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Vietnam What to Pack

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Clothing & Shoes Ho Chi Minh City

18 Reviews The hotel room toilet was equipped with: Toothbrush with toothpaste Comb Razor Shower Caps Sanitary Bags Bath Foam Shampoo Body Lotion Sewing Kit The room comes equipped with 1 power outlet (2 round...

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Weather Gear Ho Chi Minh City

5 Reviews You may want to bring along your umbrella to protect yourself against the harsh sun or sudden rain. Jac & I were having dinner at the Ben Thanh Night Market when suddenly, the locals started to set up...

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NECCESITIES THAT I CARRY IN THE TROPICS

by DennyP

When out and about I carry the following items some you may find handy: I carry a small back/pack that carries all my camera gear (out of sight) and my daily handy neccesities. I am never without sufficient amount of fresh bottled water A reliable mosquito and insect repellant A wide brimmed hat for sun protection.A pair of sunglasses .. .. ..A comfortable pair of walking/ hiking shoes/boots.A small compact pocho for sudden tropical storms..covers me and backpack. A couple of zip lock plastic bags for item protection ie: passport and important papers A small packet of wetones for the heat also for cleaning minor injuries.A small tube of strong sunscreenA small tube of moisturiserA small packet of tissues (in case the roll is empty)A small tube of lip balm.A couple of band aid strips.A face mask. A digital camera with charged battery,A digital battery charger.An international...

Get your Vietnam Visa Before you Leave Home

by tampa_shawn

Make sure you get your visa before your arrival to Vietnam. Despite the nightmare stories in the guidebooks, Visas for Vietnam are quick and easy to obtain through the Vietnamese embassy so there is no need to pay the extra charge to use a Visa Services. We overnighted our passports and forms with a self address overnight envelop and had them back within days. Some guidebooks mention getting a letter beforehand and then a Visa at the Airport. Do NOT try this. We ran into several people who tried this and were not allowed into Vietnam. They were put on the next plane out of the country and it took them 3 days to get everything straighten out and back into Vietnam! If your thinking of making a side trip to Cambodia to see Angkor Wat make sure you obtain a double entry Visa before you leave for Vietnam. Once again we ran into people who only got a single entry Visa and it is quite a hassle...

Cotton Clothes lovers...beware!!

by huephubai

Whatever style of baggage you choose, be sure you know the size and weight limitations on your airlines. This is available online with whatever airlines you are using. I once paid a hefty fee for my bags, both in weight and size being over the stated limit. I'll not make that mistake again. This is especially true when leaving Vietnam, as the restrictions seem to "change" with their moods. Be sure you are well within the size and weight limits before departing. It's easy to load up on purchased goodies, but difficult to leave them behind due to the overage. Luckily, I have family there that I could leave the items with and retrieve them on my next visit. I have to admit...I didn't listen on my first time back to Vietnam after over 30 years. I brought so many cotton shirts and only wore them once. Too hot and uncomfortable, that's for sure. Since then, I have taken several trips back to...

Luggage Recommendations and other basics

by tampa_shawn

I find that traveling with one small suit case with wheels and a small back pack (big enough to hold everything you need for a one to two day side trip) works best for me. Whatever you bring make sure you can carry it long distances by yourself if need be. Many of the hotels in Vietnam only have one or two rooms per floor, so be prepared to carry your bags up 5 to 8 flights of stairs. If your venturing out of the major cities you’ll need to bring insect repellent. 100% Deet is recommended since the mesquites here do carry malaria. If your sensitive to noise you may need to use ear plugs to sleep since the cities are quite noisy even late at night (I found the constant hum of motor bikes and honking horns lured me right to sleep at night), but I heard other travelers complaining that they couldn’t sleep I also find a sleeping mask handy when trying to sleep on planes, trains and buses.

Clothing

by tampa_shawn

While preparing for my trip to Vietnam I had read, that the Vietnamese dress very conservatively. Women and men wear long pants and short or long sleeve tops for the most part, and I should do the same despite the heat. Once in Vietnam I saw quite a few of the Vietnamese wearing Capri’s (cropped pants) pants and sleeveless tops. Due to the heat the tourist “uniform” for women seemed to be carpis or pedal pushers and short sleeve or sleeveless tops. Tanks with built in bras also seemed to be a favorite for the travelers in more casual settings. Frankly I lived in Capri's and tanks while I was in Vietnam and did not feel like it was inappropriate. I seldom saw anyone but children in shorts, so I wouldn’t recommend wearing short out, BUT since the AC in your hotel is turned off while you are out you may want to bring a pair of comfortable shorts for wearing around the hotel…. Expect to...

Travel Books

by tampa_shawn

By far the best travel book for Vietnam that I saw was the Rough Guide's Vietnam. Guides on Vietnam are a bit hard to come by in the US so if can?t find the Rough Guide don?t worry, the major cities in Vietnam all have book exchanges where you can pick up a used copy of the Rough Guide for less than $10 US. Make sure you get a recent copy though, Vietnam is changing so rapidly that a guide a few years old many not be worth the paper it's printed on!I am normally a big fan of Lonely Planet but I was very disappointed in their book on Vietnam. Bootleg copies of the Lonely Planet are available everywhere in Vietnam...(don?t worry the people selling it will find you...you won't need to hunt it down). We got ours for $6 US. Remember to bargain, they asked for $25 US at first! While not the best travel guide in this case, it was definitely worth $6! Since the Lonely Planet is so readily...

Take the empty bag or suitcase

by cafank

I travel light but at the end of my trips most of my clothes go out - or are donated to locals. I then buy clothes for home and my next trip. Whether you are after tailor made or ready to wear, knock-offs or the real thing you will find something for your tate in Vietnam.HCMH, HoiAn and Hanoi are where the main markets are and where you can get your clothes made.There are hundreds of stores selling bags and suitcases so buy a new one - just check out the quality. You do get whatt you paid for.......Leather goods are pretty good too, purses, handbags, and you can have them made to your style. I loved HCMC for swim wear - lots of swimwear shops around the Ben Than market area.HoiAn is great for tailor made and HaNoi is good for everything (though a bit more expensive).Shoes are everywhere - take your pick. Made to measure sandals are great buys. It's not easy to get electronic gear - you...

bring or buy a hat.

by NYTim

One small carry on bag is sufficient. Clothes are so cheap that you can buy them as needed. Sandals are all one needs unless you go trekking in the mountains, the a pair of light weight hiking boots will do the job. Nothing special as everything you need is sold in the shops. Digital camera. Pack diarrhea medicines. Sunglasses. Swim suit.

Recycle your packing list

by lindyz

When Tracy and I travel, we tend to pack a bit differently to most people. For the months before we leave, we start putting aside old clothes that we will take away, wear and then throw or give to the people that clean our room usually. We feel we are doing our bit by recycling our stuff. About 3/4 of the clothes we take to a country stays there, making more room to buy new stuff. We dont like to do a lot of washing of clothes, while on holidays, so this packing method works well for us!!!Also, we tend not to buy many clothes for ourselves while away in Asia, mainly due to the sizing! We are both not HUGE ladies, probably a size 12 or 14, however, in Asian sizing we are an XXL!!! We have been told many times that there is not clothes big enough to fit us! And so therefore our packing method works doubly well for us. We re-use, recycle and give away!

Pack a pair of shorts

by austbear

We travelled to Vietnam in April, and it was hot - especially in the south (Ho Chi Minh and the Delta). If I had my time over, I would have packed a pair of long shorts rather than just taking trousers.Many of the locals get around in knee length shorts these days, so you won't look out of place wearing them.That said, you can buy clothes, including shorts, easy enough at any one of the many markets you will find as you travel throughout Vietnam.... Although we only had to use it once during our travels - my wife and daughters really appreciated us having a roll of toilet paper tucked into our day bag.....

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Q: could someone please help? where can i buy ao dai (preferably well made and silk) for my grand-daughters, they are only 2-3...

A: Loads of places in both cities to buy Ao Dai either already made or to measure. For the small extra cost, have them made to measure and take the mesurements before going...

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