A Travel Guide to Vietnam

The essential lowdown on traveling to Vietnam: all about the nation's visa requirements, currency, safety situation, climate, getting in, and getting around.

Basic facts and map of Vietnam, from the CIA World Factbook.

Due to its unique geography, Vietnam has a climate with wide variation from north to south, delineated into two distinct climatic zones. Read the full article to see more details on Vietnam’s weather. Includes information on recommended clothing and links to local weather conditions in Da Nang, Ho Chi Minh City, and Hanoi.

Vietnam is a two-currency country - both Vietnamese dong and US dollars are legal tender, and you can go around spending nothing but greenbacks if you wanted to. Money tips and useful spending suggestions for travelers in Vietnam.

Visitors going to Vietnam must show a valid Vietnam visa before being allowed into the country. A guide to getting your own Vietnam visa - where to get it and how.

An overview of domestic air travel in Vietnam. Carriers, airports, and other useful information on air travel in Vietnam.

Traveling through Vietnam via train, on the "Reunification Express" linking Hanoi to Ho Chi Minh City.

A full review of the Vietnam train experience riding from Hanoi to Hue, via Livitrans on the Reunification Express.

Scams in Vietnam are everywhere! Learn these common scams in Vietnam before you travel.

There are honest travel agencies in Hanoi, Vietnam... and there are the sharks that are sadly too common in the Vietnam travel industry. How to get the most out of your Vietnam vacation without getting ripped off, and how to know what travel agencies in Hanoi to trust.

Facebook is unofficially blocked in Vietnam, but there's nothing to stop you from using Facebook with this list of workarounds

Vietnam is a magical place. While the older generations remember the Vietnam War and have mixed feelings as they tour this Asian country, younger folk simply see Vietnam as a wonderful place to explore while hiking, biking and sitting on beaches. Many tour operators offer vacation packages to this country, which also include the option of a side trip tour Angkor Wat in Cambodia.

Vietnam is an edgy but exciting country to explore. Here, vacationers bounce back and forth between noisy cities where more than 500 motor scooters and bikes surround every car, and a bucolic countryside where water buffalo pull farmers on a foot plow through watery rice fields.

Official government tourism site. Comprehensive information on Vietnam's tour destinations, holidays, entertainment, history, and other information.

Official site of the United States Embassy in Vietnam, based in the capital city of Hanoi. Relevant information, news, and updates for U.S. expats and tourists traveling through Vietnam.

A tour bus system in Ho Chi Minh City offering air-conditioned tours from eleven hop-on/hop-off stations covering the city’s most prominent attractions.