Traveling in Vietnam is generally safe. You can travel solo. Women and independent travellers have found it relatively hassle-free and easy to travel throughout the country. However, when traveling anywhere in the country, travelers should exercise caution and use common sense to avoid incidences of personal misfortune.

Vietnam is one of the safest countries for traveling. Women and independent travelers have found it relatively hassle-free and easy to travel throughout the country. Petty theft, such as pickpockets and drive-by bag snatchers, is more rampant in Ho Chi Minh than elsewhere in the country. Visitors are advised to avoid wearing extravagant jewelry or carrying large amounts of money when walking in the streets. If you do choose to drive a motorbike or ride a bicycle, always wear a helmet.

Absolutely. A recent poll placed Montréal and Québec City among the world’s top 20 safest cities. However, as with anywhere, visitors should exercise vigilance and take basic precautions, like never leaving objects of value where they might be seen in a car, or walking about on poorly lit, out-of-the-way streets late at night. Yes, in a palais de justice (courthouse).

In a word, you are probably safer anywhere in Vietnam than you are in most American Cities. In Vietnam, if natives are convicted of a crime like shoplifting it is an automatic three year prison sentence. With that kind of a consequence, stealing and petty crime are almost unheard of. It simply is not worth taking the chance. Furthermore, Communist prisons are not as user friendly as American prisons or so they tell me.

It is safe to travel by yourself. Someone will meet you at the airport when you arrive and drop you off when you leave. If you are traveling by yourself and want shared accommodations we can find you a suitable roommate.

TOP designs the itinerary to suit individual participants and the group as a whole--each trip is different. You, and fellow group members, travel to personal areas important to you or your family member. Some places are difficult to find and access. We also visit important personal sites of the individual members of the group traveling with you. In addition, we conduct humanitarian projects, and visit Vietnamese villages, schools, and homes.

Up to a point. A few areas are closed for security reasons, and others require a permit. If you travel with Haivenu, we will complete all necessary paperwork and permission procedures on your behalf.

Vietnam stretches over 2000 km from North to South. The climate differs all year round from one region to another. The North can be chilly during winter months (December to March). North and Central Vietnam can encounter tropical storms and typhoons from October to January. Overall, the north of Vietnam experiences more marked seasons than the rest of the country with two distinct seasons: wet and dry.

A. Yes, you can.It is reccommended for you to rent a car in Tourist company . It’s safe. And you can have thoughful care from the driver.Tourists who are not used to the traffic in Vietnam find it difficult to drive.

The World Health Organization (WHO) has advised travellers heading for Hong Kong and the southern Chinese province of Guangdong to postpone non-essential travel to those areas because of the outbreak. Check their Web Site for latest alerts and advisories. U.S. and Canadian health officials also say travelers should consider postponing non-essential trips to areas at risk such as Hanoi, Vietnam; Hong Kong or Guangdong province in southern China; and Singapore.

Even in pressurized airplane cabins, air pressure can cause problems for people with colds or sinus conditions. The resulting discomfort is typically felt during takeoff and landing and can become quite painful. It is most helpful to use decongestant nose drops before a flight. If the symptoms of sinusitis are severe, it is better to avoid flying altogether.

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Turkey is one of the safest countries in the world in which to travel, because its rate of crime is relatively low in comparison to many Western European countries. A few years ago, Interpol, the well-known international police association, ranked Turkey as the safest holiday destination in Europe for travelers. Naturally, we recommend that travelers to Turkey exercise the same precautions as anywhere else, and be aware of security concerns that affect all international travelers.