4 Things To Make Your Vietnam Travel Easier

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4 Things To Make Your Vietnam Travel Easier

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Күн бұрын

If it's the first time you're going to Vietnam then you'll need to do a few basic things as a traveller to make your Vietnam travel easier. In this video, we'll show you 4 things that you must do once you land in Vietnam. Make sure you do this before leaving the Vietnam airport.
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0:00 Intro
1:05 Buying SIM card
3:31 Ride Share Apps
4:57 Money Exchange
6:39 Getting Local Directions
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@pescado99 5 ай бұрын

Super useful video. Fast and no BS. Good information on sim cards and where to get them. Super excited to spend a few weeks travelling this amazing country!

@ChasingtheSunVlog 5 ай бұрын

Thanks! Glad it was helpful. Have fun in Vietnam!

@samp9953 7 ай бұрын

Hi, I just discovered you. Finally super-practical advice that is needed immediately and that you struggle to get even by asking. I'm subscrive now, happy new year!

@yesitisdakid4903 Жыл бұрын

You do not need a local number to use the grab app I have a dual-sim with a u.s. number and the Thailand number and the grab app worked fine for me in Ho Chi Minh

@ChasingtheSunVlog Жыл бұрын

Oh that's good to know. Thanks for clarifying

@michelleheaviside6490 Жыл бұрын

But I'm worry with the internet

@srinovitaria7486 Жыл бұрын

thank you, it really helped me for the first time to Vietnam, I'm from Indonesia with my husband from Germany

@ChasingtheSunVlog Жыл бұрын

I'm glad to hear that

@crownzeal 4 ай бұрын

Just landed in Vietnam and should have watched this before! Great info thank you

@ChasingtheSunVlog 4 ай бұрын

You're welcome. Enjoy your trip!

@fkaceng Жыл бұрын

The sim cards sold at the airport are supplied by a company based in Hanoi. Those sim cards are registered under that company's name, I ran into serious roadblocks when I wanted to register it under my name, the VN staff at 1 mobifone branch in the city insisted i buy a new card while the Hanoi-based company helpdesk staff demanded I email them my passport details (Never do that) before they would re-register the card under my name. If you plan to re use the sim card for next visit, buy the sim card in the city centre. For information, airport staff in TSN are not friendly like other international airports. They will give you a blank face and direct you here and there and tell you "Khong Hieu, Not me blah blah". - "Welcome to Vietnam" - Experience from 25 year Frequent traveler to VN.

@ChasingtheSunVlog Жыл бұрын

Thanks for the tip! I agree, buying in town is much better.

@ChrisBGramz4u Жыл бұрын

my family that lives there said never get your sim at airport.

@rezahassani9367 8 ай бұрын

Which city is the best coffee bean for?

@mr_mr 6 ай бұрын

thank you, this is the only video with those details about the "new" SIM

@ChasingtheSunVlog 6 ай бұрын

Glad we can help.

@lukha225 4 ай бұрын

Thanks so much for your CC comprehensive information and tips. It is exactly what I need. Keep up the good work 👍👏.

@ChasingtheSunVlog 4 ай бұрын

Great! Glad to know it helped!

@chikemadekwe5737 2 ай бұрын

Second visit in June but gave me tips worth knowing. Thank you.

@ChasingtheSunVlog 2 ай бұрын

That's good to know. Enjoy your trip!

@portalkey5283 Жыл бұрын

Will be going to Vietnam in a few weeks and these tips are helpful! Thank you!!!

@ChasingtheSunVlog Жыл бұрын

Happy to hear. Enjoy your trip!

@mn23811 2 ай бұрын

Thank you guys for the great info :)

@ChasingtheSunVlog 2 ай бұрын

You're welcome!

@ChasingtheSunVlog 2 ай бұрын

You're welcome!

@HueNguyen-sh2dv 22 күн бұрын

Great video and recommendations I'm flying into saigon in few days Thanks

@ChasingtheSunVlog 21 күн бұрын

Glad you like it. You're going to have so much fun!

@dhruvkishorebole5278 Ай бұрын

hi liked your video, have a question. can i change my port of exit from danang to hanoi airport. during visa pplication port of entry was hanoi and exit was danang. port of entry remains the same. can port of exit be changed from da nang to hanoi. pls advice

@ChasingtheSunVlog Ай бұрын

Sorry, I'm not sure on this one. This sounds like a question for a travel agent or government agency

@tinatran7150 Жыл бұрын

Very helpful, thank you! I’m planning a trip in late April/early May so I’m looking forward to more videos to come.

@ChasingtheSunVlog Жыл бұрын

Thanks. I'm glad it's helpful. Yes, we're only half way thru our content.

@The-Black-Robin 3 ай бұрын

Great video ❤

@ChasingtheSunVlog 3 ай бұрын

Thanks!

@tomburk4011 Ай бұрын

I'm starting in HCM and heading to Hanoi with 3 stops in between. Which city were you in when you showed the money exchanges?

@ChasingtheSunVlog Ай бұрын

That was in HCM.

@denniskennedy9288 4 ай бұрын

Good video Not too long Plenty of information

@ChasingtheSunVlog 4 ай бұрын

Glad you liked it!

@TheStitchingArtistsTheory 5 ай бұрын

Should we carry only USD’s to exchange or can we carry AED or Euro which is Better?

@ChasingtheSunVlog 5 ай бұрын

USD is probably best. They'll take it anywhere

@amyleeentrepreneur3214 Жыл бұрын

Very informative video! Thanks!

@ChasingtheSunVlog Жыл бұрын

Glad it was helpful!

@vishhhkoihai Жыл бұрын

Great video guys!

@ChasingtheSunVlog Жыл бұрын

Thanks so much!

@22cranbrookave 8 күн бұрын

I am going to stay in Vietnam for 2 days. Any recommendations for sim card?

@ChasingtheSunVlog 7 күн бұрын

Anyone the major service providers will do, like Viettel

@timpham3200 9 ай бұрын

Good tips

@ChasingtheSunVlog 9 ай бұрын

Glad it was useful!

@Justflyaway7 7 ай бұрын

You the Man 🫵😁 Thankz for Sharing God Blessings ☝️😊 God bless ☝️ Stay safe enjoy 2024 Cheerz My Bro 😎👌

@ChasingtheSunVlog 7 ай бұрын

You're welcome! Enjoy Vietnam in 2024!

@richardgabriel8783 Жыл бұрын

Great info.

@ChasingtheSunVlog Жыл бұрын

Thank-you! I'm glad it helped you

@eprohoda Жыл бұрын

How u doing?, beautiful channel~ 💪

@ChasingtheSunVlog Жыл бұрын

Thanks!

@veebee5564 4 ай бұрын

Hello, i was wondering if we need to have a travel insurance as part of travel requirements to enter vietnam.

@ChasingtheSunVlog 4 ай бұрын

Not mandatory. At least they've never asked us to show proof of insurance. But probably a good idea to have it.

@veebee5564 4 ай бұрын

@@ChasingtheSunVlog thank you for replying😊

@barbarasousa8303 Ай бұрын

Did you film this in Hanoi?

@ChasingtheSunVlog Ай бұрын

No, most of this was in Saigon.

@jayb9145 3 ай бұрын

About how much is a Grab to the city center these days?

@ChasingtheSunVlog 3 ай бұрын

It should be around 150k dong to go into D1. This includes the airport toll

@rezahassani9367 8 ай бұрын

Which city is the best coffee bean for?

@ChasingtheSunVlog 8 ай бұрын

Do you mean which city has the best coffee? Good Vietnamese coffee can be found almost in every city in Vietnam. Every region has there own twist on it though so it good to try different ones. For instance, Hanoi is famous for their egg coffee and Hue for their Salted Coffee.

@wazaau Жыл бұрын

Thanks for the tips and an entertaining video

@ChasingtheSunVlog Жыл бұрын

Glad you liked it!

@AS-qj5ly Жыл бұрын

Hi, so what was the difference in the currency Exchange which you did at HCMC airport and that which you did at the Gold Shops.

@ChasingtheSunVlog Жыл бұрын

I don't remember exactly sorry, but there definitely was a difference. We'll be back there again shortly so will give a comparison.

@AS-qj5ly Жыл бұрын

Actually I would be travelling there in 2 days. However, thank you for your time and revert.

@omgyoudontsay9685 9 ай бұрын

From my experience, you can get close to 800k more in jewelry shops compare to the airport and about 500k more compare to a bank. This amount based on 1k USD exchange. As always shop around and compare.

@dallasstorey Жыл бұрын

Must I go into the Grab app and delete my home cell number, and insert the new Vietnamese Sim number?

@ChasingtheSunVlog Жыл бұрын

I'm not sure because I've never had to do that. But my first thought is that if you've registered and verified the app before then you should be ok. As long as you have data connection to review their in-app messages

@dallasstorey Жыл бұрын

@badkittybad9080 thanks, am in nha Trang now

@vanleong5946 7 ай бұрын

Would you recommend exchanging money at a bank, a hotel, or a money exchange place? Which give you a better rate? Thanks

@ChasingtheSunVlog 7 ай бұрын

The bank or the money exchange place we recommended in the video would give you good returns.

@barbarasousa8303 Ай бұрын

Is this in Ho Chi Minh City or Hanoi?

@nghitran6626 9 ай бұрын

If my cell phone is a locked sim phone, how do I book grab

@ChasingtheSunVlog 9 ай бұрын

I'm not sure what you mean by locked sim. The Grab app will need you to enter a phone number. If you're roaming with your foreign number, you can give it a try and see if the app will take it.

@nghitran6626 9 ай бұрын

@@ChasingtheSunVlog I mean my phone can use wifi, Facebook, youtube only can not make call

@ChasingtheSunVlog 9 ай бұрын

@@nghitran6626 I think you will need a phone with voice call also. But it doesn't hurt to try

@ChasingtheSunVlog 8 ай бұрын

So I'm back in Vietnam and just tried it with my north American number and it worked. As long as you have a phone number to receive a verification code by sms then you can setup an account on the grab app.

@antoniomorais1503 10 ай бұрын

Hello guys, Great video ! Concerning Grab/Gojek/Bee...Can I link a Debit Card on these apps so I can pay the rides with a Debit Card OR do I need to pay with Cash ? Thank you so much !

@ChasingtheSunVlog 10 ай бұрын

Hmm. That's a good question. I've never tried because we've only linked our credit card. I did a Google search and it seems that you can. With Gojek at least.

@omgyoudontsay9685 9 ай бұрын

Wouldn't suggest doing that unless it is for emergencies. The exchange rate is not beneficial and your bank can charge you additional international fees. If you're using a local Vietnamese bank, heard you can use it from some friends but not verified. Better off use cash.

@bis1254 3 ай бұрын

You can not exchange for Vietnamese Dongs before you go.

@ChasingtheSunVlog 3 ай бұрын

Good to know

@Marcus_-sy9fi Жыл бұрын

Do those phone companies offer e-sim? We have the new iPhone that uses only e-sim and doesn’t come with a sim slot. Also, are there ATM machines there where we can use US debit card to withdraw money (local currency or USD)? Thank you

@ChasingtheSunVlog Жыл бұрын

There are ATMs but you might to wait until you get into the city. Not sure about the e-sims though. The ones that we went to only had physical sims

@Marcus_-sy9fi Жыл бұрын

@@ChasingtheSunVlog Thanks

@mrc6182 Жыл бұрын

Where are you? In U.S.? I use Airalo Regional eSIMS whenever I travel in southeast Asia. I hear Holafly's good also. The Regional eSIM also gives me local connections in every country in the area, with the exception of Singapore. They also tend to be VERY reasonably priced. (currently using Pixel 7a and previously 6a)

@omgyoudontsay9685 9 ай бұрын

There are ATMs right pass the Burger King. When you leave the door, turn left and keep going down. Unless you have a Schwab checking account, be careful of the fees. As for eSiM, it is not available for "tourist" plans yet. The permanently monthly plans with VietTel has eSim.

@Marcus_-sy9fi 9 ай бұрын

@@omgyoudontsay9685 Thanks bro! I've just returned from VN. I used e-sim but had to register to do so.

@ChrisBGramz4u Жыл бұрын

Most ATMs will take your debit or credit card and give you out local money, and most businesses in the city will also except em.

@ChasingtheSunVlog Жыл бұрын

Good to know!

@hozebaba55 8 ай бұрын

👍

@rezahassani9367 8 ай бұрын

Hello You are Vietnamese

@ChasingtheSunVlog 8 ай бұрын

Yes!

@megapixelblog 5 ай бұрын

Why you exchenge money? Why you dont' grab the money from an ATM in official Bank?

@ChasingtheSunVlog 5 ай бұрын

Yes you can. If you're worried about scam or just want it easy, then you can do that. Just check what the bank fees are. Also it's usually not worth it if you are only withdrawing a small amount because they typically charge a fixed transaction fee

@jasoncapecod Жыл бұрын

if you have verizon in the us, the phone will work in vietnam...

@ChasingtheSunVlog Жыл бұрын

Oh, that's really good to know. Thanks for that

@YouTuberMe68 Жыл бұрын

I have Verizon and mine didn't. 😢

@thetiktokman Жыл бұрын

NEVER buy a SIM card at the fucking airport FFS!

@titikati Жыл бұрын

Scammers can be found almost in every corner in VN

@samp9953 7 ай бұрын

Hi, I just discovered you. Finally super-practical advice that is needed immediately and that you struggle to get even by asking. I'm subscrive now, happy new year!

@ChasingtheSunVlog 7 ай бұрын

Thanks. Glad you found us!

@samp9953 7 ай бұрын

@@ChasingtheSunVlog on 12 Jenuary I have my first trip in Vietnam, Hanoi and Da Bang....I have to study your vlogs😁