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.

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.

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.

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.

There are five classes on Vietnamese trains: hard seat, soft seat, hard sleeper, soft sleeper and "super berths" (soft sleeper with air-con), though only the long-distance expresses offer the full range. For short journeys hard or soft seat carriages are fine, though most Vietnamese people can only afford hard seat so these carriages tend to be packed out. For longer journeys, particularly overnight, try and get a sleeping berth.

The length of trip to Vietnam will generally be 12-14 days. Length of the trip depends on how quickly the provincial authorities prepare final paperwork and the availability of appointments at the U.S. Consulate.

We are a local tour operator specializes in Vietnam. We act as an intermediary to sell package tours, hotels and other travel services to clients as a partner and individual traveller.

Tipping: It is customary, though not compulsory, to tip tour guides and drivers at the end of tours. Hotel porters and restaurant waiters should also be tipped. Don’t miss Vietnamese food when traveling to Viet Nam. Some of famous dishes are steam rice (Com), noodle soup (Pho or Hu Tiu), fried spring rolls (Cha Gio).

Either. Both. The Vietnamese tend to break their words up so they would tend to say (and spell )Viet Nam or Ba Ria, Sai Gon where we tend to run words together (howyagoinmateorite?) so we tend to use Vietnam or Baria or Saigon. You say potato I say ...... It was common in the British Army (pre WW1) for commissions to be bought and sold. A rich man could advance very quickly, with almost no training or experience, to high command by buying his way up. It was legal and common.

John Kerry was not involved in the founding of VVAW. Kerry had not returned from Vietnam at the time that VVAW was founded. Jan Barry Crumb (later Jan Barry) who served in Vietnam in 1962-1963 and enrolled in and then resigned from West Point after his Vietnam service is the best known of the veterans who founded VVAW. About six Vietnam veterans, including Barry marched under an improvised "Vietnam Veterans Against the War" banner in an April 1967 peace demonstration in New York City.

Tipping is not expected in Vietnam, but will be greatly appreciated. Smart hotels and restaurants nowadays add a 10-15% service charge (which should be indicated on the bill) but elsewhere it's up to you. In most cases, a small of tip of a few thousand dong will be sufficient. It's a good idea to tip guides, drivers and anyone else who has provided good service. Usually one or two dollars will be enough.

A real hero has gone on to Fiddler's Green -- Jack Stoddard, Sun, September 25 2005, 9:19:23 (68.108.185.121) VP of the Blackhorse Assn. I had the honor of meeting Monty more than once at our reunions. 1st Sgt. Monty Montelongo passed on this past week. This message was posted on our unit web site and I thought you guys might know a little about our Monty. I watch the news today they seem to use the word Hero, for everything, from nascar drivers, basketball players etc.

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.

D-Mannose is a naturally occurring sugar. It is found in certain fruits and even produced in the body. The body doesn't metabolize the majority of the mannose when taken and instead it is passed to the urine. There it rapidly binds to the offending bacteria. No side effects have been reported. The body does not react to mannose in the way it does to most sugars.