Travellers coming from nearby Laos or Cambodia

Travellers coming from nearby Laos or Cambodia will notice something different about Vietnamese cities immediately: their sheer energy. Landing in Hanoi or Ho Chi Minh City, you’re dropped right in the midst of zooming scooters, honking cars, and thronging vendors. Quiet moments are saved for the hidden alleyways, but once on the streets it’s a rush of humanity and you’ve got no choice but to ride along with it. For those looking to chill, you could always head to Vietnam’s beach towns of Nha Trang and Hoi An, but let’s be honest – there’s something seductive about the frenzy of Vietnamese cities. It’s humanity, up-close and personal. Besides, once you’ve crossed the street in Ho Chi Minh City and lived to tell the tale, you’re ready for nearly anything.