Joanna James
Your first trip overseas is a massive moment for you for a million different reasons and the least of it is experiencing a new culture that you are not familiar with! Therefore, you will want your first trip abroad to hit all the standards- great food, interesting activities, beautiful sceneries, friendly locals, and what not! Vietnam ticks all of these boxes, let's take a quick look at them!
Once you have travelled internationally a few times, you will be able to handle less than pleasant locals without being troubled or disturbed by it. But when it is your first time abroad, there'll be many things to do and see, and you don't want your time or day here disturbed by standoffish or rude locals! This is why Vietnam will be the perfect destination for you! The locals are open and very friendly!
You do not have to be a foodie to enjoy this cuisine! It is absolutely exotic boasting incredible flavours! Some of the Vietnamese favourites include the banh mi, pho, egg coffees and so much more!
The best part of Vietnam will always be not knowing what to choose! Yes, it is overwhelming! You'd rather be overwhelmed with choices than underwhelmed in your first trip abroad! Therefore, you must plan well in advance what you want to do! Vietnam offers it all! Remember, you'll have to coordinate your travel plans accordingly and make sure you have booked transport beforehand. For instance, Vietnam train booking can be reserved online. You can check out sites like The Vietage to book in advance.
Are you looking to travel within a set budget? Then, you will find Vietnam just the pet place for you! In fact, it is widely known amongst backpackers 'as their circuit'. This is definitely a very good indicator that shows how affordable these places are! You will find your food, public transport and accommodation expenditure all within your budget. Vietnam is a budget-friendly country that will accommodate any type of travel. You can find all kinds of options here from the extremely budgeted to the extremely luxurious! You might even end up spending much less than you might have initially thought!
This tropical paradise offers great weather! As Vietnam is a long stretch of land exceeding 1000 km in length, you can expect different climate zones. Having said that, Vietnam is great for all year travel! It is always better to breakdown this country into two regions to assess the weather:
North Vietnam: This includes both Halong Bay and Hanoi. The Winter seasons starts in November and ends in April and the temperature ranges from 17- 22 degrees. Summer is from May to October where the temperature can increase up to 37 degrees. The dry season is from January to August and temperatures average in their mid-30s.
South Vietnam: As it is only just 8 degrees north of the equator, South Vietnam offers great tropical weather!
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A travel writer who has a passion for fashion and a deep interest in admiring new and exotic attractions around the world.
