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Vietnam really stands out for me in the world as a place that feels substantially different from the Western world we are used to, yet remains pretty darn safe
by drcode 11y ago
Vietnam really stands out for me in the world as a place that feels substantially different from the Western world we are used to, yet remains pretty darn safe for a Western tourist.
Given that it is also comparably inexpensive, it really is a fantastic place everyone should try to visit sometime.
Downsides: Lots of people have figured out how awesome Vietnam is already, so you certainly won't be the only tourist.
Also, after you've spent five minutes on a Vietnamese street corner you'll appreciate that riding the Ho Chi Minh Highway is indeed quite dangerous... but just for reasons that have absolutely nothing to do with being a tourist.
- anpk 11y ago> Given that it is also comparably inexpensive I had to pay 150$ for a 1 month visa, so I don't know how they can encourage tourism with such high visa costs.
- bruceb 11y agoyou must not be USA/Euro/Japan citizen?
- anpk 11y agoNationality does not matter http://www.tripadvisor.com/ShowTopic-g293921-i8432-k6284369-Current_Vietnam_VISA_fee_in_US-Vietnam.html http://www.tripadvisor.com/ShowTopic-g293921-i8432-k6284369-...
- bruceb 11y agoIt does. Visa on arrival is cheaper for Americans, google it. I paid $15 beforehand online and some fee when I got there. Maybe $25.
- saiya-jin 11y agothere is nothing outstanding about safety in Vietnam, most of south east asia can be packed in the same bucket, with +- same safety, and just different flavors of exotics