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Shallow Pockets: Traveling Vietnam on a budget

Vietnam is one of the most popular budget travel destinations in the world.  Although one can have a very lavish vacation in this Asian paradise,...
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Top 5 Tips for Traveling Vietnam with Kids

The tourism industry in Vietnam has grown tremendously since the mid-90s.  Previously thought of as a war-torn and inaccessible country, it is now a...

A Guide to Your First Hour in Vietnam

Every adventure must start somewhere and we firmly believe that the first hour into that adventure may set the tone for your entire journey....
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How to Stay Safe and Avoid Scams in Southern Vietnam – Saigon, Nha Trang...

In this, the second part of our two-part series on avoiding common tourist scams in Vietnam, we focus on popular tourist destinations in the south...
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How to use Dollars, Vietnamese Dong, Credit & Debit Cards in Vietnam

One of the foremost things on every traveler’s mind is money at the destination.  Where to get it, how much to keep, how to...
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