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 locals know you need a sweater by richiecdisc
You'll need comfy shoes to walk around town and in Hanoi, sandals are very much optional. It's colder than you think in the winter.
Wide angle for temples, zoom for people photos.
An umbrella comes in handy in the winter as there is a fair amount of drizzle.
Bring some warm clothing, especially socks. We were glad we packed for hiking and were surprised we needed our hiking gear in town. In winter, northern Vietnam is anything but a tropical paradise. Leave a Comment
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 U$ Dollars by muddybok
If you happen to run out of VND for small purchase, small dollar note will be assumed as VND15.000 per dollar.
Remember to keep around USD15 or VND equivalent for airport tax. Credit card just won't do the magic to get you out of the country. Leave a Comment
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 Bring a Jacket or Coat
during Winter by sailor_p
Hmm... didn't heed my Vietnamese friends' advice and still packed my summer T-shirts. Thank God, I brought a green jacket along - that means that's the same jacket I have been wearing throughout the trip on my photo album! Weather in Nov is cool and I can still survive in T-shirts and jeans and light jacket. Wear thick clothes come Dec and Jan.
And finally, remember to bring your favourite travel guidebook! Highly recommended one is the Lonely Planet Guide. I literally survive on it! Do contact your local embassies when you are there to let them know you are around.
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 My Hanoi flat in January -
10°C inside! by King_GoloLeave a Comment
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Want to know more about weather in Hanoi? Check out weatherbase.com for good info.
Hanoi is generally humid year-round. The best time to visit is October-March, when generally there is less rain and the temperatures are cool.
I think October and November are ideal: it's Fall in Hanoi, very comfortable. Leave a Comment
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 Pacsafe 85L by muddybok
My Solution is my Pacsafe 85L that cost me almost 1/3 of my new Karrimor backpack. But ultimately it eases my mind while I’m traveling across Vietnam.
Tagline extracted from pacsafe.com:
Land, sea or air, you're wired for travel. No more sleepless train or bus rides, Pacsafe guards your gear for times when you just have to . . . go. The Backpacker series has been specially designed for easy harness access when you are on the move, or complete protection for safe air travel. Leave a Comment
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 100,000 dong by pez
Freelance money changers descend on tourists all around the center of Hanoi...beware of them.
Current exchange rate is around 15,700 dong to the dollar, and informal exchange rates in restaurants, etc is about 15,000 per dollar.
Bring ATM cards for th best exchange rate. There are over 3000 ATMs everywhere in Hanoi. 3 years ago there was only 1!
Credit cards mainly at major hotels and restaurants. Leave a Comment
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You better equipped your credit cards for Vietnam trip. The opportunities to spend money are so abundant & make sure you don't finish all you USD in the process.
Most shopping outlets in Hanoi do not charge 3% extra as compare to HCM's joints. Leave a Comment
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 by UScutie
Summer clothes are the best ,sandal ,short,T-shirt ,swimming suit ...if u want to take the boat trip go see all the caves around .
Sea sickness pills are required 4 whom is not comfortable in sea .I had vomit alot because not use to with the waves.U can buy in Pharmacy around town but why lost time 4 looking when we have short time to enjoy ?
Cover camera avoid the humid ,it may ruin your camera b/c humid is really high in here.If u r planning to buy Film ,look 4 expired date b/c I lost money 4 film that not working (no pictures after develope ),what is great ! VN stores they don't care and don't take back after u buy ,sorry not like US or Europe . Leave a Comment
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