17 things I wish I knew BEFORE visiting VIETNAM in 2025 🇻🇳

Here are 17 things I wish I knew before Visiting Vietnam. This will help prepare for a trip to Vietnam, from the negatives to the positives and everything you can expect, this includes help with accommodation, food, transportation, budget & more! Any questions leave them below in the comments!

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Ha Giang Loop -    • The HA GIANG LOOP - THE BEST THING IN...  
Hoi An -    • HOI AN - The BEST PLACE in Vietnam 🇻🇳...  
Hanoi -    • HANOI - $50 CHALLENGE! (Vietnam) 🇻🇳  
Ninh Binh -    • Is Ninh Bình still worth VISITING? - ...  
Da Lat -    • Should you visit DA LAT? - Vietnam 🇻🇳  


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0:00 - Intro
0:14. - Transport
1:20 - SIM cards
1:50 - Don't MISS THIS!
3:02 - Bucket List tick!
4:01 - Save money!
5:18 - Tips on food
5:56 - BIG disappointment...
6:21 - Visa process
7:11 - When to visit Vietnam?
8:32 - BUDGET for Vietnam
9:21 - Don't forget this...
10:01 - WARNING!
10:15 - The last