Vietnam / Cộng hòa Xã hội chủ nghĩa Việt Nam  – Let’s explore here

Vietnam is a stunningly beautiful country in South East Asia. It’s a mostly hilly and forested country, and it has a very long coastline – over 2,100 miles long. Mountains cover two fifths of the country. It has a very long, rich and troubled history. Its neighbours include China, Laos and Cambodia.

What currency do they use in Vietnam?

In Vietnam they use the Vietnam Dong. Cash is widely used. The use of credit / debit cards is widely accepted, although not guaranteed in more rural areas. Traveller’s cheques are not readily accepted. There are many ATMs in cities and towns throughout the country.

You should make yourself aware of the amount that your bank charges you for using credit and debit cards abroad. Often credit cards are cheaper for purchasing items directly, and for withdrawing cash from ATMs.

What language do they speak in Vietnam?

They speak Vietnamese in Vietnam. French is very widely spoken, and English is also spoken in many tourist areas.

What time zone is Vietnam in?

Remember, when you’re planning your next trip to take a look at what time zone it’s in.

Do I need a visa to visit Vietnam?

We’ve created a dedicated, more comprehensive page on visas, which you should find helpful. Check it out!

What’s it like to drive in Vietnam?

We’ve also created a dedicated page to driving abroad, which you might find helpful 🙂

Current travels

We haven’t finished our planning for driving though Vietnam yet. When we do though, we’ll post it here, and in the blog. 

Hopefully our journey will improve our knowledge of this intriguing and beautiful country, and enable us to meet some interesting people. We’ll be updating this page at that time – don’t forget to check back 🙂

Is wild camping legal in Vietnam?

Yes, wild camping is fine in Vietnam.

If you’ve got some awesome pictures, or some useful info that you’d like to share, let us know! 

And don’t forget to check out all the other pictures!