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VN Taxi Service
You have heard and read it a million times before. Use Mai Linh and Vinasun taxi services in Vietnam. Beware of other cab companies and private taxis. Asia Travel Mag feels so strongly, they wrote an article about it. Many travel forums have taxi information. Click on Virtual Tourist and Lonely Planet to read their advice. Remember, you can Google image search “vietnam taxi” for pictures.
Money Exchange
Exchanging currency when traveling is a valid concern. This Vietnam News Agency article shows what can happen if you are not careful. Many countries, including Se Asia and Vietnam, have different exchange rates for United States Dollars (USD) depending upon where you make your exchange. The official currency of Vietnam is the Vietnamese Dong. (VND) Currency can be easily exchanged in Vietnam in a variety of locations.
Factors in USD to VND exchange rates.
1. One hundred dollar bills receive the best rates.
2. Rate is determined by age of the bill.
3. Rate is determined by the condition of the bill.
Always verify the exchange rate you will receive before you exchange your money. Exchange rates vary with location. For example, the daily exchange rate you read online may differ from the rate you are quoted at an airport, a bank, your hotel, a money exchange store, or a gold shop.
Know the rate before you exchange your money. You should be shown the return amount of VND for your money on a calculator before monies are exchanged. VND is often pre-counted in packets of one million. Count your money at the counter before leaving. Be careful!
Always verify, and agree to, your exchange rate before you hand over your cash.
Factors in USD to VND exchange rates.
1. One hundred dollar bills receive the best rates.
2. Rate is determined by age of the bill.
3. Rate is determined by the condition of the bill.
Always verify the exchange rate you will receive before you exchange your money. Exchange rates vary with location. For example, the daily exchange rate you read online may differ from the rate you are quoted at an airport, a bank, your hotel, a money exchange store, or a gold shop.
Know the rate before you exchange your money. You should be shown the return amount of VND for your money on a calculator before monies are exchanged. VND is often pre-counted in packets of one million. Count your money at the counter before leaving. Be careful!
Always verify, and agree to, your exchange rate before you hand over your cash.
Popular Websites for Vietnam Searches
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Ho Chi Minh City: Frommer’s, Lonely Planet, Trip Advisor
Vietnam: Travelfish, Vietnam.com, Wikitravel
Festivals: Threeland, Vietnam-Beauty, Vietnam Tourism
News: Thanh Nien, Vietnam Net Bridge, Topix, All Media, Tuoi Tre News
Weather: Weather Underground
Ho Chi Minh City: Frommer’s, Lonely Planet, Trip Advisor
Vietnam: Travelfish, Vietnam.com, Wikitravel
Festivals: Threeland, Vietnam-Beauty, Vietnam Tourism
News: Thanh Nien, Vietnam Net Bridge, Topix, All Media, Tuoi Tre News
Weather: Weather Underground
