Vietnam Airlines offers flights from different cities and countries, such as Bangkok, Singapore, Jakarta and Seoul, with varying fares. Malaysia Airlines and Air Asia also offer routes to several cities in Vietnam, some of which require a stopover in Kuala Lumpur first.

Vietnam has plenty of delicious dishes that will steal your heart. One of the typical foods of Vietnam is goi cuon (spring rolls). Vietnamese spring rolls are well-known because of their freshness, taste and flavors. You must try pho, a rice noodle soup dish of broth, meat and spices. Another typical food of Vietnam that you can’t miss is banh mi, a Vietnamese sandwich. The bread is like a baguette. The last for the best is xoi, a sticky rice dish with all sorts of toppings, such as fried chicken and eggs.

Vietnam’s currency is Dong. The rates are affordable, for which US$1 equals approximately 24,000 VND.

Vietnam has two seasons: dry and rainy. During the dry season, the air tends to be dry, and the temperature can reach up to 35 degrees Celcius. Yet, this is the ideal season to visit Vietnam. You can see various beautiful beaches and famous historical places during this time of the year. Vietnam organizes interesting festivals as well. One is Tet Trung Thu (harvest season festival), celebrated every September or October.

Vietnam is one of the favorite backpacker destinations. Apart from their tempting food, the price of a vacation to Vietnam is quite affordable. You can prepare around US$401.16 to US$468.51 for a backpacker budget to Vietnam. This figure includes airfare, transportation and accommodation costs. With this budget, you can enjoy a two-week vacation in Vietnam with satisfaction.