ATMs are widely available in Vietnam. The maximum amount you can withdraw in 99% of the ATMs is 2.000.000 Dong and there is a commission when you withdraw money. The commission is usually 20.000 or 30.000 Dong / withdrawal. Money exchange is done in every bank BUT there is a catch banks will only exchange […]
Accommodation: From $10 to $30 We paid $25 a night and had a very nice room with view over the city. Beer: Local beer in a pub around 20.000 Dong Beer: Local beer in a shop around 12.000 Dong Local food: Around 25.000 Dong Western food: Around 50.000 Dong this includes KFC or Kebabs 🙂 […]
We booked this through our hotel. The day tour costs $9 which includes lunch and sampling of local products like coconut candy or honey tea. For an additional $14 they take you back to Saigon with a speedboat otherwise the same bus will take you back. The tour starts at 7:30 from Saigon then the […]
A very pleasant surprise. Ho Chi Minh city is a lovely place to visit. It is developing rapidly many new buildings and the central area has many parks and nice old buildings. Many shops and restaurants around you can find all the major international brands even the most expensive ones. There are also proper supermarkets […]
Funny title isn’t it? Once you get to Ho Chi Minh city you will understand what I am talking about. No driver will stop when you are crossing the streets at a pedestrian cross you will have to walk very slowly but firmly across right in the middle of the traffic. After a few hours […]
We booked this trip through one of the travel agents by the river, We shopped around for a while but it seemed that the prices are pretty similar everywhere. There were several options to choose from from a 45 seat bigger bus for $9 to the smaller 25 person bus with 3 seat rows instead […]