I plan to go to Vietnam in the next few weeks.
The long and short of it is- I have never been to an Asian country and I am not worried but as a novice
I feel less confident than when I have traveled in other places due to language and culture.
I first considered doing volunteer work in an Asian country, which I have done in other places and I consequently offered to help a few people with English lessons and one of those people really impressed me as most students in the past are only mildly show much effort. Anyway as the reader might imagine her and I found a connection beyond English as she is also very active in her Church, which is another connecting point for us.
So she would be my reason for going at this moment.
I am keenly aware of scammers and disingenuous intentions and she has zero yellow flags but rather is a remarkably warm, sincere and funny person, so why not?
I dont for see any problem but to not have even a phone number of someone to call if I get hung-up is a little concerning. I hope to get a 90day visa but maybe stay for a few weeks and just see how it goes.
Q: I will arrive in HCM can anyone recommend a hotel area I should consider? Usually I use Booking com when abroad and I can see the area the hotel is at but I have no idea what (if any) areas to avoid or might be more practical.