Cheerful Cambodia Vietnam Family Holiday

A variety of transportation including private vans/cars, 4x4 vehicles, internal flights, etc. a mix of private/public transit is used to provide travelers with the safest and most efficient transportation in each area. Occasionally, local transportation modes like tuk-tuk, bicycle taxi, etc. are used to cover short distances so that tourist can have a sense of local flavor. 

ATMs for withdrawing Vietnamese Dong are available in major airports, hotels, towns and capitals of provinces throughout Vietnam. Most ATMs have an English language version.

Comfortable lightweight clothing in natural fabrics such as cotton is most suitable. The dress code is fairly casual as in most parts of the tropics but it is advisable to cover arms and legs in the evenings against biting insects. A lightweight raincoat and umbrella are a good idea in the rainy season and an umbrella can also offer useful shade from the sun. 

Visitors should not wear shorts, short skirts or other revealing clothing when visiting pagodas and monasteries. Shoes must be removed before entering some religious building or a private home. While visiting these twin-countries during winters, sweaters and jackets should be carried as it gets quite chilling.  

Souvenirs to look out for in these countries include lacquerware, silk, conical hats, woodcarvings, hill tribe fabrics and handicrafts, embroidery, marble, ceramics, silver jewelry, antique watches and paintings. Ho Chi Minh City and Hanoi have the best choice when it comes to shopping but Hoi An in the center of Vietnam is also a very good place to hunt for bargains. 

There are plenty of entertainment options and restaurants/bars and nightclubs open until late at night/early in the morning. A wide variety of restaurants are on offer with everything from Vietnamese/Cambodian, Asian, Italian, French cuisine, etc. to fast food.