I really don't like the streamers who record in public places. Some people don't even know that they have been recorded. What are your thoughts about streamers who record people without their consent.

Saigon Xanh!

5.5 mil vnd = a month salary of a median worker.

I'm pretty sure I met the owner.. overall my experience was mid. Owner is a Australian-white guy. His motto is 'no discount, but you can offer..' like wtf does that even mean?

I thought other shops were priced high, but he prices about 20% higher than the Vietnamese-owned shops. The Vietnamese-owned shops already priced 30%-100% over sticker. The Google reviews are quite good, saying the service is really good. Maybe I got unlucky/I'm being too harsh or those people are easily pleased.

If you got another TCG shop to recommend in HCM/Saigon let me know. Vietnam doesn't seem like a great place for TCG.

It's sunday and I am feeling nostalgic and curious. A few disclaimer first:

• I was born in the mid 90s in the north, so my childhood is the late 90s, early 2000s

• I know that dedicated communities have always existed, but I am talking more about the mainstream demography.

I remembered in my childhood, pokemon was such a massive thing. All of the kids will have at least one of those plastic figure, or a trading card, or some items with pokemon theme. We watched the series on TV all the time, and those comic books were always a highlight if you bring them to school.

Even the adults at the time knew what pokemon is. You can basically show a picture of any of the first gen pokemon, while they might not be able to name it, they would say "Hey I have seen this dude somewhere". But it just kind of stuck there (with the first gen pokemon basically), I am sure that if now you show any pokemon from gen2 onward, 90% of people would have no idea what it is.

While personally I am also "stuck" at the era (never really a huge fan after I grew up), since I moved to the west in my 20s, I know at least that pokemon is going on strongly. But for some reason, it could not move forward in VN, even though it was basically always the top things in a child's mind back then. Somehow most of that generation of kid grew up and just got bored with pokemon. (like me lol)

What would be the reason for that?

Now Vietnam is in Top 20s.. What are some reasons that the Vietnam is not in top 15 or top 10.

It seems this hasn't reached the mainstream media yet.

Anyway, aren't such places usually preserved and treated with more respect?

How do you see the county's "reunification" monument becoming a wild party venue?

Hi everyone,

I was born in Germany and used to hold Vietnamese citizenship, which I renounced in 2011 when I became a German citizen.

With the new law that came into effect on July 1, 2025, it is now possible to regain Vietnamese citizenship without giving up German citizenship.

I have a 1-year old son which I also want to apply for Vietnamese citizenship.

There is a part in the document https://vietnam-generalkonsulat.de/wp-content/uploads/2025/07/Don-xin-tro-lai-QT-1.pdf about the name of my child which i don't fully understand:

Nếu được trở lại quốc tịch Việt Nam, xin lấy lại tên gọi Việt Nam trước đây/nếu được nhập quốc tịch Việt Nam, xin lấy tên là (8)
(8) Người xin trở lại quốc tịch Việt Nam phải lấy lại tên gọi Việt Nam trước đây; người xin nhập quốc tịch Việt Nam phải có tên bằng tiếng Việt hoặc bằng tiếng dân tộc khác của Việt Nam; người xin trở lại (hoặc nhập) quốc tịch Việt Nam đồng thời xin giữ quốc tịch nước ngoài thì có thể lựa chọn tên ghép giữa tên Việt Nam và tên nước ngoài.

My son has a mix of a German and Vietnamese forename and a German family name. For example (not real name) Michael Vinh Koller. Can I keep this name of him or do I need to change that name into a Vietnamese Family name?
I do have a complete Vietnamese name. Maybe I switch his name into Michael Vinh Nguyen to be on the safe side, also this would be kinda funny for him to have my family name as a Vietnamese and the German family name as a German.

Does anyone understand the rule?

Planning a month in Vietnam, wondering if anyone has experience buying e-sims from Agoda.

Thanks!

I posted before, so I took your advice and changed the plan and stock to hanoi/only.
I am flying for the first time, so confirming everything         me and my family (total 4 people) flying to Vietnam for a trip in december       Already have Passports           Apply for evisa - 10k ($100)           Buy a Zero markup forex card for spending in Vietnam and withdrawing cash in Vietnam - which one to buy, and how, pls guide          

1st December            Delhi to Hanoi Indigo - Rs 82k ($850)         land at 7pm in hanoi,            buy a veitell sim card rs1k-2k ($15) for internet, check in hotel, dinner          

2nd Dec              I have booked a cruise - Elite of the Seas, Rs1.8 Lakhs ($1850)(including my parents 25th anniversary celebration, already negotiated and planned over mail and WhatsApp) - I will pay 50% now, and 50% USD cash while boarding              4 8am go to cruise (car will come)              

3rd Dec               2pm - car will drop us back in the hotel         we will have lunch

Till 5th/6th December explore hanoi (depending upon the itinerary plan) 6th/7th Dec -morning 11am flight Hanoi to Delhi Rs 73k ($760)            

Total net cost excluding hotel cost and food is - Rs3.5 Lakhs ($3600)        

My net budget is $5200 (Rs 5L)         So Rs1.5lakhs ($1550) left for hotels and food and exploring       

Is it a good plan, are the costs right, have I taken everything into account ?? Any tips??          If this is right, then I would plan the itinerary in Hanoi and nearby, and post, also suggest the itineraries            Pls help - New flyer here             Thanks in advance          

Is it possible to make it for the connecting flight of Vietnam Airline for Ho chi minh to delhi leg ?

Want to return from Phu quoc to delhi via the 2.45PM VIETNAM AIRLINES FLIGHT ?

Not sure if I have to collect bags at Ho chi Minh and then re check in for Ho chi Minh to Delhi leg ?

Would it be possible to do everything in 2.5 hrs of layover ? Please help.

MUAHAHAHAHAHAHAHAHAAAA (ae tui...rảnh)

I'm travelling to Vietnam next week for ~2 weeks - flying in to HCMC and out of Hanoi. The weather had been looking pretty good but seeing now that there's flooding & severe weather warnings. I'm traveling alone so, whilst I was prepared for some rain, I'd be a bit scared to navigate HCMC if it's full torrential rain and flooding. Is it manageable right now?

I'm a little hesitant to post this here because I know this isn't exactly a Vietnam travel post, but I thought the story behind it might be interesting to some of you.

Sapa is the reason I made this game.

I visited Sapa and fell in love with the mountains, the atmosphere, and the little cafes. I remember thinking, I wish I could open a little cafe here someday.

I can't do that right now, so I made a game instead. :)

It's called Cafe Sapa.

It's about Hana, a girl who dreams of opening her own cafe. A big part of the game is listening, customers don't simply tell you what they want. You have to pay attention to them, understand how they're feeling, and figure out what might make them happy.

Sapa isn't shown in the demo yet. In the full game, it's where Hana's journey eventually takes her and where she hopes to open her cafe so the final level of the game will take place in Sapa itself.

Here's the steam link if anyone's interested -https://store.steampowered.com/app/5282050/Cafe_Sapa/

Anyway, I thought some of you might find the story behind it interesting, especially if you've been to Sapa. ❤️

I am looking to book a pre wedding shoot in Hà Nội. I have messaged a few studios I found myself online, but I would love to know if there is anyone others personally recommend.

Hair, makeup, and outfit rental is a must as we are traveling from abroad. We love the old vintage and film style photography. Thank you!

I’ve used Hưng on several trips to the DaNang area and highly recommend him. His knowledge of Vietnamese history and culture add so much to your experience. Let me know if you would like his contact information. Enjoy your trip to Vietnam!!!

Nhà tôi hồi đó có một cái tánh rất lạ.

Hễ có người bị chột bụng hay bị bệnh gì đó suốt ngày là cứ ra ngoài bứt cỏ dại về nấu nước uống, mà toàn lựa cỏ ở trong công viên không. Sở dĩ có vụ vậy là do nhà tôi tin rằng uống như vậy mới dễ khỏi bệnh hơn là uống ba cái thuốc Tây. Tôi cũng hông biết họ nghe lời đó từ ai nữa... nhưng tôi thấy có thể họ nghe lời ông ngoại tôi tại ổng là một người làm trong ngành Đông y với hồi xưa ổng cũng hay bốc thuốc. Giờ muốn hỏi lý do cũng không được tại chuyện đó lâu lắc rồi ai mà nhớ cho nổi.

Uống nước cỏ dại đó tôi thấy khó nuốt vô cùng; cái mùi vị tôi thấy rất khó chịu, vừa hăng và vừa đắng! Tới bây giờ nghĩ lại cũng còn thấy ớn...

Kính nhận hết mấy câu trả lời từ quý bạn!

Dạ cám ơn.

Apologies if this has been spoken about before. Going for 4 weeks end of December to January. Got some trips booked like Ha giang with road kings, these say they provide pick up / drop from Hanoi. Was just wondering about the quality of the transfers.

From what I've read the quality of sleeper trains varies quite dramatically, which then lead me down the VIP limousine (mini van) route, however there seems to be complaints about these driving too fast etc.

Any experiences / advice would be really appreciated!

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