Your Vietnam packing list can go wrong in two directions. Bring only shorts and you may spend your first cool Hanoi morning looking for a jacket. Bring three jackets and hiking boots for a Saigon-and-beach holiday and you will spend the trip wondering why your suitcase is so heavy.
Pack a jacket for Hanoi and swimwear for Phú Quốc. Vietnam in December can feel like several countries packed into one suitcase:…
A train winding above the sea near Hai Van Pass and a long overnight journey in a shared sleeper cabin are both…
You recognise cà phê sữa đá on the menu. Then come đen đá, bạc xỉu, trứng, muối, dừa and sữa chua. Suddenly,…
Visa information last reviewed: 24 September 2026. Requirements can change. Check the latest Immigration instructions before applying and again before departure. This…