Think Vietnam is dirt cheap? It can be—but only if you know where the hidden costs are. This guide reveals real travel prices, the best budget stays, cheap eats, and transport hacks so you don’t overpay. Learn how to explore Vietnam on as little as $25 a day—without falling for tourist traps.
It's been a while since we returned home, and our trip to Asia still feels like a dream. It probably feels that way because it was one of our biggest and boldest dreams, a desire that grew stronger for two years, and then was put on hold for another two years.
We dreamed a lot about the day we would set off on our journey, with two backpacks on our backs and our destination being Vietnam. In theory, it took us about 3 years to set foot in Vietnam, and in practice it took 14 days and 6 flights.
Are you preparing for a trip to Southeast Asia, which will include a stopover of a few days in Vietnam?
