Practical Info A-Z
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Pharmacies & Medications
Pharmacies (Nhà Thuốc) are on every corner in Vietnam — often without prescription requirements. Many medications that…
Embassies & Consulates
In an emergency, the German-speaking representations are reachable: German Embassy Hanoi: 29 Trần Phú, Ba Đình, Hanoi.…
Electricity & Sockets
Vietnam uses 220V / 50Hz . The sockets are a mix of: Type A: Two flat pins (American) — most common Type C: Two round p…
Bargaining — The Art of Negotiation
Bargaining is part of everyday life in Vietnam — at markets, with street vendors, for taxi and boat rides (without mete…
Grab & GoJek — Apps for Survival
Grab is the most important app for travelers in Vietnam — an Uber clone that can do it all: taxi, motorbike taxi, food…
Money & Currency
The currency is the Vietnamese Đồng (VND) . Exchange rate (approx.): 1€ ≈ 27,000 VND . The zeros can be confusing at fi…
Health & Vaccinations
Vietnam is a tropical country — some health precautions are important, but panic is unnecessary. Millions of tourists t…
Internet & SIM Card
Vietnam has surprisingly good internet — faster than in many European countries. WiFi is available in almost every hote…
Climate — 3 Zones, 3 Worlds
Vietnam's climate is more complicated than any other Southeast Asian country because the country stretches over 1,650 k…
Clothing & Packing List
Vietnam is tropical-hot, but dress code rules vary: What to Pack? Light, breathable clothing: Cotton or functional fibe…
Motorcycle — Freedom & Chaos
Vietnam on a motorcycle — there is no more intense way to experience this country. And at the same time, no more danger…
Safety & Scams
Vietnam is fundamentally a very safe travel destination — violent crimes against tourists are extremely rare. The bigge…
Language & Communication
Vietnamese (Tiếng Việt) is a tonal language with six tones — the same syllable can have six different meanings dependin…
Crossing streets — the most important lesson
Crossing a Vietnamese street is the most terrifying moment of the trip for most first-time visitors. An endless stream…
Tipping
Tipping is not mandatory in Vietnam, but it is increasingly expected — especially in tourist areas. Situation Recommend…
Visa & Entry
Germans, Austrians, and Swiss need a visa for Vietnam. Since 2023, there are two easy options: E-Visa (recommended) Val…
Time Zone & Jet Lag
Vietnam is in the Indochina Time Zone (ICT, UTC+7) — which means: Winter (CET): Vietnam is 6 hours ahead (12:00 in Germ…
Customs & Import Regulations
The customs regulations upon entering Vietnam: Allowed (duty-free) 200 cigarettes or 100 cigars or 500 g of tobacco 1.5…
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