Everything worth knowing about Vietnam
Honest, practical articles from people who actually live here — written the way we’d brief a friend before a trip.
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Getting to Ninh Binh 2026: train, limousine van, prices
Hanoi to Ninh Binh in 2026: train from $4, limousine van with hotel pickup for $10, buses, Grab. Plus how to move around a region with no public transport.
Con Dao Transport 2026: Flights, Ferries, Bikes, Buses
How to reach Con Dao and get around it in 2026: VASCO flights, Superdong ferry, the new electric bus 173, bike rental from $4/day. Grab does not work here.
Getting Around Hue 2026: Taxis, Scooters, Dragon Boats
How to get around Hue and out of it in 2026: taxis and apps, scooter rental, dragon boats, the heritage train to Da Nang and Phu Bai airport.
Bringing Pets to Vietnam 2026: Rules, Costs, Real Life
No quarantine in Vietnam: microchip, rabies shot 30 days out, health certificate. 2026 guide to USDA and DEFRA paperwork, airlines, costs and finding a flat.
Healthcare in Vietnam for Expats 2026: Insurance and Costs
What health costs an expat in Vietnam per year: BHYT at 4.5% of salary, private plans $200-1,500, check-ups from $100, evacuation up to $50,000.
Start a Company in Vietnam 2026: LLC, ERC and IRC Guide
How a foreigner registers an LLC in Vietnam in 2026: the new ERC-first rule and its catch, steps, $3-10k budgets, 20% CIT, the DICA account and work permits.
Da Lat transport 2026: bikes, easy riders and canyoning
How to reach Da Lat, the airport transfer, scooter rental from $5 a day, easy rider tours and canyoning at Datanla — 2026 prices, routes and mountain-road safety.
How to Get to Quy Nhon 2026: Trains, Phu Cat Airport, Buses
Getting to Quy Nhon in 2026: Phu Cat (UIH) flights and the $1.90 airport bus, Reunification Express times to Dieu Tri, sleeper buses. Fares in VND and USD.
Ho Chi Minh City to Vung Tau 2026: Ferry, Bus, Car
Ho Chi Minh City to Vung Tau in 2026: Greenlines ferry $12, buses from $3.50, the new CT.28 expressway in 70 minutes. Fares, schedules and what to book ahead.
Vietnam SIM Card & eSIM (2026): Operators & Data Plans
Which SIM is best in Vietnam? Viettel for coverage, an eSIM before you fly for convenience. Operators, data plans, where to buy and real 2026 USD prices.
Vietnam Visa 2026: E-Visa, Visa-Free & On Arrival
Vietnam visas explained for every nationality: the 90-day e-visa, visa-free entry, visa on arrival — how to apply on evisa.gov.vn, costs and timing.