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Our Vietnam Travel Guide 2024 | First time in HANOI, HOI AN, & HO CHI MINH

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Creator's Key Takeaways

don't do that don't do that don't do that apply weeks before because I've even read now that it can take five or six days

you can actually upgrade your experience and stay in luxury hotels for very little and I think maybe we paid about $1 $110 a night

you need to be prepared to be able to cross the street with traffic coming at you and you you say you say a prayer first say a prayer first and then you step out

it was a wonderful experience it was a wonderful experience and then after that we visited some temples

Creator's Tips & Advice

Apply for Vietnam e-visa several weeks in advance to avoid last-minute stress
Upgrade to luxury hotels in Vietnam for a relatively low cost
Be prepared to cross streets with heavy traffic by stepping out confidently
Take day trips from cities to explore the countryside
Stay at the Little Riverside Hotel in Hoi An for a personalized experience

🆕New to Cruising? This Creator Addresses:

Visa process uncertaintyApply for e-visa weeks in advance, as it can take 5-6 days
Crossing busy streetsStep out confidently; motorbikes will go around you like water around a rock

Questions This Creator Answers

QWhat are the travel tips for first-time visitors to Vietnam?
QHow to handle the visa process for Vietnam?
QWhat are the best hotels and experiences in Hanoi, Hoi An, and Ho Chi Minh City?
QHow to navigate street traffic in Vietnam?
QWhat are some unique cultural experiences in Vietnam?

Port Highlights

Hanoi4 Happy Bacon
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Ho Chi Minh City3½ Happy Bacon
Hoi An4½ Happy Bacon
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YouTube Video Description

In today's video we visit the amazingly beautiful country of Vietnam and provide travel tips and tricks to make your visit better. Vietnam is a beautiful and culturally rich country that has become a popular destination for travelers from all over the world and 2024 is a great time to visit. Hanoi, the capital city, is known for its bustling streets, French colonial architecture, and delicious street food. Some of the top attractions in Hanoi include the Ho Chi Minh Mausoleum, the Temple of Literature, and the Old Quarter. Hoi An, located in central Vietnam, is a picturesque city known for its well-preserved Ancient Town, which is a UNESCO World Heritage Site. The town features charming streets lined with historic buildings, temples, and colorful lanterns. Hoi An is also famous for its tailor shops, where visitors can have custom-made clothing and accessories created for them. We visited Hoi An especially for the amazing lantern festival, which is held each month during the full moon. Ho Chi Minh City, formerly known as Saigon, is the largest city in Vietnam and is located in the southern part of the country. The city is a vibrant hub of culture and commerce, with numerous markets, museums, and historical sites to explore. Some of the top attractions in Ho Chi Minh City include the War Remnants Museum, the Cu Chi Tunnels, and the Notre-Dame Cathedral. Traveling from Hanoi to Hoi An and then down to Ho Chi Minh City allows visitors to experience a diverse range of cultural and historical attractions, as well as stunning landscapes and delicious cuisine. The journey between these cities can be made by plane, train, bus, or private car, and there are numerous tour companies and travel agencies that can help plan and organize a trip. We took Vietnam Airlines between locations and everything turned out great. Read the blogs on our website: Video # 110 ▶️ We started our channel to inspire and share our world travel lifestyle, adventures, and optimistic outlook on life with others. After completing a two-year journey in our Airstream to see all 50 states and 51 National Parks, we left to travel abroad. We have downsized our possessions and sold our home so that we can wander about with only the things in our backpacks. We love living on the road, traveling each week to a new location. We plan to travel extensively to every part of the world. Ours is not a slow travel lifestyle but rather a vagabondish one. The goal is not to check a country off a list, but to experience it by meeting new people, seeing how others live, and making new friends. We believe in laughing, loving, and living our lives to the fullest. We are working hard to build a beautiful website where you can get travel information about the places we have been. In addition, we post blog articles to help you travel better. Our channel is a way of augmenting that effort, so sometimes we post videos about how to travel or a vlog showing our lives on the road as we do an activity or an adventure. We also post Shorts, so check those out, too. We hope to entertain you, but most importantly, we want to inspire you and give you the confidence to plan your own adventure around the world. We invite you to subscribe and comment. We also hope you follow the link to our website and sign up for our newsletter. It's a great way to keep up-to-date with our travels. ◀️ @RetirementTravelers ⭐️OUR WEBSITE: https://www.retirementtravelers.com ⭐️OUR NEWSLETTER: http://eepurl.com/h_P0RD ⭐️OUR TRAVEL STORE: https://retirementtravelers.com/retirement-travelers-store-best-travel-products 😎 Send us a note or comment on our other channels, too! Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/retirementtravelers Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/retirementtravelers Pinterest: https://www.pinterest.com/retirementtravelers LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/company/retirement-travelers #vietnam #vietnamese #vietnamtravel #worldtravel #worldtravelvlog #worldtraveler #retirementtravelers #travelcouples #hochiminh #hanoi #việtnam #vietnamesefood #hộian #hochiminhvietnam Retirement Travelers is a registered trademark. All rights reserved. 00:00 Introduction 02:09 Hanoi, Vietnam 06:53 Hoi An, Vietnam 10:09 Ho Chi Minh City, Vietnam