Travel Tips & Transport

Complete guide to getting around Saigon in 2026: Grab vs taxi vs metro vs waterbus vs motorbike rental. Prices in VND and USD, transport apps, peak hours, and airport transfers.

Vietnam visa on arrival vs e visa in 2026: compare cost, speed, and eligibility. E-visa starts at 580,000 VND (~$25) and approves in 3 days. See which wins.

Rent motorbike vietnam from just 120,000 VND ($5)/day in 2026. Compare prices, licenses, insurance & top shops in Saigon, Hanoi & Da Nang — expat-tested.

Vietnam public holidays 2026 calendar: all 11 official days off, Tet dates, business closures, and travel tips for foreign visitors. Plan your trip stress-free.

Discover Vietnamese culture in 2026: 54 ethnic groups, customs, etiquette, food and traditions. Essential guide for foreign visitors and expats in Vietnam.

Cost of living in Saigon in 2026: full monthly budgets from $600 to $2,000 in VND + USD. Real rent, food, transport, visa costs—save more, stress less.

Learn key Vietnamese phrases for Saigon in 2026: greetings, food ordering, bargaining, transport, and emergencies, with pronunciation and Southern dialect notes.

Best SIM card for Vietnam in 2026: Viettel vs Vinaphone vs Mobifone vs eSIM compared. Prices, where to buy at Tan Son Nhat airport or city stores, activation steps, and VPN tips.

Do you tip in Vietnam? This 2026 guide covers restaurants, hotels, spas, tour guides, Grab drivers & more — with exact VND and USD amounts. 21.2M visitors can’t be wrong.

Vietnam currency exchange in 2026: best VND rates, zero-fee ATMs, new regulations, scams to avoid, and exactly how much cash to bring. 1 USD ≈ 26,300 VND.