7 Travel Tips for Travelers in Vietnam
Below are 7 handy tips for all travelers heading to Hanoi and Vietnam:
Electricity - Vietnam's electricity is 220V. Power points are the 2 pin type. Power adaptors can be purchased easily at markets or supermarkets' for around $1US.
Time - Vietnam is GMT+7hrs.
Currency - Vietnam's currency is the Vietnam Dong. USD are widely accepted.
TV - Most hotels in Vietnam now has satellite TV. Channels include CNN, Star Movies, ESPN, Australian Network, Discovery, DWT (German), TV5 (French) and many more.
Newspapers - The Vietnam News Paper has daily editions in both English and French.
Toilets - Hotels and most newer restaurants' have western style toilets. Outside tourist towns, most toilets are the squat variety. Keep a roll of toliet paper handy!
Noise - Vietnam is a noisy place, especially in the larger cities. Choose rooms away from the road and maybe pack some ear plugs if you're a light sleeper!
Enjoy Hanoi!