by Vu Vo (Author), Barbara Adam (Author)
Vietnam: a country of extraordinary food and friendly people, of turbulent history and natural beauty. With this book, you hold a comprehensive insider's guide to discovering the best of Vietnam - and, if you fall in love with this beguiling Southeast Asian nation, a guide to moving there. Written by an Australian expat who moved to Vietnam and fell in love with a local as well as the country itself, Vietnam: 100 Unusual Travel Tips is a cross-cultural guide like no other. Barbara and her husband Vu provide a unique glimpse into the deep and complex culture of this fascinating country that can be quite baffling to first-time visitors. Topic covered include: Geography, Culture and History; Weather; Visa Information; Phones and SIM Cards; Internet Accessibility; Facebook Access; Crossing the Road; Cultural Reminders; Etiquette; Tipping; Toilets; Language; What to Wear; Getting Around; Must-try Dishes; Traveling with Kids; Safety; Health; Banking; Taxes; Recruitment Agencies; Chambers of Commerce; Insurance; Schools; Expat Social Clubs; Costs of Everyday Items; Pet Care.
Author Biography
Barbara Adam is an Australian journalist who took a career break in Asia in 2007 that is still ongoing. Based in Ho Chi Minh City with her Vietnamese husband and their two children, Barbara's very long "working holiday" now includes juggling parenthood with freelance writing and editing and running street food tours through Saigon Street Eats, the company she and her husband founded in 2012.