{"id":29415,"date":"2018-09-19T08:30:00","date_gmt":"2018-09-18T22:30:00","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/www.intrepidtravel.com\/adventures?p=29415&preview=true&preview_id=29415"},"modified":"2024-09-18T16:38:58","modified_gmt":"2024-09-18T06:38:58","slug":"vietnam-first-time-travellers","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/www.intrepidtravel.com\/adventures\/vietnam-first-time-travellers\/","title":{"rendered":"6 reasons Vietnam is the perfect destination for first-time travellers"},"content":{"rendered":"

Choosing where to go for your first-ever international trip is practically the equivalent of choosing where to go on your honeymoon: It\u2019s a ~very significant~ decision that you\u2019ll remember forever and ever. (No pressure or anything!)<\/strong><\/p>\n

But seriously, your first trip abroad is a biggie for a million reasons, not least because it\u2019ll be your first time experiencing a culture outside of your own. That means you\u2019ll want your destination to hit all the standard requirements – great food, a wide range of interesting stuff to do, beautiful scenery – but you\u2019ll also want it to be foreigners-welcome spot.<\/span><\/p>\n

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May I suggest <\/span>Vietnam<\/span><\/a>? I went there on a group trip early on in my adventure-taking life, and it’s one of the best places for travelling with others, and for first-time international travellers in general. Here\u2019s why: <\/span><\/p>\n

1. The people are awesome and friendly. <\/b><\/h3>\n
\"A

Getting around in the Mekong Delta.<\/p><\/div>\n

Once you\u2019ve got a couple international trips under your belt, you\u2019ll probably be cool with handling less-than-pleasant locals. But on your first trip abroad, there will already be so many other new things happening around you that it\u2019ll be way easier to not have to worry about rude or standoffish locals – which is why Vietnam is a great place to start your journeys.<\/span><\/p>\n

RELATED:\u00a0A DAY IN HANOI, VIETNAM: YOUR GO-TO GUIDE<\/strong><\/a><\/p>\n

\"Street

Fresh fruit in Ho Chi Minh City.<\/p><\/div>\n

For starters, I found the people I spoke with to be very open and friendly. Actually, \u201cspoke\u201d is a strong word – it was more like the people I \u201cgestured\u201d with, as I don\u2019t speak Vietnamese, and not everyone there speaks English, but still. I usually ended up pointing to things I wanted to buy, like a banh mi from a street vendor, and even though we didn\u2019t exchange words, we exchanged knowing glances and smiles – and we were golden. I also found that going out to eat was a fun experience in Vietnam. Our restaurant servers, many of whom spoke much more English than the street vendors, generally enjoyed chatting with and taking care of my group, and they were also proud to teach us about their food and lifestyle. \u00a0<\/span><\/p>\n

2. Speaking of food, Vietnamese eats are absolutely, positively delicious.<\/b><\/h3>\n
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Yum.<\/p><\/div>\n

For what it\u2019s worth, I\u2019ve never considered myself a foodie – but Vietnam turned me into one. Everything was so delicious and fresh, and filled with distinctive Vietnamese flavours, that I couldn\u2019t help but think about what to eat for the next meal while I was eating the current one.<\/span><\/p>\n

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My favorite Vietnamese dishes were pho (rice noodle soup with meat, seafood, and veggies); banh mi (a baguette filled with meat and other Vietnamese staples, like cilantro, cucumber, jalapeno, and pickled carrots); and – wait for it – egg coffees. Before you scream \u201ceww, egg yolks in coffee, I just can\u2019t even,\u201d hear me out: this coffee is made with egg yolks <\/span>and<\/span><\/i> sugar <\/span>and<\/span><\/i> condensed milk. So yes, there are egg yolks in your coffee, but thanks to the deliciously sweet condensed milk and sugar, it tastes heavenly. I definitely want to go back to Vietnam, if nothing else to experience the magic of this drink all over again. <\/span><\/p>\n

3. There are tons of incredible things to do and see. <\/b><\/h3>\n
\"Man

Checking out Hue’s temples.<\/p><\/div>\n

One of the best parts about Vietnam is that matter who you go there with – including just yourself, if that\u2019s how you roll – you will no doubt find something that you love there. And that\u2019s because there is simply a <\/span>huge<\/span><\/i> variety of activities. <\/span><\/p>\n

Are you a beach bum? Head to the coastal city of Tuy Hoa, which has insane stretches of sand and lots of good snorkelling. Are you a history buff? Check out Hue<\/a>, an historic citadel with lots of places to visit (spotlight on all of the tombs). What about adventure? Play around in the caves of Phong Na or Cat Ba Island, both of which are loaded with beautiful natural scenery. I could go on, but you get the point. Whether you\u2019re into adventure travel, or more of a history buff, or a foodie, or a beach bum, or whatever type of traveller you are… Vietnam\u2019s got you. Bigtime.<\/span><\/p>\n

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4. It\u2019s affordable.<\/b><\/h3>\n
\"Travellers

Late-night shopping.<\/p><\/div>\n

If you\u2019re looking to travel on a budget, this is one of the best spots for you. For starters, the country is really big on the backpacker\u2019s circuit, which is usually a good indicator that it\u2019s got some affordable options. But perhaps most importantly, the major travel essentials – accommodation, food, and public transport – are all fairly affordable, so you may even end up spending much less than you\u2019d think. It\u2019s important to remember that Vietnam is still a developing country, so things will cost less than they do at home.<\/span><\/p>\n

RELATED: WHY YOU SHOULD THINK TWICE ABOUT HAGGLING IN VIETNAM<\/strong><\/a><\/p>\n

5. The weather is great. <\/b><\/h3>\n

Because Vietnam is a very long country (1,000 kilometres in length), the weather varies by region and spans many different climate zones. The cool part about that is that ultimately, Vietnam is a guaranteed year-round destination as a result; somewhere in the country will be nice at all times. Here\u2019s a basic breakdown of the weather by region.<\/span><\/p>\n

North Vietnam (including Hanoi and Halong Bay):
\n<\/b>The winter lasts from November to April, when the temperatures range from 17 to 22 degrees Celsius. Summers, which last from May to October, are a lot warmer; temperatures can rise to 37 degrees Celsius, though it\u2019s also the rainy season. <\/span><\/p>\n

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Perfection.<\/p><\/div>\n

Central Vietnam:
\n<\/b>This region has a really long dry season, from January to August, with temperatures often averaging in the mid-30s (really nice). The rainy season runs from October to December. <\/span><\/p>\n

South Vietnam:<\/b>
\nOnly 8 degrees north of the Equator, South Vietnam is basically the tropics. Though it definitely has a rainy season (May to November) and a dry season (late February to April), the temperature remains constant, at around 30 degrees Celsius all year round.<\/span><\/p>\n

RELATED:\u00a0WHY NINH BINH AND LAN HA BAY SHOULD BE PART OF YOUR VIETNAM TRAVEL PLANS<\/strong><\/a><\/p>\n

6. The public transportation is easy enough (and a good way to experience the local culture). <\/b><\/h3>\n
\"Motorbiking

And a-Hue we go.<\/p><\/div>\n

Chances are, when you think of Vietnam, you think of scooters (motorbikes). In populated cities like Ho Chi Minh City, they\u2019re literally everywhere (it can be hard to even cross the street without feeling like you\u2019re going to get hit by one!). And while the more adventurous travellers may want to rent one of those motorbikes to get around, there are also less-adventurous, but still totally fun, options, like motorcycle taxis and cyclos (three-wheel bicycle taxis). Pro tip: If you\u2019re in a more chilled-out city, like Hue, taking a cyclo can be really fun. But they\u2019re a lot slower, so if you just want to get around quickly, opt for a motorcycle taxi.<\/span><\/p>\n

RELATED: HOW TO CROSS THE ROAD IN VIETNAM<\/strong><\/a><\/p>\n

For longer journeys, the trains in Vietnam are convenient and comfortable, especially the overnight ones. Most backpackers end up taking the train from Hanoi to Ho Chi Minh City, which takes about 30 hours. But if you book an overnight train, you can sleep through most of it; the cabins have air conditioning and are generally pretty comfortable. The buses are generally okay too, though most travelers end up using them for shorter trips within cities.<\/span><\/p>\n

RELATED: WHAT TO EXPECT ON AN OVERNIGHT TRAIN IN VIETNAM<\/strong><\/a><\/p>\n

\"Three

Rollin’ on the river.<\/p><\/div>\n

No matter where you go or what you do, make sure to spend some time on a boat too. Vietnam offers all sorts of boat tours, including the famous tour of Halong Bay, and lots of other boat tours to cave-heavy areas. Taking a river tour along the Mekong Delta, where you\u2019ll see local fishing villages and general scenic beauty, is also a must. <\/span><\/p>\n

In the end, though, while you can certainly plan out a rough itinerary for your trip, the best way to experience Vietnam is to just go with an open mind, and let the country – the people, the food, the beauty – speak for itself. <\/span><\/p>\n

Whether you’re new to travel or have been all over the place, Vietnam is always a good idea<\/a>. Explore it now on a small group adventure with Intrepid<\/a>.\u00a0<\/strong><\/p>\n","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"

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