Destination Vietnam

Health and Safety

An anti-gastric or upset stomach remedy is recommended as you may be eating food your system is unused to.

Precautionary measures: vaccinations

We recommend you seek a medical practitioner’s advice on up to date precautionary medicine. You may wish to take malarial tablets, particularly if you are visiting and/or overnighting in rural areas. However, general precautions such as mosquito netting and spray are often adequate and avoid the side effects of these drugs. Most pharmaceuticals are readily available in Vietnam, however, we suggest you seek medical advice before taking any medicine.

For recommended vaccinations please consult your listed doctor for the most up to date advice.

Discretion

Vietnam is a third world country and, as elsewhere, lavish displays of wealth only encourage petty theft. Do not interact with ‘street children’ or beggars who are often organised thieves. Do not wear large amounts of jewellery, handbags or cameras carried carelessly over a shoulder as passing motorbikes may easily snatch them. Being aware of your surroundings and carrying little obvious wealth is the best defense against theft. Do not take cyclos or walk deserted streets after dark – use the very efficient and inexpensive taxi services. Having said that, your personal safety is at low risk in Vietnam as violent incidents against foreigners are extremely rare.

On the whole, Vietnam is an extremely safe destination for the foreign visitor and it is unlikely you will be met with anything but warmth and friendliness.