Trivia about Viet Nam
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To enter Viet Nam a visa is required. The passport must be valid for at least 6 month at the time of arrival. Accompanying children must have their own child's passport. Please check before start travelling. If you are going to stay in our house, our visa service is available to you.
Viet Nam stretches 2000km from north to south. The climate ranges from subtropical in the north to tropical in the south.
During the summer month can reach 40 degree Celsius and above.
During the winter months it may, in particular in the north, during evening hours, quite fresh. Temperatures around the 10 degrees are not uncommon
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In the months from September to November, some areas, especially in central Viet Nam are hit by heavy rain. The weather is subject to its own rules like everywhere. Ask us about it, before you start travelling.
KAs always, the clothes depend greatly on the season and your local destinations. In general, clothing should be breathable and washable. A thin jacket you should always have with you. Particularly during the hot summer month, it can be quite cool in Taxis, restaurants, trains etc...
The national language is Vietnamese. English and French is spoken, especially in the major tourist centres in hotels and restaurants. With German and Russian you might get lucky in some areas. .
Otherwise, a conversation with world-famous "hands and feet" is always possible, and Vietnamese have a friendly natural.
A small note: To find your way back to your hotel, always take a business card. This will ease the communication with the driver.