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Straw Hat Wearing Vietnamese! - Ho Chi Minh City
Straw Hat Wearing Vietnamese!
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Weather Gear: Of Mozzies and Sunglasses
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  • Updated By bpacker on April 29, 2005
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  • Uncle Ho on the Dong - Ho Chi Minh City
    Uncle Ho on the Dong
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    Bring lots of empty bags to shop. As for money, don't bother changing at the airport. Exchange rates suck big time there. USDs are acceptable everywhere and the exchange rates are more favourable at the hotel. E.g. Caravelle Hotel uses bank rates from the Hong Kong and Shanghai Bank and they'll accept Sing/Aussie/Malaysian dollars.

    Breathable Tops! Anything made of cool linen or cotten. "Teva" slippers are great for exploring HCMC or jumping around boats in Mekong Delta.

    Maybe diarahhoea medication + hepatitis A+B shots before going. Hygeine sucks here but Malaria is not such a big problem here.

    Good to bring lots of memory sticks, charger,etc,

    Rain coats are a must in their rainy season. Umbrellas are useless when the winds are strong.

    Ok, I really shouldn't say this but many Singaporeans say that the Vietnamese dong, look and feel a lot like "Hell Paper Money" Why? Coz it feels and looks like the paper currency we burn to the dead...No offence to Uncle Ho intended.

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    Weather Gear: Eye protection...
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  • Updated By Fondest_Memories on May 16, 2003
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  • Don't I look cool? - Ho Chi Minh City
    Don't I look cool?
    by Fondest_Memories
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    I would recommend anyone heading to Saigon (HCMC) to bring a pair of sunglasses. The city is very dusty and it's a good idea to have some sort of eye protection. You can even bring your chemistry lab googles for all I care...hahaha....Just bring something to protect your eyes from the dust. If you are planning to ride scooters around, then it's a must. Besides, it'll make you look cool....hahaha ;)

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    Weather Gear: Buy a Vietnamese Straw Hat!
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  • By machomikemd on August 26, 2007
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  • Straw Hat Wearing Vietnamese! - Ho Chi Minh City
    Straw Hat Wearing Vietnamese!
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    The popular Vietnamese Straw hat not only protects you from the sun but also from rain sinece it's waterproof!


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    Weather Gear: In monsoon time
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  • Weather Gear - Ho Chi Minh City
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    In Monsoon time bring a rain jacket or an umbrella. When it rains, the rain is very heavy. Be prepared and bring umbrella or rain clothes. You can buy the stuff in place too.

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    Weather Gear: The Locals are Natural Weather Forecaster
  • Updated By Aidy_p on April 22, 2007
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  • Locals scrambling to look for shelter - Ho Chi Minh City
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    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 their big brollies and rain covers. There was no difference in terms of the colour of the sky. But lo and behold, rain started to pelt the ground. We were so amazed by these natural weather forcaster. This is truly an example of local knowledge.


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    Weather Gear: Rain, Rain, Go Away!
  • By haydnesque on October 30, 2006
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  • Dont bring a mallet! Bring a 16L or 8L mounteneering backpack for your clothes and other things when u go to Vietnam.

    don't forget to bring raincoat so that you can roam around rain or shine. Also bring hiking shoes and rubber sandals.


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