I’ve just gotten back to Japan after spending 30 days in Vietnam, traveling from Ho Chi Minh City to Hanoi and everywhere in between. Daily life was full of trial and error, budget traveling, enjoyment, and nonstop experiences. I got to see major tourist spots as well as randomly walking through entire cities across Vietnam. Such an amazing and great time with so much jam-packed information ready to be made into my own Vietnam travel guide based off my experience living there for a month.

I stayed in over 25+ different hotels and hostels, learning everything from the lowest budget prices to higher-end expectations and experiences. Along the way, I met many locals and random travelers, made many friends, and met some amazing Vietnamese people — including some with honest and great businesses that I would love to recommend.

From the second you arrive to the second you leave, I’ll be giving all the must-need and want-to-know information for your first time coming to Vietnam. What to be aware of, what the minimum prices are across Vietnam, recommendations for food, places to stay, and things to do. I learned a lot while living there and also learned the best words and phrases to know and understand while being there.

If you’re seeing this message, the guide isn’t fully finished yet, but it will be up soon with a lot of great information and real experiences from traveling all across Vietnam.