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Length1h 56m
About this audiobook
Thinking about going to Vietnam but feel totally overwhelmed?
Vietnam is huge. In the north, you have cold mountains and rice fields. In the south, you have hot beaches and crazy traffic. If you only have 1 or 2 weeks, deciding where to go is a headache.
Most travel guides are full of boring history and 500 pages of useless text. You don't need that. You just need practical information to plan fast, save money, and avoid getting ripped off.
This simple guide gives you exactly what you need to know before you land.
What you get inside:
The Best Places: Honest guides for Hanoi, Ha Long Bay, Sapa, Hoi An, Ho Chi Minh City, and hidden spots.
Ready-to-Use Plans: Simple itineraries for 5, 7, 10, or 14 days. Just pick one and go.
Buses, Trains & Flights: How to book transport easily without paying "tourist prices."
Real Budgets: Exactly how much cash you need for street food, local hotels, and beers.
Food Guides: The best street food dishes you must try (and how to not get sick).
Bonus: Useful Vietnamese phrases and a quick packing checklist.
No matter if you are a solo backpacker on a budget or traveling with family, this book cuts the nonsense.
Scroll up, grab your copy, and start planning your Vietnam trip today!
Audiobook details
GenreTravel
Length1 hr 56 mins
Narrated byListen with 1,000+ voices
FormateBook with Audio
Publish dateJul 31, 2026
LanguageEnglish
Table of contents
1Introduction
2Chapter 1: Planning Your Vietnam Trip
3Some Quick Facts
4Will You Actually Like It?
5Why Everyone Loves Traveling Here
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6The Three Regions (Pick Wisely!)
7The Weather Mystery
8How Many Days Do You Actually Need?
9Money and Budgets
10Big Mistakes to Avoid
114 Simple Questions for You
12Chapter 2: Visas, Money, and Important Things Before You Fly
13Passport Things
14The Visa System
15For U.S. Travellers
16Which Airport to Choose?
17Customs: What Can You Bring?
18Understanding Vietnamese Money (VND)
19Cash or Card?
20ATMs and Exchanging Cash
21SIM Cards and Internet
22Power Plugs
23Water and Health
24Language
25Apps to Download Now
26Quick Packing Tips
27Your First 60 Minutes in Vietnam
28Chapter 3 – How to Move Around Vietnam
29Domestic Flights
30Taking the Train
31Sleeper Buses
32Limousine Vans
33Grab App and Normal Taxis
34Renting a Motorbike
35Bicycles
36Ferries to the Islands
37What it Costs (Roughly)
38Chapter 4: Where to Sleep in Vietnam
39Money and Room Types
40Best Areas to Stay in Main Cities
41Hanoi
42Ho Chi Minh City (Saigon)
43Da Nang
44Hoi An
45Sapa
46Ninh Binh
47Chapter 5 – Northern Vietnam: Where Should You Go?
48Hanoi – The Starting Point
49Good places to see:
50Money in Hanoi:
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