Planning your first week in Vietnam? This short, practical guide covers the 10 mistakes that trip up most first-time arrivals, and the simple fix for each, so you can skip the hard way.
When I landed in Da Nang in January 2025, I arrived late to an apartment that wasn’t what the photos promised. I’ve since lived in five Vietnamese cities, and I kept seeing the same small mistakes, in my own travels and in questions from readers.
What’s Inside
- Mistakes 1–5: Before You Land and Arrival Day — booking your stay, your phone and eSIM, a first-day money plan, documents, and getting from the airport.
- Mistakes 6–10: Settling In — Day 1, ATMs, walking distances, rental deposits, and giving yourself time to adjust.
- TSS Shortcuts — quick tips from my own experience living in Vietnam.
- Bonus: Before You Need It — emergency numbers, finding a hospital and pharmacy, and medications.
- The TSS First-Week Toolkit — printable pages: a pre-flight checklist, a first-week essentials sheet, an emergency card, and a rental check.
Who This Guide Is For
- Adults 50+ planning their first trip or first long stay in Vietnam
- Travelers who want to arrive prepared instead of figuring it out while jet-lagged
- Anyone considering slow travel or living abroad in Southeast Asia
Details
- Format: PDF, 24 pages, including printable tools
- Delivery: Instant download after purchase
- Works on: Phone, tablet, or computer, and it’s printer-friendly
Want the full day-by-day plan? This guide is included free with
Your First 7 Days in Vietnam.
