henry. I am glad that you have enjoyed it 😁 Have you tried to drive here? 😁

@@MyVietnamDiary Hey! Yes I rented a scooter for around a week in Ninh Binh and then 3 weeks in Da Nang. It was certainly an unforgettable experience 😁

Thank you Diego 🥰

Thanks Alden. 😇

Thank you Kerry 😇

It has been 6 months. Did you move? I going there in November. Could you please offer one tip you should have done before leaving? Thank you. :)

You’re welcome. I’m glad it helps. 😇 Have a good trip in Vietnam 🇻🇳

Thank you so much 😇🙏❤️

Thanks Paul for sharing 🙏 for some reasons when I checked it, the fee was like that. I will double check it and verify it again at Agribank’s ATM. I will keep everyone updated. I appreciate it 🫶

Thank you,planning on visiting in February 2024

Thank you so much 💚

Japan???? ok...

Thanks Julie. Good points. 😇I'm going to watch your video now. Thank you for sharing 🤗

I am glad that you found it helpful. I hope you will have a good trip in Vietnam 🇻🇳🙏

How did it go if you don't mind and have the time? Maybe one tip, please. I'll be there in November 2024. Thank you and hope you are enjoying it.

@@Mr.DJones Hi!! It was a great one. We went to Hanoi specifically. Where in Vietnam will you be? It was summer when we went and it was really hot and humid so I think November is a great month to go to 😊 Bus is a good option to commute from the airport to city center, it's cheap and safe so I recommend. Tip!! download grab for transpo and be careful when crossing the street haha. Wish you a great time!!!

@@jjjinny Thank you very much. Not sure where I'll start, most likely north as it will get colder later in the winter and that's not for me. Thanks for the tip, I'll do that.

@@Mr.DJones You're welcome. Hope you have a great time. Also, don't forget to try pho, banh mi and egg coffee ☺️

I am glad you find it useful. To enter Vietnam in 2023: traveling insurance is Not Compulsory and you don’t need a pcr test certificate.

But I suggest travel insurance. Better to have and not need than need and not have

I am glad you find it useful. 😇 Yes, July is good, but it depends on which areas you want to see, what things you are interested in doing and how long you would want to spend your time here 😇

I saw your email, but my schedule is full now. I will spend sometime and send you a response.

I am glad you have found it useful. For those two places, from Dec to March is better. In oct and nov, it still the rain season. 🍀

@@MyVietnamDiary wow, is it rain all day for those place? How about in September?

Depending on each day 😅 probably it rains here and there but from Dec to March, it's better 😇 I like venturing out to the forests and farms in dalat, watching clouds in the morning so i prefer it when the weather is at its best.

Hello David, are you planning to move here? I have seen people playing pickleball in danang, but I am not sure where they get the paddle from. It’s not popular in Vietnam yet (as far as I have known)

@@MyVietnamDiary Thank you for replying. I am visiting VN for two months in Oct/Nov. to see if I want to retire there. I'm starting in Hanoi and working my way down but will most likely pass HCMC, just to big. Thank you again.

Thank you 😇 I am glad you found it useful. Answer to your question: YES, absolutely 😇

Wishing you a great trip in Vietnam 🇻🇳

Is there a pocket wifi rentals in Noi Bai International Airport? Thank you:)

​@@SamSalcedoi headd pocket wifis arent rly worth it but u could still check it out

I would like to know that, too 😊

Namaste from Vietnam ❤️ I am glad that the video is useful for you. Regarding to your questions, I have the answer below. 😇 1. It’s ok to buy it at the airport. The first thing I recommend you to have after landing in a Vietnam. The price should be around 200k (or something ) for a Viettel SIM card. You can use it for one month. You should have 4GB of internet every day (if I remember it right. But basically it’s more than my normal than my data plan that I have been using for years. Mine is just 2GB/ day). Personally, I think it’s a reasonable price for a sim card tourists. We have purchased it for my boyfriend at the airport one time. After that, we just top it up every time he comes back to Vietnam. 😇 2. No, if they text you. If you talk to them in person, having Google translate available would be wise. As not many of them can speak english well. Once you book the grab in Vietnam. They will know that you are not Vietnamese by your name, so they will text you in English. Stick to Viettel Simcard only. They have the best internet connection. 3. It’s not mandatory for you to have a travel insurance to enter Vietnam. however, for your safety and benefit, having a travel insurance is a wise choice. I do have insurance in Vietnam too. We never know when we will need it. I hope this helps ❤️ Have a good trip in Vietnam 🫶

Btw, sending you my respect for learning some basic Vietnamese words. 💚 you will be able to connect with the locals a lot better by using some basic phrases such as Cảm ơn, Tạm biệt, ngon (delicious), nhà vệ sinh (toilet), không đường (no sugar). We appreciate your effort ❤️ Sending you my best wishes from Vietnam.

I'm extremely thankful for your help 😀❤️I'll keep all the points you mentioned in mind. 😌😌 I'm currently learning Vietnamese in Drops app and just completed level 3 today 😀 hopefully I'll learn some more Vietnamese vocabulary until my visit ☺️

@@MyVietnamDiary Those words were very helpful as was your video, thank you. We are visiting Vietnam in Jan 2024

You might experience lots of water on the street at some sections during that month. But there are always pros and cons. And really it depends on what you are looking for. However, other parts of Vietnam are still sunny with blue skies during June.

What you said is for motorbike grabs, but car grabs still go to the main lobby of the international terminal to pick up passengers as usual.

Hello, I am glad that you find it useful. Do you have the exact dates coming here yet? Currently, it’s sunny during the day, just rains for an hour in the afternoon. If you do travel to the north of Vietnam this month, I suggest you to look at the weather forecast. As there might be a typhoon coming there. There are Muslim friendly restaurants in danang and Hoi an. I am pretty sure you can find them everywhere. There are vegetarian restaurants in both places too. Regarding clothes, probably the clothes with fabric that are suitable for the hot weather here. 🤗 beautiful skies and the nice beaches in danang and Hoi an are waiting for you this July (except for the exceptional 😅 on some days)

I am glad that the video is useful for you. 😇 Yes, you can buy the mosquito repellents at most Winmart (a convenience store chain. They have branches in most cities in vietnam). I have bad reactions to them too. I totally can relate. But if you have something good from the UK, just bring it with you. 😅 even tho I have the mosquito repellents on, I still need to do the mosquito dance so they won’t land on me sometimes 😅😅😅

@@MyVietnamDiary thank you! I've made a note in my diary with the convenience store name 😁 they just ignore my UK bought spray so I'll buy when I'm over there 😁😁 x

Hi there. No, it depends on which parts of the country you’re traveling to. Even when during the typhoon season, there are beautiful regions that aren’t affected by the rain. What are the Vietnam places on your bucket list? Let me take a look then I will give you my thoughts.

Get a sim at the airport. Really cheap and allows you to have data all over Vietnam

​@@Gatorfanforlife which Provider can you recommend?

Xin chào. As a tourist, I prefer staying it District 1 because it's close to famous destinations such as Notre Dame Cathedral of Saigon, Ho Chi Minh City Central Post Office, Ben Thanh Market, Independence Palace, Bitexco landmark, Bui Vien Street.... Regarding the water/amusement park, tbh, I have tried them in HCM. So I don't want to recommend you something that I don't know. But my favorite one in Vietnam so far is Vinwonders in Hoi An. Fun water actitivities with friends and family (children), lazy river, Safari.... If you are visiting Danang/ Hoi An, I recommend you to try VinWonders Nam Hoi An. I attached their website here so you can take a look vinwonders.com/en/vinwonders-nam-hoi-an/ Have a good trip in Vietnam

Hello Antonio. That's a good question. Basically, you can use visa card to pay for hotels and restaurants as long as they accept card payment. You always get charged from 2% -4% for international card by the restaurant, you can ask the restaurants and hotels if they are charging that fee on top of the normal bill. If they do while you have some cash, just pay for it in cash to save the money. regarding taxis, I always used cash. I used to use taxis, but now I prefer grab car/ bike. (you can download the app "Grab*). You can set up the payment method on the app which is your visa card. Just link it to your grab account. Then whenever you book a grab, choose the payment method that you prefer which "Visa card". Therefore, you dont need to pay the drivers in cash. I attached the link related to "Wise" written by "Wise" here, in case you would like to learn more. wise.com/gb/travel-money/vietnamese-currency Have a good trip in Vietnam 🌷

You just need to buy a ticket and go normally

Hi Joseph. Thank you for the question. In big cities like Hanoi, HCM, the most popular 24/7 store like 7 even is Circle K. In danang, especially in An Thượng area, there are Full-market, K-mart and some other mini Marts that you can easily find on the maps.

Hello. Booster Shot is NOT needed and you DON’T have to have a vaccination certification with you. you just need a visa to enter Vietnam if you are not from the countries that are eligible for free visa. You can also apply for an e visa with the government at xuatnhapcanh.gov.vn

I’d recommend getting an international driving licence!

Hi Diana 😇 thanks for the question. Under 50cc, you don’t need a driving license. The regular 125cc and above, yes.

Hi @PattayaMD . Which country are you from? Maybe I can give you a better advice after knowing that because the Vietnam visa regulation is applied differently for each region/ country. For example, if you are from Thailand, you don’t need a visa to visit vietnam. Or, if you’re from America or UK, you can get a one month tourist e-visa after 3-5 working days since the online application submission. In the meantime, this is the official website of Vietnam’s immigration ministry where you can apply for an evisa and find other information. xuatnhapcanh.gov.vn/en

Thank you for your kind word ❤️ but I wouldn’t dare to take the title as the most beautiful girl in Asia 😅😅😂

@@MyVietnamDiary really you should. Or i just claim it for you. Good tips in the video.

You can get a viettel SIM card at the airport. It’s 10usd for one. The sim card will be valid for 1 month and everyday you get 4GB to access to the internet.

No. It’s not compulsory. You don’t need to show a Covid test. Vietnam is fully open. 😇

Hi... I am glad that the video is useful for you. 3 answers: 1. Is there a need for an ADAPTER to charge a cell phone in Vietnam ? -> Depends on what you are using. In Vietnam, plugs type A (two flat vertical pins), type C and type F (two round pins) fit most Vietnam electrical outlets. If your power plug has 3 pins, you might need an adapter as most electrical outlets here do not include a grounding hole. Electricity supply in Vietnam is 220 Volts at 50Hz. 2. Is there a TAX Return where we leave the country ? -> Yes. According to Noi Bai International Airport : Under the provisions of the relevant authorities, VAT refund is applied as follows: - Applied conditions: foreigners not bearing Vietnamese passport; not being crew member on flights from Viet Nam to other countries; purchase made at eligible VAT refund shops in Vietnam; purchase accompanied with passenger at the Airport - Eligible VAT refund items: belonging to VAT paid group, brand-new items, eligible to be permitted on board; not being in the list of export prohibit or export restriction; accompanied with invoice and declaration form for VAT refund valid for 30 days prior to departure date, with the accumulative value of one shop in one day at more than 2 million Vietnamese dong. - Procedure for refund: Passenger with eligible VAT refund items shall present passport to be provided with invoice and VAT refund declaration form and guidance. Before baggage checking and boarding pass, passenger is required the present passport, invoice and VAT refund declaration form (original copy) and the purchase for checking to obtained the “Acceptance stamp of Customs. Before boarding, passenger will present passport, boarding pass, invoice and VAT refund declaration form stamped with “Acceptance” of Customs to obtain refund at eligible banking agencies located in the departure lounge for VAT refund. - Refund currency: Vietnamese Dong Passenger can convert this amount to foreign currency at eligible banking agencies for VAT refund at announced exchanged rate. The refunded amount is the total VAT amount excluding service charge (service charge level will not exceed 15% of the total refund amount). - For more information, please check the website of the General Customs Department - Ministry of Finance at: www.customs.gov.vn/default.aspx Source: noibaiairport.vn/en/vat-refund-nid110.html 3. Any suggestion about hotel in Phu Quoc ? What is your budget?

Correct. You insert a Visa Card then you will receive VND. You can’t withdraw USD notes or other currency notes from ATMs in Vietnam.

Thank you!@@MyVietnamDiary

Is it better to withdraw VND from ATM with debit card ( no fee?) than credit card ( with fees from your credit card and from ATM means twice? Thanks @myVietnamdiary

Hello John . You don’t pay for any tax when you arrive in vietnam. Yes, they do change Baht to VND at the airport. 😇

A guide your whole trip in Vietnam or just some in particular cities here?

@@MyVietnamDiary some particular cities. i last visited HCMC in 2016 twice and once in 2005. But always wanted to go to hanoi and hoy ann. seeing your videos whet my appetite... lol I saw a video of you doing Hanoi and Hoy An. Great job.

Good question. But i haven’t known much about China travel, so I can’t share China travel tips with you.

Thanks for the tip. ❤️ I appreciate your contribution. I will try those banks and credit you in the comments ❤️

Oh no…. Why don’t you send me a message on IG or WhatsApp? I will do what I can to help.

I am currently in danang now. I will contact big local pages and do what I can to help you.

My Instagram account is at @MyVietnamDiary. You can message me there. We should start looking for them soon so you can have everything you need while you are in danang still.

@@MyVietnamDiary omg thank you so much dear!! We are currently in Hoi An now, we'll be here till the day after tomorrow. I am messaging you on your IG account rn with the details

Cool. Message me now then I will write to all the pages right away, so everyone can see it before they go to sleep.

Depending on what you are interested in 😇 my favorite city is Danang. You can check out my instagram for danang daily updates. I really love everything here beach, food, people, bars… you can connect with me on instagram for daily updates from danang 😇

The first mass-conversion of surnames took place during the 1230s when the Ly dynasty was overthrown by the Tran dynasty. In order to remove the Ly name from existence, those with the name were forced to change to Nguyen (the reason as to why Nguyen was chosen specifically is unknown). [From google]

LOLLLLL GOOGLE IS YOUR FRIEND !!!!!

@@healingnarcissism_ girl no one asked u 🤫

Omg this is the worst. I can feel how you feel. Those tour companies don’t understand how important it is for you. And may your brothers rest in peace. Sending you my condolences and hugs 💚

Btw, may I know the name of that company?

Also, maybe the military magazine didn’t even know about this side of that tour company.

@@MyVietnamDiary Thanks. I do not know the rules of KZfaq whether I can name the company. My hero is a Vietnamese interpreter (Ms. Halan TamTran) who risked her job by informing me, after the Vietnamese Military kicked us out, that the company was lying to me. Her friend, a Vietnamese General, did an investigation that day and told her. I have no idea how many Vietnam Veterans have been scammed but I do not believe I was the first or the last.

Did you try to apply for the visa online? My friends from Europe and the US always have their visa approved within 3-5 working days.

Thank you 💚