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Vietnamese family and friends over there loves American wares. Bring soap, toothpaste, mouthwash.
If you come during raining season, bring an Anorek for sudden shower in the afternoon. I didn't have any problem in November.
I brought stuff for upset stomach. Luckily I didn't have to use it. If you wear contact lenses, bring eyes drop or better yet, wear your glasses. It's so dusty there that you won't be able to go all day in your contact lenses.
Also, bring a small pack of wet wipes. They come in handy in some restaurants that don't have napkins. When eating at restaurants, don't use those cloth towels. It's OK to use the disposable wet wipes. Also, they charge you for using those. Leave a Comment
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Bring one small bag with essentials only. If you need another bag to take home accumulated souvenirs etc you can buy this very cheaply in Ho Chi Minh City
Take only 2 days worth of clothing with you. Clothes are extremely cheap in Ho Chi Minh City
Only bring essential medicines. All other items can be bought in Ho Chi Minh City, including most intenational brands (e.g. toothpaste, soap, shampoo etc).
Film and photo processing are of a high standard. Same day film processing and print is the norm.
Bring a Mobile Phone. Phone calls outside Vietnam are very expensive, but domestic calls and text messages are very cheap. Text messaging is a cheap way of keeping contact overseas. Make sure the phone you bring is a GSM phone. Leave a Comment
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Summer clothes is recommended for HCM city. The country is pretty hot year round, with exception of the north. The north can get pretty chilly during winter months (10-15C or 25-30F). White shoes are not recommended, your shoes will look a year old by 1 day. Cargo pants that convert into shorts are probably the best type of pants you can pack with you when travelling through this city. Leave a Comment
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Just a suggestion. Something I will never do again is wear denim (either jeans or shorts) while on trips that require any type of excerise. You sweat, and it gets wet and does not dry. Chafes a hell of a lot and is not pleasant in the heat. Denim is fine for evening when you are not doing a lot physically, but for daytime wear I would opt for light cotton or board short type fabric. - Just my thoughts on this.
This is up to you. Digital is wonderful, and more convenient, but Film (SLR) gives far better picture quality and colour quality (unless you have a digital SLR which I hope to get soon)
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Backpacks are ideal if you want to travel around Vietnam but if you are here to shop, better you bring a bigger suitcase
Going to a hot & humid place in the tropics calls for light & natural fabrics like Cotton or Silk. Tank tops, short sleeve shirts or T-shirts are fine. Shorts or light khakis are also good. You can buy most of your clothes at low prices so you needn't worry if you didn't pack enough
Try to avoid thick or synthetic material because you will sweat buckets & you will be very uncomfortable.
As for shoes, flip flops or open sandals are great because when it's hot, your feet will appreciate it and when it rains, you won't be walking around with wet shoes for too long
Sunscreen is a must in South East Asia!! While you may enjoy the warmth of the sun, the intensity is much greater than say in the temperate countries. Don't let sunburn ruin your vacation
It helps if you bring your own medication e.g for diarrhea. Some people are not used to the food so best avoid getting sick on your holidays
Also bring a small towel or lots of handkerchiefs because you will need to wipe all the sweat when you walk around
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Travel light - arrive with little luggage. If you need additional luggage, you can buy them in Vietnam for less than $10.
comfortable walking shoes - Naturalizer soft leather sandals.
I used a digital camera, but bring a large memory card or extra ones. If possible, have all your pictures developed in Vietnam. It's much cheaper! Leave a Comment
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Wear Shorts, T-Shirts and Rubber Shoes or even Rubberized Flip Flop Like Shoes since the weather is unpredictable in Sai Gon. No need to go Formal or Smart Casual Here!
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you can buy class A counterfeit Bags like Kipling, Samsonite, Mango, Prada, Etc. at Lucky Plaza Mall, Benh Than Market and lot of other stores in District 1 plus really cheap silk bags for the ladies!
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Sunblock is the single most important item in your list. It's ultra hot there, baking hot. The locals wear long gloves and hats when they are out on the road, but since I didn't really want to buy a hat just for the 3 days I was there, I depended solely on my sunblock to protect me from the blazing sun.
And don't think of wearing as less as possible. You'll notice people don't wear tank tops or spagetti straps, and unless you want to attract attention, you'll be better off wearing loose fitting cotton t-shirts and tops with sleeves. Leave a Comment
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After my second visit to HCMC I'd strongly suggest to pack light - clothes and most other things can be purchased in HCMC for just a few dollars. Only exception to that would be rather tall/large people, as asian sizes are a tad smaller. It's still quite inexpensive though to get clothing tailor-made to your size within a day or two.
As with any tropical climate, wear breathable material - I can't imagine surviving a walk around HCMC in polyester!
Bring some sort of rain protection depending on the season. Leave a Comment
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