That said, sometimes you can pay a few more dollars and fly – the more convenient but less sustainable option. Finance is provided by PayPal Credit (a trading name of PayPal UK Ltd, Whittaker House, Whittaker Avenue, Richmond-Upon-Thames, Surrey, United Kingdom, TW9 1EH).

Get more travel inspiration, tips and exclusive offers sent straight to your inbox with our weekly newsletter . I have also read many worst case scenarios abut scams crime reports that are almost fiction in todays Vietnam. La guida è completa, non troppo prolissa, è molto utile per un inquadramento dei posti e delle cose più interessanti da vedere.Vietnam is also a special case - really think that everyone's best bet is word of mouth from a really close friend. The suggested itineraries catered to various travel styles, allowing me to tailor my journey to my preferences. There are a lot more photos but the layout is messy, confusing, not properly thought of and all over the place. A railway line spans the length of the country, following the coastline from HCMC all the way to Hanoi and beyond. I do have their copy for Italy, and it has some evergreen information pertaining to the ancient buildings that will never change.

The national carrier, Vietnam Airlines, has better service and comparable pricing if booked in advance. Lonely planet has been my go to travel guide with so much information packed in the covers that it’s always been so useful that I carry it with me everywhere I go.

However, circumstances change so rapidly that it is quite normal to find restaurant suggested in a book released in 2016 to be no longer such a good choice or it may even no longer exist. There is also a risk of rabies from monkeys and dogs and if you get vaccinated against that all you have to do is wash the cut thoroughly to prevent infection although it probably is a good idea to consult a doctor.

Most purchases from business sellers are protected by the Consumer Contract Regulations 2013 which give you the right to cancel the purchase within 14 days after the day you receive the item. If you are a resident of another country or region, please select the appropriate version of Tripadvisor for your country or region in the drop-down menu. Get ready to experience the best of what Asia has to offer in Thailand, South Korea, Vietnam, and Singapore while earning points and enjoying exclusive benefits. Get happily lost in Hanoi's Old Quarter, paddle past Halong Bay's shimmering limestone peaks at dawn, or take a cooking class in charming Hoi An; all with your trusted travel companion. As soon as Vietnam was open again after covid we jumped straight onto a plane and headed straight to Saigon (HCMC) for a packed two week trip and this guide book was great in helping to plan the trip and things to do once we got there.With this guide, you will still be forced to google addresses, contacts, where train lines run, all the important stuff - so what's the point ?