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A complete guide to Vietnam's "bia hoi" from a resident's perspective. Fresh beer brewed that morning at 60 yen a glass and 3-4% ABV, how to explore Ta Hien Street in Hanoi where it began, five recommended street stalls, classic snacks, safety tips, with a Google Map.

A resident's guide to five Hanoi-born craft beer brands (Furbrew / Standing Bar / 7 Bridges / Heart of Darkness / Bia Sanh Dieu), how they differ from Bia Hoi, an area-by-area map, and three one-day model courses. With Google Map links, a practical guide you can use for next week's sightseeing.

A complete guide to Vietnam's basket bags and plastic baskets from a resident's perspective. Covers famous brands like MONET, HANA, and Saigon Swagger, three shops on Hanoi's Hang Chieu Street, price ranges by size, and Japanese online shopping routes.

A complete guide to Vietnamese chocolate from a resident's perspective. It covers comparisons of 7 brands—MAROU, Pheva, Alluvia, T-BROS, BINON—flavor differences across 6 cacao-producing areas, 4 places to buy, and routes to obtain it in Japan.

A complete guide to Vietnamese sweets from a resident's perspective. Covering 8 traditional sweets plus 6 modern sweets plus 3 premium chocolate brands, how to choose souvenirs, a comparison of 4 places to buy, and 3 routes to buy them in Japan.

A complete guide to Vietnamese food from a resident's perspective. It covers 20 staples (pho, banh mi, fresh spring rolls, etc.), flavor differences across north, central, and south, exotic dishes, traditional Tet foods, food souvenirs, and carry-on restrictions.

A resident explains flight times from Japan to Vietnam (Hanoi about 5h / Ho Chi Minh City about 6h), the four direct-flight carriers (Vietnam Airlines, Vietjet, JAL, ANA), departure airports, and points to watch when carrying souvenirs home.

A complete guide to tours for enjoying the Mekong Delta, a popular sightseeing area in southern Vietnam. We sort out the differences between classic routes and recommended plans, how to choose between locally departing tours and advance booking, price ranges, and points to note, laying out clearly the key points of Mekong Delta sightseeing so even first-timers can avoid mistakes.

A complete guide to the sightseeing spots of Sapa in northern Vietnam. Along with highlights such as the stunning terraced rice fields, Mount Fansipan, and walkable town areas, we sort out model courses that are easy to follow even for first-timers, how to get around, and tips for your stay, pulling together practical information for making the most of a trip to Sapa.

A detailed explanation of how far credit cards work in Vietnam's major cities. Centering on Ho Chi Minh City, Hanoi, and Da Nang, we lay out whether they can be used at hotels, restaurants, shopping malls, taxis, and ride-hailing apps. A practical guide covering fees, whether a PIN is needed, what to do when they can't be used, and points on using them alongside cash.