Vietnam is the world’s second-largest coffee producer, and the only country we know where the coffee menu is a bigger culture shock than the traffic. Condensed milk instead of fresh, robusta instead of arabica, salt and egg and coconut where you expected syrup — and prices that run from fifty cents on a plastic stool … Read more
Short answer: Vietnam still runs on cash for the small stuff and cards for the big stuff. Carry 500,000–1,000,000 VND ($20–40) a day in small notes, pay hotels and bigger restaurants by card, withdraw from bank-owned ATMs in big amounts — and always, always decline the ATM’s “convert to your currency” offer, which quietly costs … Read more
Vietnam’s two favorite beach destinations solve completely different problems. Phu Quoc is an island resort escape: soft water, sunsets, seafood, switch-your-brain-off. Da Nang is a beach city: surf-y sand plus real urban life, with Hoi An’s lantern streets 40 minutes away. The seasonal trick often makes the decision for you: their weather calendars are near-opposite … Read more
Most travelers don’t need any visa for Phu Quoc: the island has a special 30-day visa exemption that applies to all nationalities — as long as you fly in from another country with Phu Quoc as your final destination. It’s one of the easiest entries in Asia, but it comes with fine print that catches … Read more
The quick answer: the best eSIM for Vietnam in 2026 is Saily (from $3.99) if you want the cheapest entry price and the most generous unlimited plans, or Airalo (from ~$4.50) if you’re heading anywhere remote — it rides on Viettel, Vietnam’s #1 network for coverage. Either covers a Phu Quoc or Vietnam trip for … Read more