Travel within Vietnam is incredibly easy whether by plane, train or bus, it is easy to maximise your time off. No matter where you are based in the country escape to beaches, mountains, jungles, rice terraces, or islands are only an hour or two away.

Vietnam is a country rich in culture and tradition with both historical convention and modern influences shaping daily life.  Vietnamese coffee culture stands as a unique blend of tradition and modern life. In Vietnam drinking coffee is a social ritual that encourages people to slow down, meet friends, and watch daily life unfold from a café or sidewalk stool. It's common to see people drinking coffee with their friends at street cafes from 8pm-12am most nights in larger cities.

Choosing to eat in local Vietnamese restaurants buying seasonal fruits and vegetables, drinking coffee or iced tea in local cafes its easy to buy three meals a day outside at only $7-10 for the whole day. Apartment rent is also very affordable from around 300-450 USD for a one bedroom apartment in central Hanoi and Ho Chi Minh.

With an estimated 100,000 expats living in Ho Chi Minh alone Vietnam is one of the most visited and accessible countries for people looking to work overseas. Vietnam benefits from an open ecosystem with ready access to the internet and services like Netflix for streaming TV shows. Vietnam's French influence also carries through in its bread, patisserie and cafes ensuring a wide range of options for those with a sweet tooth.