Staying Connected
Vietnam eSIM or SIM Card? Networks, Prices and the 2026 Face-Check Rule
Vietnam eSIM or a local SIM card from the airport? How Viettel, VinaPhone and MobiFone compare, what a tourist SIM costs, the…
Country
Vietnam
E-visas, dong denominations, sleeper-train classes and Tet closures.
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Money & Payments
Vietnam Currency: Dong Notes, ATMs, Cards and Where to Exchange
The Vietnam currency without the confusion: which dong notes you'll use, what an ATM in Vietnam charges, where cards work, where to…
Entry & Documents
Vietnam E-Visa 2026: Who Needs One, the Official Site and the $25 Fee
Open to every nationality, valid for up to 90 days, $25 or $50 on the government site and about three working days…
Money & Payments
Tipping in Vietnam: What’s Expected, How Much, and Which Note to Use
No tip at the pho stall, a tip box on every Ha Long Bay cruise. What to give guides, drivers, spas and…
When to Go
Best Time to Visit Vietnam: North, Centre and South, Month by Month
Vietnam has three climates, and their dry seasons barely overlap. Hanoi, Da Nang and Saigon month by month, the rainy season region…