Getting Around - GoGoGoVietnam.com https://gogogovietnam.com Wed, 19 Feb 2025 15:43:10 +0000 en-US hourly 1 https://gogogovietnam.com/wp-content/uploads/2018/09/cropped-iconVIETNAM-32x32.png Getting Around - GoGoGoVietnam.com https://gogogovietnam.com 32 32 Should I use VietJet for domestic Vietnam flights? https://gogogovietnam.com/should-i-use-vietjet-for-domestic-vietnam-flights/ https://gogogovietnam.com/should-i-use-vietjet-for-domestic-vietnam-flights/#respond Sat, 23 Nov 2024 17:09:18 +0000 https://gogogovietnam.com/?p=1887 If you’re thinking of using VietJet for domestic Vietnam flights AND love your sanity, I’d say No. If you love a bargain, I’d say Maybe. But if you just want to get to your next destination within Vietnam with minimal fuss, minimal delay, and minimal stress, I’d say go with one of the pricier options, such as Vietnam Airlines. There are countless tales of travelers facing delays, as well as an over strict implementation of the permitted carry-on bag weight. […]

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]]> https://gogogovietnam.com/should-i-use-vietjet-for-domestic-vietnam-flights/feed/ 0 What Saigon is really like on the back of a motorbike… https://gogogovietnam.com/what-hcmc-is-really-like-on-the-back-of-a-motorbike/ https://gogogovietnam.com/what-hcmc-is-really-like-on-the-back-of-a-motorbike/#respond Wed, 06 Nov 2024 22:12:00 +0000 http://igoogledvietnam.com/?p=134 You’ve probably already seen the photos of the motorbike-packed streets of Saigon (Ho Chi Minh City) or Hanoi, and probably already asked yourself just how the f*ck do they survive out there on those roads??? It’s an excellent observation, of course, and even more pertinent when you’re trying to navigate through the chaos of rush-hour traffic, whether as a pedestrian or driver. So, yes, I got on the back of a motorbike (driven by a beautiful Vietnamese lady – the […]

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]]> https://gogogovietnam.com/what-hcmc-is-really-like-on-the-back-of-a-motorbike/feed/ 0 How to get from Ha Giang to Ninh Binh (Tam Coc) https://gogogovietnam.com/how-to-get-from-ha-giang-to-ninh-binh-tam-coc/ https://gogogovietnam.com/how-to-get-from-ha-giang-to-ninh-binh-tam-coc/#respond Sun, 11 Aug 2024 10:51:00 +0000 http://igoogledvietnam.com/?p=358 Once you’ve completed the magnificent Ha Giang Loop, you’re probably likely to head back to Hanoi. However, if you’re also planning to visit Ninh Binh and the wonderful waterways of Tam Coc, you can also do it directly from Ha Giang. There are basically two ways of getting from Ha Giang to Ninh Binh: 1: Catch the day bus to Hanoi, and then transfer on to Ninh Binh The safer option to get from Ha Giang to Ninh Binh is […]

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]]> https://gogogovietnam.com/how-to-get-from-ha-giang-to-ninh-binh-tam-coc/feed/ 0 How to cross the road in Vietnam! https://gogogovietnam.com/how-to-cross-the-road-in-vietnam/ https://gogogovietnam.com/how-to-cross-the-road-in-vietnam/#respond Wed, 17 Apr 2024 12:03:17 +0000 http://igoogledvietnam.com/?p=242 OK, so when you first come across the traffic in Ho Chi Minh City or Hanoi, you are probably going to stand at the side of the road and have some serious palpitations! Just how the heck am I going to get across!? Well, it does take some getting used to, but here’s a great clip showing how to cross the road in Vietnam…piece of cake, innit! In summary – don’t stop!

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]]> https://gogogovietnam.com/how-to-cross-the-road-in-vietnam/feed/ 0 Vietnam: First impressions count! https://gogogovietnam.com/vietnam-first-impressions-count/ https://gogogovietnam.com/vietnam-first-impressions-count/#respond Sun, 14 Jan 2024 12:05:00 +0000 http://igoogledvietnam.com/?p=173 When arriving in Vietnam for the first time, expect a bit of an overload on your ol’ senses! We’ve written up a quick guide of the things to look out for, especially when arriving at the airport, but here we’ve collected a few of the more primal impressions you might get of this amazing country within your first day or two… Horns, horns, horns! Excellent coffee, especially the iced cafe sua da! Motorbikes simply everywhere! The heat! The lust for […]

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]]> https://gogogovietnam.com/vietnam-first-impressions-count/feed/ 0 Where is Halong Bay in Vietnam? https://gogogovietnam.com/where-is-halong-bay-in-vietnam/ https://gogogovietnam.com/where-is-halong-bay-in-vietnam/#respond Sun, 01 Jan 2023 22:05:50 +0000 https://gogogovietnam.com/?p=1276 Halong Bay is one of the absolute must-sees in Vietnam and probably near the very top of your own Vietnam wishlist. But not everyone is familiar with its location, and some even miss out on a visit to this Vietnam stunner because they weren’t aware it’s in the far north. So, where exactly is Halong Bay in Vietnam? As we mentioned, Halong Bay (or Ha Long Bay, with the additional space) is located in the far north of Vietnam, some […]

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