Your eligibility to obtain a driving license is linked with your status in the country: if and when in Vietnam on a valid residence permit...
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replied to a Thorn Tree thread called Buying and driving a used car in VN in the Asia - South-East Asia Mainland Branch
about 1 year ago -
replied to a Thorn Tree thread called Vietnam Motorbike Mission - Hanoi to Ho Chi Minh in the Asia - South-East Asia Mainland Branch
If it was legal for foreigners to ride motorbikes in Vietnam I'm sure there would be hundreds of businesses offering rental, including...
about 1 year ago -
replied to a Thorn Tree thread called Rent house with land near Vung Tau? in the Asia - South-East Asia Mainland Branch
I think you'll find whatever suits your budget but you'll need some strong local support to manage and control the local bureaucracy.
about 1 year ago -
replied to a Thorn Tree thread called Ho Chi Minh City Scams in the Asia - South-East Asia Mainland Branch
Anyone who has traveled knows when the scam alert goes off...and anyone who hasn't may benefit from this post. This said, try to find a...
about 1 year ago -
replied to a Thorn Tree thread called Mekong Delta in the Asia - South-East Asia Mainland Branch
The how to get there is quite simple: cattle class in a bus or individual travel in your own car/driver. With two to three days to spare...
about 1 year ago -
replied to a Thorn Tree thread called Alternatives to Flying to Con Dao? in the Asia - South-East Asia Mainland Branch
I'd fly since a boat trip would include a stretch in the wide open sea...in a boat which was certified for seaworthiness...like never?
about 1 year ago -
replied to a Thorn Tree thread called Getting to and staying in Vung Tau in the Asia - South-East Asia Mainland Branch
No direct transport from the airport to Vung Tau. So go downtown and take the hydrofoil which is cheap and fast. Plenty of cheap...
about 1 year ago -
replied to a Thorn Tree thread called Ideas for Mekong Delta tour? in the Asia - South-East Asia Mainland Branch
your question time is done. get on with it.
about 1 year ago -
replied to a Thorn Tree thread called Ho Chi Mihn City - Only one day - Please help!! :) in the Asia - South-East Asia Mainland Branch
Cu Chi tunnels...forget it. Saigon...a megalopolis of some 10 mln people...whatever you are looking for...and you'll find it...
about 1 year ago -
replied to a Thorn Tree thread called Top Gear Vietnam Challenge. in the Asia - South-East Asia Mainland Branch
GREAT......many folks do it, it's ok,...
about 1 year ago -
replied to a Thorn Tree thread called Crossing the border into Vietnam with your own car in the Asia - South-East Asia Mainland Branch
As #1: you can't legally drive a car in Vietnam without a Vietnamese driving license. You can't get this license when in Vietnam on a...
about 1 year ago -
replied to a Thorn Tree thread called Motorcycle Driving in Vietnam in the Asia - South-East Asia Mainland Branch
"You don't really need a license". True until things unravel. You do need a Vietnamese license and unfortunately, being in Vietnam on a...
about 1 year ago -
replied to a Thorn Tree thread called Cheapest bus trip leaving Vietnam, out of Saigon? in the Asia - South-East Asia Mainland Branch
Its quite simple: ...
about 1 year ago -
replied to a Thorn Tree thread called Traveling from Da Lat to Phu Quoc? in the Asia - South-East Asia Mainland Branch
With 14 days to spare, I'd fly Da Lat Saigon and Saigon Phu Quoc. Both trips by road would be uninteresting...lots of traffic and delays...
about 1 year ago -
replied to a Thorn Tree thread called 3 week relaxing reccomendations for family of 3 (beach & Food) in the Asia - South-East Asia Mainland Branch
As above. You'll not find apartments with kitchen ......unless you're willing to pay through the nose for the short-term lease of a...
over 1 year ago








