29 Things I Wish I Knew Before Visiting Vietnam

Planning a trip to Vietnam? In this guide, I'll walk you through you through everything you need to know to plan to the perfect trip, and the avoid common mistakes that visitors make. My Health Insurance (Safetywing): https://safetywing.com/nomad-insurance/?referenceID=25111590&campaign=vietnam&utm_campaign=vietnam&utm_source=25111590&utm_medium=Ambassador Don't forget to fill out the Digital Arrival Card before you fly! https://prearrival.immigration.gov.vn/ Chapters: Intro 0:00 When to go 0:30 Where to go 3:02 Packing 5:01 Getting Around 7:10 Motorbikes 9:04 Healthcare 10:58 Hotels 12:39 AirBNB 14:29 Choosing an Area 14:46 Safety 15:22 Exchanging Money 15:42 ATMs 16:27 Debit Cards 17:11 Vietnamese Money 17:48 Sim Card 18:48 Apps 20:02 Mosquitoes & Vaccines 21:59 Food Safety 22:53 Scams 23:34 Illegal Drugs 24:32 Culture & Conflict 25:04 Visa & Arrival 25:41 SUPPORT 💵 🟢 Buy me a cup of coffee: https://www.buymeacoffee.com/ajarncal Services I use ✚ My Health Insurance (Safetywing): https://safetywing.com/nomad-insurance/?referenceID=25111590&campaign=6&utm_campaign=6&utm_source=25111590&utm_medium=Ambassador 🌐 My esim - https://saily.com/bangkokguide (use coupon code 'bangkokguide' for a 15% discount) 🔗 My VPN - https://nordvpn.com/thebangkokguide (use coupon code 'thebangkokguide' for exclusive offer + 4 months free) Travel Tools ✈️ 💵 How I transfer money internationally (Wise): https://wise.prf.hn/click/camref:1011l3CdDM ✈️ How I book flights (Skyscanner): https://skyscanner.pxf.io/BnPPx4 🚂 How I book Train and Bus Tickets in Thailand (12Go): https://12go.asia/?z=10875997 The Music in my Videos: https://share.epidemicsound.com/c9rtec My Film Gear 📸 💻 Main Camera - https://amzn.to/4av6EHK High Quality Camera - https://amzn.to/4kwoJtD Action Camera - https://amzn.to/4twsrYp External Microphone - https://amzn.to/3MsvArl Drone - https://amzn.to/4rfGErh Main Computer for editing - https://amzn.to/3MucP6V Second Computer - https://amzn.to/4kwoJtD FOLLOW ME ON SOCIAL MEDIA 🌐 Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/ajarncal/ 🌐 Tiktok: https://www.tiktok.com/@ajarn.cal ✅ SUBSCRIBE & JOIN TO BE A MEMBER: https://www.youtube.com/@thebangkokguide/