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16 Things We Wish We Knew - WATCH BEFORE Traveling to Thailand and Vietnam

Brian and Carrie
Brian and Carrie
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πŸ‘οΈ 61K viewsπŸ“… 3 years ago⏱️ 29:29
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Creator's Key Takeaways

we have felt incredibly safe in both Thailand and in Vietnam we've been out at night and honestly we have just found it comes down to wherever you're traveling for the most part Common Sense

the best time to visit Northern Thailand and Vietnam would be in December and January

we got the Hep A and B we actually got the combination have a b shot which is called twin Ricks I believe

you're going to be visiting temples your shoulders need to be covered your knees need to be covered

Creator's Tips & Advice

βœ“Get a visa exemption for Thailand or apply for an e-visa for Vietnam before travel
βœ“Avoid burning season in Northern Thailand and Vietnam from mid-February to April
βœ“Carry an adapter for electronics as plugs differ
βœ“Use Google Translate for menus without English
βœ“Buy bottled water and avoid tap water

πŸ†•New to Cruising? This Creator Addresses:

Visa requirements for Thailand and Vietnam β€” Check passport-specific rules; use visa exemption for Thailand or e-visa for Vietnam
Language barriers β€” Use Google Translate and point at pictures on menus
Street food safety β€” Choose busy vendors, watch food being cooked, use mall food courts if concerned

Questions This Creator Answers

QWhat visas are needed for Thailand and Vietnam?
QWhat is the best time to visit Southeast Asia?
QWhat vaccinations are required or suggested?
QHow to get around in Thailand and Vietnam?
QCan you drink the water in Thailand and Vietnam?

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Planning to travel to Thailand or Vietnam? In this video, we share 16 things we wish we had known before traveling to Vietnam and Thailand. We will cover some of the most important areas including Visas, Safety, Language, Currency, Vaccinations needed, and the best time of year to visit. Whether you're a first-time traveler or a seasoned adventurer, you'll find valuable information to help you plan your upcoming trip. Thanks for watching! #travelthailand #travelvietnam #thailand #vietnam πŸ’³The Travel Credit Card We Carry: https://i.capitalone.com/GJohlEOTQ πŸ’³Best Travel Credit Cards: https://www.dailydrop.com/credit-cards?via=brian-and-carrie πŸ’³Best Airline Credit Cards: https://www.dailydrop.com/ranked-credit-cards/airline-credit-cards?via=brian-and-carrie β–Ί Stay Connected * JOIN OUR COMMUNITY: https://patreon.com/brianandcarrie?utm_medium=unknown&utm_source=join_link&utm_campaign=creatorshare_creator&utm_content=copyLink * WEEKLY NEWSLETTER https://brianandcarrie.myflodesk.com/newsletter * WEBSITE https://www.brianandcarrietravels.com/ * FREE PACKING LIST https://brianandcarrie.myflodesk.com/packinglist * INSTAGRAM https://www.instagram.com/brian.andcarrie * FACEBOOK https://www.facebook.com/brianandcarrie21/ πŸ‘‡πŸ» Ways to Support our Channel Any support we receive is directly used to keep bringing you videos from around the world. Thank you!! 🍺Buy us a Beer (helps us to continue to produce videos): https://www.buymeacoffee.com/brianandcarrie1 πŸ’›PayPal: https://www.paypal.com/paypalme/brianandcarrieyt 😍 SUBSCRIBE: https://www.youtube.com/channel/UCnGnMmPuHG31D2vyneTu45A Some links below are affiliate links. By using them there is no additional cost to you. This helps us continue bringing you videos from around the world! If you do choose to use them - Thank you!! πŸ‘‡πŸ»Our DON'T LEAVE HOME WITHOUT Travel Essentials: https://www.brianandcarrietravels.com/shop TRAVEL INSURANCE Check out SafetyWing Insurance for a great deal on short or long-term coverage: https://safetywing.com/nomad-insurance/?referenceID=brianandcarrie&utm_source=brianandcarrie&utm_medium=Ambassador πŸ‘‰Stay Safe and Connected Online with a VPN: https://www.avantlink.com/click.php?tt=cl&merchant_id=d4bfb5df-f0c4-499b-bbb0-4734c69aa265&website_id=07ce4335-e112-4c0a-932c-33a2e51dc93e&url=https%3A%2F%2Fnordvpn.com 00:00 Intro 00:38 Visa 02:52 When to Visit 03:30 Vaccines Needed 06:51 What to Bring 09:00 Getting There 10:56 Sim Cards 11:55 Transportation (Taxis, Ride Apps to Use, Flights) 17:00 Accommodations 17:45 Currency (Cash, Credit Cards, and ATMs) 18:58 Language 20:37 Food (Spicy, Allergies, Vegetarian) 24:26 Water 25:02 Beer 26:04 Bathrooms 26:59 Healthcare 28:12 Safety