We have here a list made of
all facts and tips that may be when you
go to
Vietnam.
There are shoes for a door in Vietnam, it is
intended that you also pulled out. Inside, the
floor is spotless because no dirt along to walk
in and clean them much.
Vietnam is one of the few Asian countries where
you can get bread. Thanks to the French baguette
they sell here now. But not really toppings.
Furthermore, the salt-free bread that is a
little crazy for us. If toppings they often do
sell a french cheese grease that we know as "la
vache qui rite". further his avacado and bananas
dirt cheap and this also doing fine on bread.
You can be fantastic street food stalls! Or go
to the very small "restaurants" in people's
homes. Everything is fresh so you do not have
too much to worry about. Look where many locals!
Since the food is good and it is not too long!
Hotels and tourist restaurants often put an
extra 5% on the account so a Tipping is not
necessary. This does not mean that the staff
here get something so you can consider to still
give a tip.
In ordinary restaurants is very appreciated if
you leave a tip. Also, drivers and guides expect
a tip and it is polite to leave. Behind a small
donation after visiting a pagoda
Bargaining is very common but do not overdo it
to the extreme. Negotiate with a smile!
The Tet New Year festival is something to be
reckoned with. It takes place in late January or
early February and everything is closed. Least a
week
Wandering Souls Day is held on the fifteenth day
of the seventh moon (August). During this
festival gifts and food offered for the dead
forgotten.
The trash you see lying on the street gets
cleaned the same day. It's more of a temporary
gathering place without pockets around it than
it is a permanent waste.
Vietnamese are very physical set. Both men and
women will touch you, for example your hand or
forearm to grasp when they talk to you. Also in
stores this is quite normal. Only when you
really drawn somewhere inside it is not so free
Anyone touch each other they do not understand
well why we are struggling. There is indeed
nothing behind!
In small shops and guesthouses can happen that
the staff on the ground is sleeping when you
Always speak well wonder whether the price is in
USD or Dong. Usually they say it is in USD and
they charge a lot to high price if you want to
pay in Dong.
Beware of Vietnamese who speak English well,
generally in the biggest cheaters. "My friend..." are usually not your best friends.
It's not like in the West, that if you are not
satisfied with something you can negotiate.
Possibly a discount or compensation They
understand there just that you do not want to
pay the possible (aggressive) effects.
If you arrange transport must clearly agree when
they pick you up, what no you can call if they
have absentia, to where you brought... and then
you have no guarantees.
Paying more does not always mean that you get a
better tour ...
If you care about fairness and justice, then put
these principles to one side during your trip in
Vietnam. |