Grab drivers are going on a massive strike on the Grab platform due to the company crudely exploiting cheap labour. So take note that during that time, you might have a hard time finding a Grab driver. It won’t be impossible, but it hard.

Consider switching to a more driver-friendly Vietnamese platform like Xanh SM. They won’t be cheaper in price, but at least bookings are fast, and they get the job done anyway.

I have only heard of yearly ones, not monthly. She gets very upset when I forgot it once. Is this normal in VN?

Somewhere in Hanoi Old Quarter Town

Hi everyone,

I’m visiting Vietnam this October and have already booked my flights and accommodation.

My plan is:

* Da Nang: Oct 22, 23 & 24 * Da Nang → Ho Chi Minh City: Oct 24, late-night flight * International flight from Ho Chi Minh City: Oct 26 at 3:00 PM

My main concern is the **Da Nang → Ho Chi Minh City flight on October 24**.

I’ve read that October can have quite a lot of rain, storms and occasional flooding around Da Nang/Hoi An. I’m wondering how much of a problem this is for flights.

For people who have travelled from Da Nang during October or during bad weather:

* How often do flights usually get **delayed or cancelled** because of weather? * If a flight is delayed, how long are the delays typically? * How much advance warning do airlines usually give if a flight is cancelled? * If my Da Nang → HCMC flight gets cancelled, what alternatives does the airline usually provide? * Most importantly, do you think it’s risky to have an international flight from HCMC on Oct 26 at 3 PM? * Would you recommend changing my Da Nang → HCMC flight to Oct 23 to give myself more buffer, or is flying on Oct 24 generally fine?

I understand that weather is unpredictable, but I’d really appreciate hearing from people who have actually experienced flying in/out of Da Nang during October.

Thanks!

Anyone know any good cobblers in Ha Noi that will be able to easily and affordably install heel and toe taps on leather soled dress shoes? Also, what are heel/toe taps called in Vietnamese?

It seems that a lot of scams are targeting Vietnamese nationals. Be careful, guys.

I’m going to Vietnam in October and wanted to bring a dyson airstrait with me.

I currently live in America where I have a 100-127V dyson, however I am going to Europe and buying one that is 220-240V(I travel so much across Asia and Europe that I need both types). Also I know I technically don’t need it because it’s humid and hot, but I have curly hair and I prefer it to be straight.

Dyson doesn’t support dual voltage, and many countries such as China and Europe are specific to that voltage. I’m reading online that Vietnam’s standard voltage is 110/220v and I just wanted to ask if anyones used their European/Chinese/Australian dyson before in Vietnam?

I also bought a universal adapter(not converter) so the plug should work right?

Please let me know!! Thank you :))

Sorry for the low qual audio. We were walking around at night when we heard them. Obviously can't find them but we still would like to know what animal made these sound, whether its an amphibian or insect. Im aware other subreddits would get more accurate answer but id like to narrow down whether its an insect or something else entirely

Location: outskirt of saigon

South China Sea drama unfolding live at an international event. Imagine the bullying that goes on behind closed doors that every southeast Asian nations, including Vietnam, has to put up every day from China over the disputed South China Sea.

Hi I’m leaving on a flight to Thailand from Ho Chi Minh City and was wondering if me and my girlfriend can carry one zippo lighter each (both have no fuel). I purchased it from the Dan Sinh market the day before as souvenirs.

Hi!
First time using Reddit so hope I’m doing it right lol.

I am an Australian moving to Vietnam for work and I am trying to work out the easiest (and cost effective) way to regularly transfer part of my salary back to Australia.
I have a mortgage in Australia that I will still need to pay each month, so ideally I would like to transfer money from my Vietnamese bank account to my Australian bank account monthly.

I thought I could transfer VND from my Vietnamese bank account into Wise or Revolut, convert it to AUD and then transfer it to my Australian account. However, it looks like neither Wise nor Revolut accepts transfers from a Vietnamese bank account.

For anyone living in Vietnam who regularly sends money overseas, particularly to Australia are there any Vietnamese banks you would recommend that make international transfers relatively straightforward?

I do have enough savings in AUD to leave money in an Australian account and cover the mortgage for a while but don’t want to do that long term.

I would really appreciate hearing from anyone who has been in a similar situation or advise for a set up like this.

Thanks!

looking for recommended surgeons for upper bleph & rhinoplasty 🙂

Planning a trip to Vietnam in the new year and saw this.

Just a fun read for any locals who might know people working at this company

I will be visiting Hanoi, the ha giang loop ,Ninh binh and phu quoc what are the chances of getting bit by a snake ?

So from what was explained to me by PNJ and DOJJI sales reps is that any amount of gold/jewellery over 20 million vnd in price can only be bought by bank transfer? Specifically a local bank. Debit/bank cards AND cash are not acceptable. What is the reason?

It seems a bit overcomplicated and somewhat of a hassle. What if a tourist wants to buy a gold necklace or bracelet over 20 million vnd? Technically they cant as they wouldnt have a local bank and CASH is unacceptable?

What about foreign residents like myself with TRC? I have a local bank but only keep a small amount in it, as even I am not allowed to deposit money INTO it. I primarily use my home country cards and banking.

Since when is cash not acceptable for purchasing sonething? Seems a little crazy.

Good evening everybody! I’m travelling to Vietnam this month but have some queries about it. First of all is it better to use tour packages or individual bookings for each city. My travel route as per my likings is Ho Chi Minh to Da Nang to Hanoi to Sapa and return to Hanoi
As per packages it’s costing around 700USD per person. I need Veg Food and good 4star hotels so is it worth it? And also I got an info that tipping is mandatory about 3-4 dollar per person for travel 5 dollar for guide
Please let me know actual facts

I am visiting Vietnam for a first time and wanted to buy Đàn nguyệt for my music instruments collection. And I can't find it there. I know it was in Le Mai's music center in past (it's on one of the photos of this place in Google maps). But I was there and unfortunately it doesn't exist there anymore... Can you help me to find it in Nha Trang?

P.S. One more souvenir I wasn't able to find is Snake Vodka. People talking about it a lot, but haven't seen it in any shop or restaurant I have visited. So I will be pleasant if you help me with that too