We often get asked these questions. Here are our answers:

Money

• Can I use a credit card to get cash in Vietnam?
• Can I pay by credit card in Vietnam?
• What about travellers' cheques?
• What are the levels of commission for changing money in Vietnam?
• Where can I change my currency for local currency?
• What if I have a lot of local currency left over when I leave?
  

Health

• What is the main difference in the climate of Vietnam and that of my country?
• What will happen if there is an emergency?
• How will medical emergencies be dealt with?
• What if I am hospitalised or become incapacitated?
• What should we do about malaria?
  

Getting Around

• Can I travel freely in Vietnam?
• Can I ride a motorbike in Vietnam?
• Can I hire a motorbike?
• Is it safe to ride a motorcycle in Vietnam?
• Can I get a license to drive in Vietnam?
• Can I drive a car in Vietnam?
  

Food and Drink

• I am restricted to a special diet. How will I cope in Vietnam?
• I am a vegetarian. What are the options for me?
  

General

• Can I make changes to my itinerary after I arrive?
• Are there any restrictions on photography in Vietnam?
• Can I buy antiques in Vietnam?
• How can I take large items home with me – furniture or paintings, for example?
• Are there Internet facilities in Vietnam?
• The artist you took me to was wonderful. I want to give him a present. Any ideas?
• I am from the United States. Will I face any hostility because of the war?
• What is the attitude towards drugs in Vietnam?