Vietnam shares 13 International border crossings with China, Laos and Cambodia each country and each border crossing has different rules for entering. For instance some border crossings into the same country accept visa on arrival where as others do not therefore it is important to do a little … [Read more...]
Vietnam China Border Crossings
April 28, 2013 by Leave a Comment
Vietnam and China share three international border crossings at Mong Cai Dong Hung, Dong Dang Ping Xian, and Lao Cai Hekou. Tips for Vietnam China Border Crossings: Visa on arrival into Vietnam is not available, travellers should ensure they obtain the correct visa before trying to enter … [Read more...]
Vietnam Laos Border Crossings
April 28, 2013 by Leave a Comment
Vietnam shares six international border crossings with Laos, which are fairly evenly spread along this their borders. Tips for Vietnam Laos Border Crossings Visa on arrival into Laos from Vietnam is available at all border crossings at a cost of US $30-40, which can be paid in Dong, Kip or … [Read more...]
Vietnam Cambodia Border Crossings
April 17, 2013 by Leave a Comment
For travellers wanting a different experience rather than the regular fly-in fly-out trip travelling between Vietnam and Cambodia by bus via one of the Vietnam Cambodia border crossings is a viable option. Another great travel option is travelling from Vietnam to Cambodia (or vice versa) via the … [Read more...]
How to Obtain a Vietnamese Driver’s or Motorbike License
April 14, 2013 by Leave a Comment
If you need to drive a motorbike anywhere in Vietnam, it is important to obtain a local Vietnamese Drivers or Riders License, as Vietnam does not recognise international driver’s license Note: not Penalties for are quite severe if you injure or cause death to another driver and you are found … [Read more...]
Vietnam Airlines Baggage Allowances
February 25, 2013 by 2 Comments
If you are flying to or within Vietnam with the countries national carrier Vietnam Airlines, it is important to note the airline has several different baggage allowances that vary depending on several factors, such as your travel class, if you are travelling domestic or International and for … [Read more...]
Saigon Train Station Ga Sai Gon
September 7, 2012 by Leave a Comment
Saigon Train Station (Ga Sài Gòn) is located at 1 Nguyen Thong Street, District 2 Ho Chi Minh City which is around 3 Km from Ben Thanh Market. Popular Stops or small trips from Saigon along the Vietnam Railways network include: Trip Cost VND (US/AU $) Duration Saigon - … [Read more...]
Mien Dong Bus Station (Eastern Bus Station) Ho Chi Minh City
September 5, 2012 by Leave a Comment
Mien Dong (Bến xe Miền Đông) is Ho Chi Minh Cities busiest regional bus station in Ho Chi Minh City and the port for most buses coming from or going to Eastern as well as Northern towns and provences. In total Mien Dong Bus station has buses going to/from around 160 towns and cities some of … [Read more...]
Mien Tay Bus Station (Western Bus Station) Ho Chi Minh City
September 5, 2012 by Leave a Comment
Located some 10 KM South West of District 1 Mien Tay Bus Terminal is the regional Bus Station for buses to and from Southern and Western towns and Provences, namley the Mekong region on top of this there are also bus services operating to/from Cambodia from this station. In total Ben Xe Mien Tay … [Read more...]
Saigon Ho Chi Minh City Taxi Guide
August 19, 2012 by Leave a Comment
Taxis and Transport in Vietnam especially Saigon can be a daunting experience, as there is a large number of fake taxis on the streets as well as some of the real ones just aren’t up to any decent standard. The good news is that there are several Saigon Ho Chi Minh City Taxi companies that do … [Read more...]
Guide to Ho Chi Minh City Bus Service SaigonBus
February 3, 2012 by 2 Comments
If you are looking for cheap transport in and around Saigon that most tourists rarely consider, try the local Saigon Ho Chi Minch City Bus service SaigonBus, at a bargain basement cost between VNĐ 4,000-8,000 (aprox AUD/USD $0.20-$0.40) depending on the route this is the cheapest transport to be … [Read more...]
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