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Vietnam Travel Handbook
Moon Vietnam
By Dana Filek-Gibson
First Edition, September 2015
Pages: 536
Print
Price: $24.99 USD
ISBN: 9781612388908
Digital
Price: $12.99 USD
ISBN: 9781612388915
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The Best of Vietnam Travel Itinerary
While Vietnam is, at points, no wider than 30 miles across, the distance from the northern border down to the deep south is on par with a drive from Boston to Miami, and on roads far more congested and far less maintained. This itinerary describes a brisk two-week trip, covering the full length of
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Before Traveling to Vietnam
As always, being prepared is the key to enjoying your travels to a foreign country. When heading to Vietnam, the most important thing is to ensure your travel documents are in order; officials take regulations on visas and passports extremely seriously. Otherwise, here are some tips on what to pac
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Travel Tips for Getting to Vietnam
The best place to start when planning a trip is with the most basic step: how you’re going to reach your destination. Travel to Vietnam is fairly easy, with most airlines offering service to its major airports. Here you’ll find an overview of three ways to reach Vietnam: by air, cross-
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Where to Go in Vietnam
Vietnam is a thriving country where the old sits contentedly alongside the new, a place to explore nature as well as culture, to shop, eat and play, to relax and enjoy. In the cities, life is fast-paced, bustling. The countryside is as vibrant, but takes life at a slower pace. Where you go in Viet
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Hotels, Hostels and More in Vietnam
Throughout Vietnam, accommodations run the gamut from dingy budget hostels to luxurious high-end resorts, sometimes even within the same neighborhood. While there are plenty of good beds available at any price, certain rules hold true for most accommodations. Thanks to the size and volume of many
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Discover Vietnam: When to Go
Vietnam grabs hold of you from the moment you step off the plane. Your senses are assaulted by the blare of bus horns and revving motorbikes, the scent of grilled meat wafting from street carts, and the influx of people, always moving, always with purpose. This is a country on the move.
Beyond its
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Planning Your Time in Hanoi, Vietnam
In a thousand-year-old city, you would expect some things to get lost in the mix, obscured by cramped shops and narrow houses or buried under the incessant blare of traffic. But along the busy streets of Hanoi, every era of the city’s history shines, in its gracefully aging cathedral, sturdy Commu
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Five Reasons You Should Visit Vietnam
Southeast Asia is one of the most dynamic regions in the world. Thanks to its plethora of different people, cultures and landscapes, the region tops the to-visit lists of many travelers these days. But while you should make time for the beaches of Thailand, the temples of Cambodia, the natural won
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The Best Street Food in Saigon
Ever since Anthony Bourdain visited HCMC in 2009, Nguyen Thi Thanh, better known as The Lunch Lady (23 Hoang Sa, D1, from 11am daily, VND40,000), has become a local celebrity. Her cart, at the edge of a clearing not far from the Saigon Zoo, serves up a different soup every day, from spicy bun bo H
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Vietnam's Best Beaches
Blessed with miles upon miles of stunning coastline, it’s no surprise that Vietnam offers something for everyone in the realm of beach destinations. From mainstays on the tourist trail to remote, near-deserted islands, this country’s pristine shores afford a healthy mix of active, fast-paced water
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The Geography and Climate of Vietnam
Covering a total area of 127,880 square miles, Vietnam is a skinny, S-shaped country that snakes its way from the southern border of China all the way down to the mouth of the mighty Mekong. While there is no official nickname for the country, its shape is sometimes likened to a dragon, a moniker
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Planning Your Time in the Mekong Delta
At first glance, the geography of the Mekong Delta is almost incomprehensible. Awash with emerald green rice paddies and serpentine rivers, lush palms and tall, creaky cajuput trees, the entire region is made up of as much water as it is of earth. Its fertile farmland, which stretches south and we
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Exploring Vietnam's Northwest Loop
Venture into Vietnam’s far north and you’ll discover another world altogether, awash with rich green rice paddies and wide, flowing rivers that wind around the region’s many oversized landscapes. Those who strike out on Vietnam’s Northwest Loop will be handsomely rewarded with soaring mountains, p
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Travel Itinerary: A Long Weekend in Hanoi
While the thousand-year-old city holds plenty of history, the most captivating moment in Hanoi is the present. Follow this three-day itinerary to explore the storied past of the capital while experiencing the best of a modern-day Vietnamese metropolis at the same time. Taxis, xe om, and public bus
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Taking a Xe Om in Vietnam
Xe om (motorbike taxis) are a popular and inexpensive means of transportation used throughout the country. Drivers—usually men—perch atop their vehicles on street corners near public parks or in busy tourist areas, waiting to ferry passengers to their preferred destinations around town. As a forei
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The Best of Vietnam's National Parks
Vietnam counts 30 national parks to its credit. Several of the parks that welcome foreign visitors stand out from the bunch for their impressive landscapes, diverse wildlife, and unique outdoor adventures.
For active adventures, and offering the same stunning scenery as Ha Long but with greater ac
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Getting Around Vietnam by Air, Rail, and Bus
Vietnam is a long, narrow country. Depending on your destination, one of three modes of transportation will serve you best: plane, train, or bus. Here are the pros and cons of each.
Vietnamese visas. Photo © Dana Filek-Gibson.
Air
Within Vietnam, there are three main airlines with domestic routes:
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Vietnam and The Arts
Vietnamese visual art draws upon an interesting variety of mediums and influences, thanks to its past relationships with China and France. Particularly over the last century, traditional handicrafts like lacquer painting and enamel have been combined with both Asian and European ideas to create un
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Visiting Ha Long Bay's Caves
Ha Long Bay is home to caves, islands, a few small beaches, and sleepy fishing villages. Between the leisurely pace of the bay’s cruise boats (a result of the high volume of traffic) and the sheer number of islands in the area, it’s impossible to reach all of Ha Long’s attractions on a single trip
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