VIETNAM travel guide | EVERYTHING to know before you go😁🇻🇳

[@RhettandClaire]

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[@artches1]

I would say this video focus more on medium to high end travelers. $250 dollars for one hotel is crazy. I’ve just returned and 16 nights across the country cost me a total of £310. For 3/4* hotels. Nearly the same as one night in the hotel these guys stayed. Hospitality is essential in the Vietnamese culture, you don’t need to be excessive with hotels.

[@melibeca]

Did you book beforehand or once you got there?

[@danielho3347]

Wow I am impressed with the level of useful info in your travel video. I am an oversea Vietnamese living in the US for more than 35 years and while I travel to Vietnam for Tết every year I still find your travel tips very useful for even a Vietnamese like myself. Great video thank you!

[@teachtravelthrive]

This was the most informative and well-organized travel video I've ever experienced! Incredibly helpful. Thank you!

[@tommaughn1061]

Could not agree more! I’m watching several VN travel videos and this is by far the best.

[@hikarii_flow]

This was EXACTLY the video I was looking for. About to visit family in Da Nang in June and had no idea where to even begin. Thank you!

[@RhettandClaire]

Glad it was helpful!😁😁🙌🏻

[@LidiaKotlovaPianoStudio]

Thank you so much, planning a trip. Vietnamese people are one of the most beautiful people ❤

[@grown_up_gap_years]

Thanks Claire and Rhett. This was jam packed with info and is going to be so useful for us when we go to Vietnam next week. Clearly we are leaving our research till the last minute and you are saving us.

[@NicoleDiCristofaro]

Well done 👍🏼 very thorough and honest video. I was in Vietnam back in 2008 for one month and traveled all over north to south also visiting Phou Quoc island before it had the international airport and wow it was amazing back then hardly any hotels. It looks like much has changed. My husband and I are traveling for 3 months in Vietnam this coming March and I’m excited to show him one of my favorite countries. This video helped him understand and know what to expect. Thank you!!❤

[@RhettandClaire]

We appreciate this comment so much. So glad the video helped. Your husband is going to love it 🥰

[@hazelwong-godfrey4577]

Thank you for this super thorough video!

[@RhettandClaire]

Glad it was helpful!

[@mattomeara65]

Thanks very much for your video. My wife and I are planning to visit Vietnam this year and your video was awesome. We plan to book through Vietnam Escape Tours

[@bbarton538]

Excellent, very informative video that contains all the important information and then some. Thank you for this.

[@RhettandClaire]

Glad it was helpful!

[@HenryWrideExplores]

Vietnam is one of the best countries I have ever been to! 🇻🇳

[@AVFdailylife]

If elected tourism ambassador of Vietnam, I will give you 1 vote

[@gustavostone9295]

I have been to Vietnam in 2017，but a week was not enough to explore this country. So，I am planning to visit Vietnam again，and thanks for your video to provide huge information，you guys are amazing.

[@stefk]

noooo i spent a month in Vietnam and Da Lat was one of my top 3 places... so sad you didn't love it. although i guess i had a different experience than most as we took a motorbike and scootered around the countryside of Da Lat which is really beautiful with green fields, and flowers and waterfalls and mountains and scenic view points and temples. The crazy house in the town was so cool, fulfilled my fantasy dream....there's tea plantations nearby too and lots of themed pretty places...there's even an alpine coaster which was super fun and a cable car above large pine forests....there's this sculpture park place....i could of spent a whole week there nooo aw sad to hear. But this video was awesome, lots of great tips and tricks.

[@Dulamanie-ed2te]

It's such a lovely and detailed video. I've been to Vietnam, however, I love watching your videos. Safe travels back to SA. ❤

[@numurkahtaxis9270]

Good effort, such a resource for travellers. Glad you are both up and about, stay safe.

[@azele_in_the_crowd]

It was so nice finding your video - I am from SA and planning a trip to Vietnam soon and so your video was so incredibly useful and concise. Loved all the tips and mostly the Rand value you included. Super excited now!

[@travellikealocalvn]

As a local, I really appreciate your advice

[@alicehood]

Great video ! Thank you both x

[@meyogakw]

Amazing video with so much no fluff info! You saved me so much time in my planning. Thanks!

[@RhettandClaire]

You're so welcome!

[@wigster25]

Excellent video, thanks for sharing. Heading to Vietnam in a few weeks and can't wait especially now we've watched this. 😊

[@sanpudjianto]

Sooo complete! Very appreciated! Keep up you good work!

[@Asiatravel2023]

this country is amazing and im only half way through my travels just a helpfull notice when out side of the airport and in the city , i recommend if your using banks to use a green bulding called VP bank they also don't charge any commission for withdrawls hope you all enjoy your trip guys ❤

[@PlanetDashing]

I Spent 1 year in Vietnam and it was great

[@SuiGenerisAbbie]

Welcome back! ❤ Your fans, your viewers, your supporters and everyone (who have missed you, appreciated you, your candor, and etc.) are glad to see you back. Please do not over-exert yourselves. Your life and overall health (mental and physical) are never worth wearing yourselves out. You two do not want future burn-out.

[@tonycastro3610]

Your videos are very good guys, you have a new follower. Greetings from Argentina. I will be visiting Vietnam again in January 2025. I love this country. Hug

[@David-rr3hw]

My wife and I were in train street today and met a friend of yours, we never actually introduced ourselves, but what a coincidence?. She asked us to take a photo for her and the rest is history. I think she took a video of me saying what legends you two are.

[@RhettandClaire]

Hey David. We already saw the video😃 Thanks for saying hi! What a coincidence indeed! Hope you’re having a great time in Vietnam 🇻🇳

[@royaltyhotness]

So much adoration from a fellow South African ❤❤❤❤

[@caioaddono918]

Fantastic Vietnam People

[@ericb7156]

I spent a month in Vietnam in 2011 and really loved it. I'm shocked to see how Phu Quoc is now as it was really underdeveloped when I went and was a really authentic experience. Everyone please heed their warnings about the motorbike bandits. I had my camera snatched out of my hands outside the Ben Thanh market in Saigon. Luckily I had downloaded all my pics a short time before it happened, so while I didn't lose everything, it did put a real damper on the end of my trip. That said, I never felt unsafe and the people were lovely. Just watch out for some petty theft, but that exists everywhere in the world.

[@nata2792s]

Sorry to hear that. when you come back Viet Nam, I'm sure we'll treat you better.

[@christiaanwiid8524]

Hey you guys awesome video. From a new fellow south african and new subscriber. I'm totally putting Vietnam on my travel list💯💯

[@ExpatNatt]

Perfect way to start my Sunday! So happy to see you posting again, hope you’re both doing well ❤️

[@travel2where]

Vietnam is officially on my bucket list thanks to this comprehensive travel guide! 🌟🛫 The thought of navigating through the bustling streets, trying out the local cuisine, and immersing in the culture is thrilling. I'm particularly curious about the best spots for authentic Vietnamese coffee. Fellow travelers, could you share your favorite finds?

[@BartSaiyan]

Hello dudes! Thank you for making amazing videos! I love to watch your adventures! Also I am from Ukraine.

[@travellikealocalvn]

how is ur country now bro?

[@HOMEENTERTAINMENT-m8k]

Finally thanks 🎉

[@AVFdailylife]

I have watched your videos many times, very useful

[@saxonmckenzie9260]

I've just found your channel guys and honestly your guide is amazing! Thank you so much

[@metarus208]

awesome ... thank you guys for sharing!

[@nixferguson7323]

Awesome informative vid thanks guys 😁

[@blaababa9352]

Thank you so much for this video! I am planning to take my 3 daughters on a holiday from Australia. I was thinking about Thailand but came across your video and decided to go woth Vietnam, so thank you so much for that! The only 2 questions I have is: 1) Is there easily accessible Clean toilets with bidets? (I feel stupid asking this question but I dont do well with public restroom unless they're clean 😬). 2) Are there Halal options for food? Is this something that will be hard to find?

[@Wheres_My_Sports_At]

Great video thanks

[@RhettandClaire]

Glad you enjoyed it

[@TraveljunkieBB]

Great video! Appreciate all your tips. Will be going in March!

[@BusinessBuilderBot]

Professional video packed with useful tips. thank you.

[@samandnick]

Really helpful! Thanks! Great video guys, hope you are doing okay ❤

[@ailewanders]

very detailed and informative video. thank you.

[@RhettandClaire]

Glad it was helpful!

[@SuiGenerisAbbie]

Earplugs are terribly handy regardless of where you are. The older you get, as I have found, the more sensitive your hearing can become. I am never without earplugs when I want to sleep anywhere!

[@TrongTran_1998.]

❤❤❤❤❤❤❤ from 🇻🇳🇻🇳🇻🇳

[@ashleycathey944]

Best video, so informative

[@RhettandClaire]

Glad it was helpful ❤️👏🏻

[@mccannger]

Super helpful! Thanks so much 😀

[@PhongTran-md3bu]

very informative video guys. thankyou for sharing

[@caioaddono918]

Wonderfull Vietnam

[@nicholasgirard8246]

thanks guys, solid intel, cheers!

[@WeedorPatrick]

Good morning 🌅🌄

[@DenisNg]

Amazing video you two, love it. Btw not laughing gas, haha Nitrous Oxide - also known as nangs or whippets.

[@janearendain]

Very helpful 🤩 thanks guys❤ See u vietnam

[@kushal809]

Thank you for sharing😊😊

[@connieg7692]

Great video, i was trying to figure out there was something different about Claire. Your hair is a different color 🥰

[@krishnachilakamarri1158]

Thanks guys!

[@bein_freak]

Great info thanx 🙂

[@francinejaninesarmiento1797]

Your travel guide vlogs are a wonderful combination of travel knowledge and pure wanderlust. Your passion for exploring new places is inspiring. By the way, have you had a chance to explore the new v4 Bento Bag and the Ikigai Backpack by NomadLane? They could be great additions to your travel adventures.

[@ytc257]

Do you know Jesus is a messenger of God

[@alexandwhite]

Miss our fun times in Bui Vien 🤣

[@Mr.DJones]

Thank you for your time and posting (I took notes). At the time of your posting; the exchange of USD 1 = 23,902. Now (May 16); 1 = 25, 441. Also, the 90-day visa w/ multiple entry is US$104. :) And a few rumors that VN 'may' create a retirement visa in the future. :) I'll be traveling there in September and staying for 1 to 3 months starting in Hanoi, to see if I want to retire there. Hope... Hope... Hope... :) Subscribed, great info.

[@kmmiller8704]

Forget HSBC their machine at the Ho Chi Min Airport Sucked up my card then shut downed , had to spent 3 hours at one of their branches next day to get it back . No explanations given !

[@costasworldofmusicmemories5792]

❤Great Guide Guys. You are the best at it. Be Well. Stay Safe. Harriet Jim and Yuki

[@assaneba6877]

Welcome to my country🥰🥰

[@ramabhandare9816]

Excellent 👌👍

[@michellebeskin-clark5263]

Hi guys thank you for such a beautiful guide through my favourite country. I jst wanted to double check Vietnam Escape tours. I’m bringing over my whole family of 10 next year, and I think these could be the guys to organise the on ground tours with. Any advice xxx

[@RhettandClaire]

Vietnam Escape Tours are amazing! Sooo organised, you won't regret using them🙌🏻

[@caioaddono918]

Spectacular Vietkongs

[@rodrigoms75]

We are planning to travel to Vietnam in May…

[@dmhcmvnghc2613]

very nice

[@edvardandersson6343]

Thank you for a great video! We're planning to go to Vietnam in November which was was one of the months you said was the best to visit in. However, since the climate seem to vary quite significantly between north, middle and south of the country which part would you advise to go to during that period?

[@lennart354]

Hi, i want to travel to Vietnam but I am bit confused about the seasons. Rhett says Dry Season in South from Nov. to April. Then he says they were there in December and theater wasn't as good as expected (min. 06:30) ... I'm frankly a bit confused

[@joephu]

When it comes to clothes, isn't just better to come with minimal and just buy a bunch of shirts, shirts, shoes, backpack, raincoat at the fake markets to bring back?

[@royaltyhotness]

I'm looking for a relaxed breakaway place in Vietnam for a birthday vacation for 7 friends? Secluded. Where would you recommend?

[@arze1226]

I'm going to Vientam, nothern part, Ninh Bin, Hanoi Halong, this, northern vietnam and food tour in Hanoi was very helpful and informative. Thank you! But I have one question about local internet sim cards. Are they really 4gb or 6gb per day? It's more than enough but just want to make sure.

[@Velxenez]

First of all, that was a lot of great info. I'm from Canada and havent traveled outside of it. I'm middle aged now, so im intimidated, especially because I'd like to travel solo. This video made me feel more anxious about it and overwhelmed. Any suggestions? Vietnam was at the top of the list, because im intrigued by Asian culture, although a have not much experience with other cultures.

[@itskellym]

I suggest you do your first solo travels in northern Thailand (Chiang Mai). Things are much easier there. I'm traveling solo now and am currently in Vietnam.

[@RhettandClaire]

Have you considered Bali in Indonesia? It’s a much easier place to travel to as a solo traveler. So is Thailand. Vietnam is a lot harder because there’s more of a language barrier and everything is so foreign. With that being said though, lots of solo travelers travel there and they do just fine!😊

[@isabelbedoya8307]

Very informative video but need to improve the audio. I had to set the volume to the max and still had a hard time hearing and I don't have any hearing limitation.

[@RhettandClaire]

Sorry you found the audio bad. We’ll see what we can improve in the next one. Thank you for the comment🙏🏼

[@kimmccullough6524]

What did you use Vietnam Escape tours for? In your video, you said you booked your hotels online through booking sites. Thanks as preplanning for March 2025.

[@RhettandClaire]

All our transport and tours. They can book accommodation for you as well if you need 😊

[@BridgetOkonkwo-vk3se]

Is there good medical school in Vietnam and their requirements 2. Is their teaching job in Vietnam and what are the requirements/salary

[@Avalon432]

Hi Rhett and Claire! Glad I stumbled upon your channel. My son and I are about to head off on a South East Asian adventure. We were planning on starting in Thailand but not so sure anymore (scammy, too touristy, and box jellyfish 😳). We're considering Vietnam instead. Our duration in each destination will depend on whether we like it there. For this reason, booking a return flight is hard as we don't know where we'll be in the end. Same applies to accommodation. Do you think we'll have any issues if we booked a one way flight with accommodation only for the first few nights? Can we "wing it" from there or is it an absolute must to plan every step of the journey? Would really appreciate your advice. From 2 🇿🇦's 😊 - oh, and we're vegan 🫣 Are we going to starve? 😂

[@RhettandClaire]

Hey guys! Vietnam is probably the best country in the world to just “wing”😁🙌🏻. It’s super affordable and lots of different options. We’ve only ever booked hotels and airbnbs a few days before 😁🙌🏻. As for Thailand, it’s slightly harder to do that - you’ll definitely be paying a lot more for accommodation. Overall, Northern Vietnam is a smart move😁. We’ve got Vegan friends that live permanently in Vietnam and they don’t starve, lots of rice options! Spring rolls etc😁🙌🏻

[@Avalon432]

@@RhettandClaire ah your response is appreciated! Thank you so much. I think at the end of the day it will be a 'trial and error' experience and we just need to go with the flow 😊 Hope you're still enjoying your travels. All the best! 🪷✨️

[@Cinnamoroll-nx]

I’m from Vietnam🇻🇳

[@laurakelly1650]

Hello, you said you had guides. certain places. Where do you find such guides?

[@RhettandClaire]

Our website www.rhettandclaire.com 😃

[@vikicuil]

Hi our flight is on Dec 20th from India to Hanoi via Vietjet airlines. We have a transit at Ho Chi Minh. Now we just want to know where would be the immigration will it be on Ho Chi Minh during transit or it will be on Hanoi. P.S: We have given the entry port as Hanoi Airport in our Visa. We have only 2 days to board the flight 😞

[@MrBawaji]

Wow

[@valeriepvi3667]

Thank you . Very helpful. BTW, Ive heard that apart of English they speak French and Russian, so if you are a bit more intelligent and not too lazy and arogant to expect everyone to speak your English, you'll be fine

[@thytrinh3211]

You are so mean. If any French or Russian, then it would be from the tourists and tour guides. English is the official language around the world.

[@kevinlaiho8599]

Great video guys! Thank you for the ton of useful information! We will be coming from South Africa and going to Ho Chi Minh City in December. Do you recommend buying a SIM card at the airport and using Grab to get to the hotel or should we just organise a transfer with the hotel (they charge 650000 VND which sounds like a lot)?

[@VuLe-ck7fs]

You should buy Sim card at the airport, its not much expensive than outside. Then, you book the grab to the city around 6 or 7 usd. Get outside, across the internal street 1 minute, on your left side is grab station. Easy right?

[@kevinlaiho8599]

Thank you so much VuLe! That definitely sounds easy enough. I've already downloaded the Grab app and loaded my credit card on the app. Hopefully it works over there😊

[@Mr.DJones]

May I suggest looking into eSims instead of physical SIM cards. If you have a reasonably new phone, you will have at least one eSim slot. Just look into what eSims are. Have fun! :)

[@heroldprobert1772]

Rhett I was surprised on this clip that you mentioned SA, are you my homie?

[@RhettandClaire]

Of course bru😁❤️

[@heroldprobert1772]

Dankie mos

[@santhoshprabhakarj4884]

What is name of the travel agency you advised in this video?

[@RhettandClaire]

www.vietnamescapetours.com 😊

[@SuiGenerisAbbie]

Guys, I am a little confused: At 29:19, Claire stated that in the 9 months of living on Vietnam, you did not get sick once however at 29:50 Claire stated that Rhett got quite ill. Which is correct, please?

[@RhettandClaire]

I said we hadn’t got sick from water or ice in the 9 months😊

[@SuiGenerisAbbie]

@@RhettandClaire I thought you meant from anything.

[@ericb7156]

He was horribly hungover - that can happen anywhere :)@@SuiGenerisAbbie

[@SuiGenerisAbbie]

@@ericb7156 Right you are. Hangovers can be most gnarly.

[@ofeliaqadiri8405]

Can you please visit Azerbaijan. Please.❤

[@SuiGenerisAbbie]

21:30 -- Rhett, Confucianism you say like this: Con-fyu-shion-ism. Taoism you say like this: Tow-ism. The first syllable is pronounced like the word, Ow the word you say when you get hurt or some such. The gorgeous long, flowing dress tunics that the Vietnamese women wear over loose trousers, are called: Áo dài and you say those words like this: Ow-DIE.

[@sutannguyen8599]

Nice talking 👄 like talk showed in USA 🇺🇸..all Your Excellent Videos..❤🎉❤🎉Love You all..

[@RhettandClaire]

Thanks! 😃

[@lesilky1309]

Wrong . Hanoi is bigger now , new developments and extended city and morr larger than Hanoi. Because you just stay at old quarter . Search Vinhome river and Ecopark

[@Sara-jo2uf]

Does someone have any suggestions on where to go if you want to experience beaches that is not Phu Quoc? A place that is not completely dead but still not a party place?

[@Mr.DJones]

I haven't been, but I've done my homework as I am going to VN in September, and Da Nang always comes up at the most beautiful beaches. Have fun.

[@anuonggiay9803]

😊😊❤

[@guylast9516]

sorry may I check the visa application link is right?

[@RhettandClaire]

Hi there. What do you mean?🙏🏻

[@moritzashe]

why where u in the middle of rainy season in December. a second before ur video stated that December is in the middle of dry season

[@RhettandClaire]

We were in Vietnam in August.

[@moritzashe]

@@RhettandClaire ahh okay that makes sense. thanks for correcting. greetings

[@CultureDrift]

Loved the detailed tips on Vietnam! 🛵 Do you have any must-try local dishes that might not be well-known to tourists? 🍜

[@GamerBahiya21]

Can you rest a scooter in Hanoi and return it in ho chi Minh ?

[@RhettandClaire]

Yes🙏🏻