r/VietNam

I’ve been in Vietnam for about three weeks now, and for the first two - I absolutely loved the food. It’s very in line with what I pretty much exclusively eat at home - rice noodles, soups, eggs, lean meats and green veggies. However in the last week, it seems I can’t even look at or think about local food (meat and eggs in particular) without feeling completely nauseous and not wanting to eat at all.

Has anyone else experienced this? I am getting by on plain noodles, fruit and forcing myself to eat some egg for protein but would love to be able to sit back down to a bowl of beef Pho and enjoy it!

(No chance of pregnancy btw)

Hi all, I’m 27m from Czech republic, currently in Vietnam for 3 weeks. We had a great vacation, really interesting country and super friendly people.

Vietnam is officially a communist country, please help me understand a little but more how it works and how average people percieve it. We in Czechia (former Czechoslovakia) are a post-socialist country, had socialism from 1948 to 1989. Communism/socialism is today in Czechia perceived very negatively. Communists took away people’s property, closed the borders, took away free speech and political rights, religious freedom, many people were imprisoned etc.

From what I understand, in Vietnam its not the case. If I get it right, the country is politically communist (one ruling party, limited political rights) but economically its capitalist? (private businesses, import/export, open borders, not a central planning economy). Also if I get it right the people are on average pretty satisfied with the government because the country is better off than before. The communist symbols are visible across the country even in private premises.

Please correct me if im getting it wrong. Also would appreciate comments from locals of how they view the politics. Im aware of the distinction between Communism and socialism, I am more interested on the practical impact on life. Cheers!

I know some basics from growing up and speaking to my parents, but I’d like to learn some more on a deeper level so I can have better conversations with people in Vietnamese.

All of the resources I find online are too beginner and bore me to sleep

Balloons Ho Chi Minh City specifically Ba Vien walking street???
Lmk xox

I will be travelling through Vietnam in July and August with my girlfriend from England. Last night I was sat in the garden and was getting really bothered by the mosquitoes so wondered how bad it will be in Vietnam. I’m aware it’s the peak season but I also want to know how bad it really is. Is it a constant swarm of them when I’m outside or something else ?

VN's government needs to reject every visa applied from Israel. The Vietnamese people are pro Palestine and part of the resistant. The government is enabling colonialism. HCM is rolling in his grave rn!

Whats the hype about this
Why it is a big deal
I dont understand

Australian immigration allows it but some airlines may not let you fly on a one way ticket. Has anyone else done this before? I know you cannot enter Vietnam with a one way ticket but not sure how it is to leave? Specifically with Vietjet

It's no secret that Vietnam attracts a huge number of tourists. What impressions do tourists leave from different countries, such as North America, Europe, Russia, and other Asian countries like China, Korea, and Japan? I wonder if there's any difference between us, or are we all just tourists to you?