First time in Vietnam? The 10-point checklist TripWise gives every traveler

Vietnam rewards prepared travelers. TripWise.vn sends this checklist with every first-time booking:

1. E-visa online, 2–4 working days — check passport validity (6+ months).
2. eSIM or local SIM at the airport; data is cheap and everywhere.
3. Cash + cards: VND for street food and taxis, cards fine in cities.
4. Grab app for transparent transport pricing.
5. Crossing the street: walk steadily, no sudden stops — traffic flows around you.
6. Weather by region — the north, center and south are three climates.
7. Dress codes for temples and pagodas.
8. Bargaining is expected in markets, not in stores.
9. Travel insurance — motorbike clauses matter.
10. Book intercity travel early in peak season (Tet, summer).

Or let us handle all ten: flights, hotels and curated tours with transparent pricing at tripwise.vn.