TIPS IN VIETNAM TRAVEL

Here is some tips if you will visit Ho Chi Minh (Saigon), Vietnam anytime soon.


1. Get a hotel at District 1. There are a lot of three-star hotels in this area. It is near Ben Thanh Market. It is not that expensive, usually ranging from $35-50 with free breakfast. Most touristy spot are 'walk-able' in that area. Plus it is good if it is near the market where you can have your night shopping done at your convenience. We picked the Kelly Hotel which was already okay and pretty decent.  

2. Look right and left before crossing. The city is dominated by motorcycles. They would zoom really fast and they come in large groups. They are the 'kings of the road of Vietnam'. So careful, careful.....


3. Brush up on your mathematics. The conversion of Vietnamese dong to pesos or dollars can get tricky. By the time, you have your pesos or dollars exchanged you are a millionare... So double check your money when you give it to a vendor or in paying, you might get confused with all the zeros.

4. Taxis. When we arrived in the airport in Vietnam, a taxi driver tried to hustle us into getting him as a driver for a ridiculous price. So good thing I was reading the Smile Magazine of Cebu Pacific, they advised to utilized the Mai Linh, Vinssun or Saigon Tourist Taxis.


5. Unlike restaurants in the Philippines where we have a tissue on the table, in Vietnam, they provide you with packed wet tissue. But before ripping that packed thinking it's free. Some restaurants does charge if you use it. But don't worry, it is not that expensive.


6. Wear light, cool clothes like shorts and skirts. Use a comfortable shoes. Wear sunblock. It could get pretty hot there especially if you will do a lot of walking.

Tank Top: Valley Girl, Australia; Skirt: People are People; Sandals: Grendha; Accessories: given by my mom

Blouse: bought from a co-resident at a rummage sale; Shorts: July; Bag: Marc Jacob
Sandals: Grendha 

Tube dress: Kashmar; Shoes: Grendha; Bag: Marc Jacob

7. Learn to haggle. In the night market, you can pull down the price from 100,000 to 40, 000. Just don't be too pushy. Just be firm and friendly and you will get a good bargain.

8. Try their Vietnamese iced coffee...

9. Review your history... In order to understand what you will see in the museums and in Chu Chi Tunnel better to relearn about the Vietnam War.


10. Some basic phrases like: Hello - Chao (jow)
                                       Thank you - Cam On  (gam uhhn)


Hope that helps.... Email me at littlemisshoneyblog@gmail.com if you have anymore questions...  Chao Tambiet!

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