Border Brief: Vietnam

Capital: Ho Chi Minh City (former Saigon)

Language: Vietnamese (only Asian language written with the latin alphabet)

Currency: Vietnamese Dong (VND)

Best time to visit: Spring

First bite: Phở

First drink: Cà Phê Trứng

Best for: Nature, heritage, beach, cities

Getting around: ★★★★☆

Safety: ★★★★★

Solo travel: ★★☆☆☆

Budget: $$$

Return factor: ★★☆☆☆