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Money, transport and the everyday details of travelling in Vietnam.

The Dragon Bridge in Da Nang lit in yellow, red and blue at night and reflected in the Han River
Tourist Scams in Da Nang and Hoi An and How to Avoid Them

The scams actually documented in Da Nang and Hoi An, from airport taxis to fake [...]

28
Oct
A tourist boat decorated with lanterns on the river at Hoi An, with old shophouses behind
Tipping in Vietnam: What Guides, Drivers and Waiters Expect

Tipping in Vietnam is optional. Published ranges for guides, drivers, restaurants and spas, where sources [...]

28
Oct
Inside the international terminal at Da Nang Airport, with rows of seating, shops and a high white ceiling
Vietnam e-Visa for US Citizens: Fee, Validity, Official Site

US citizens apply for the Vietnam e-visa on evisa.gov.vn: 25 USD single entry, 50 USD [...]

28
Oct
The riverfront in Hoi An Ancient Town in the late afternoon, before the lanterns are lit
Da Nang to Hoi An: Every Way to Get There, and Which One to Pick

Ride-hailing, metered taxi, private car, shuttle and bus between Da Nang and Hoi An: how [...]

28
Oct
The Banh Mi Phuong shopfront in Hoi An on a January evening
Money in Vietnam: Cards, Cash, ATMs and the 500,000 vs 20,000 Note Trap

How much cash you actually need in Vietnam, the mental arithmetic that works, what to [...]

27
Oct