Backpacking or traveling in Vietnam?

• Vietnam is one of the most popular travel destinations in Southeast Asia. Not only because of the cost and delicious food, but especially because of its fierce history and beautiful nature. It is an easy country to travel. There are tours for everything, you can rent scooters and travel all over the country, and nowadays Western influences can be seen in many places. Yet you can also get off the beaten track and discover the real Vietnam if you look carefully. 
• Activity spotting: instead of Hà Long Bay, visit the less touristy Bai Tu Long Bay, enjoy farm-to-fork Eating in Bong Lai Valley after your visit to Phong Nha National Park, visit some of the small villages around Kon Tum and discover the local, ancient traditions, drive on the beautiful Ha Giang loop and discover the wilderness of northern Vietnam, enjoy the picturesque landscapes of Y Ty, bike across An Binh Island, try Bia hoi beer, stay in one of the homestays in Mai Chau.  

Study in Vietnam?

• Studying in Vietnam is an experience for life.... In recent years, education in Vietnam is getting better and more modern due to government investment. There are many programs to choose from, with Ho Chi Minh City, for example, specializing in science and technology, while Hanoi University is more focused on language studies and English programs in business administration, financial services and international studies. The cost of education is also relatively low (US$1000-2500 for foreign students at public institutions).
• Popular studies: business administration, IT, engineering, management, economics, philology, marketing, etc. 
• In addition, you can enjoy a fun, active life as a student. There is a lot to do in Vietnam, people live outdoors, go to parties, do sports and everywhere you can find delicious and cheap food. 
• Study cities: Ho Chi Minh City, Hanoi, Thai Nguyen, Haiphong, Da Nang, Hue. 
• Language: Vietnamese, but for certain fields and international studies also English. 

Internship in Vietnam?

• There are many opportunities for internships in Vietnam. From internships at NGOs to internships at large companies, anything is possible. For example, consider an internship in the field of healthcare where you can help the local population, or an internship in the ever-growing banking sector, or perhaps an internship in the software industry at a large international company! 
• Competencies: cross-cultural communication and collaboration, familiarity with Asian business culture, indirect communication, working in a developing market, project coordination, market-oriented thinking, resilience and perseverance.

Volunteer in Vietnam?

• Vietnam is a popular country for volunteering. You can find work through large organizations, or through local institutions. Examples include volunteering in the field of education (English classes), (orphan) child care, in health care, supporting communities through local NGOs, tea picking.... You can also volunteer with wildlife and stray animals. 

Work in Vietnam?

• Vietnam's economy is growing fast which also brings many jobs for foreigners. One of the easiest options is a job as an English teacher, but if you are not so keen on that, you can also work in the growing sectors at international banks, in tourism and in the oil & gas industry, for example. It can be tricky though, because the government has strict policies that the company has to prove that you are more suitable than a local (which is just as well, of course). 

Working as a digital nomad in Vietnam?

• Vietnam is becoming increasingly popular among digital nomads, and for good reason. Not only is it wonderful for travelers, but also for digital nomads the country has a lot to offer. In particular, the culture, the wide range of activities and, of course, the ... coffee are huge draws for people who want to experience a varied digital nomad life. 
• The costs are also relatively low, the food is delicious and facilities such as cafes and wifi are everywhere in the cities. 
• Favorite locations: Ho Chi Minh, Hanoi, Hoi An. 

Living in Vietnam?

• More and more foreigners are flocking to Vietnam because of its growing opportunities. And in particular the culture, 54 ethnic groups and 11 religions, is one of the big attractions. It's a pretty safe country, you can earn a high salary while spending very little. Facilities are good, as is health care. In short, it is simply a very comfortable country for expats, provided you are aware of a few things. 
• Especially in the cities, there is a lot of air pollution and traffic is chaotic. A scooter will get you far, but a car will often get you stuck. Fortunately, there is also good public transportation. Furthermore, you can also experience quite a bit of culture shock due to the ancient culture and traditions. 
• Beware: it is quite humid all year round, which takes some getting used to, and diseases like Dengue are a big problem. So protect yourself well!

Stories, tips and experiences from Vietnam