According to this newspaper, as one of the most attractive destinations in Southeast Asia, a trip to discover Vietnam can be more interesting if visitors know in advance what they will do. Preparing and learning in advance everything, from customs and cultural practices to local traffic, will not only help tourists avoid trouble during the trip but also make the trip more enjoyable should be memorable. 

Travel season, means of transport, and ways to communicate in Vietnam

First, when traveling to Vietnam, visitors need to pay attention to the weather and seasons of the year. As a Southeast Asian country, it has a tropical monsoon climate. In summer, the weather is hot and humid, and the sun shines for a long time during the day. The average temperature is between 26-28°C, but there are also some hot days with extremely high temperatures. However, in winter, Vietnam is quite cold with strong winds, and the temperature usually ranges from 18°C to 23°C. The best time to visit Vietnam is from November to April. Around this time, visitors will bask in the warm sun while enjoying the cool weather.

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Regarding traveling in Vietnam, visitors should book flights here in advance to save as much as possible. For Indian tourists, most major cities have flights to Hanoi and Ho Chi Minh City, so Indian travelers should book a direct flight to avoid long flight times and fatigue. Indian tourists also need to find out about the airport pick-up service because many flights from Kolkata can reach Vietnamese cities at night. At this time, picking up the car will not be easy.

Ideally, visitors should rent a car through your travel agent or hotel with a guide as taxis can be very expensive for short trips. Although it is legal for foreigners to rent motorbikes with a displacement of 50 cc or less, it is best to avoid it because being unfamiliar with Vietnam's road rules can result in fines. Coming to Vietnam, visitors can also walk around the streets to experience the local culture.

And as for how to communicate with the locals, although Vietnam has worked hard to prepare to welcome visitors back, the language can still be a challenge. While many young Vietnamese speak English quite well, many locals still have to use Google Translate to communicate with foreigners. Therefore, visitors should buy a Vietnamese sim card at the airport to connect conveniently. Service providers have several data plans to choose from and are relatively pocket-friendly. Travelers should pick a package that supports fast and comfortable internet access so that they can use Google Maps when searching for directions and use Google Translate to communicate. At this time, visitors are confident to explore and look forward to many fascinating experiences.

Rich cuisine and tipping culture

In terms of cuisine, Vietnam has rich cuisine. Vietnam has a lot of delicious dishes with seafood and meat. The followers of these two types of food will not find it easy to choose. If any visitor is a vegetarian, they might be missing out on much delicious food here. If choosing food can be difficult, these travelers can have other options at convenience stores on every corner. Like Thailand's 7-Eleven system, Vietnam has many Circle K stores.

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These stores have a wide variety of snacks such as french fries, instant hot dogs, fresh bread, a variety of instant ramen, and dairy products such as flavored milk and yogurt for visitors to enjoy. Guests can also visit European-style restaurants and cafes for vegetarian meals and snacks like crepes. Vegetarian visitors can try plenty of stir-fried tofu dishes with salads for a taste of local cuisine. 
Regarding the tip, visitors are not required to pay this amount when traveling in Vietnam. Guests can add some money if they are satisfied with the service provided, and this amount is also up to personal preference.