Explore Vietnam

With early kingdoms dating back to 500BC but long periods of internal strife and external powers conquering parts of or all of the country, Vietnam is a country which mixes many cultures and with a long history of striving for recognition and independence. As such Vietnam holds many important cultural landmarks from former palaces of emperors to prisons used by French and South Vietnamese armies. For those living in Vietnam the good news is that many of these sites can be visited during regular days off.

Vietnam is great country for healthy lifestyle and healthy eating. Every dish is an array of green and freshly cooked vegetables. With endless choice on offer there are so many options from western comfort food to local dishes at only 50KVND (about 1.40GBP under $2). Fresh seasonal fruit is available across every city and at low prices and If you enjoy your coffee Vietnam is the country for you. Coffee culture is huge in Vietnam with many people choosing to go grab a coffee after work and staying at coffee shops from seven to ten at night as an alternative to going to bars with friends.

Travel across Vietnam is quite easy and becoming more convenient each year. Grab can easily help you to travel within cities and more public transport is being added to major cities each year. Travelling between cities there are many flights and sleeper buses that can be used to travel between the South and North at low cost. Aside from Grab and buses a first metro line in Hanoi and Ho Chi Minh have recently been opened with plans to expand to over 10 lines in each city in the coming years. Once you settle your apartment near your school make sure to plan time to visit the emerald green waters of Ha Long Bay or the limestone Karsts and rice paddies of Ninh Binh.