You're finally taking that trip to Vietnam, a land of breathtaking beauty and sparkling seas. Vietnam has created an identity for itself that encompasses a powerful yet graceful culture, people and environment. Yet there are many pitfalls and landmines to avoid as a visitor to any foreign land. This condensed volume combines the essentials of both a guidebook and travelogue in one indispensable package. Save thousands of dollars, avoid countless scams and never have to wonder what that bucket of water in the bathroom is for. Take it from an experienced traveller who spent over a year in Saigon and learned so much about life there he had no choice but to put pen to paper to bring you this book. Part reference and part prose, this volume is filled to the brim with information and suggestions no other book will have a clue about. Most importantly, the honesty of these experiences will ring true with any fellow globetrotter. As we all know, one of the best parts of exploring the world is the invaluable advice, as well as the unbelievable stories, we get to share with one another. Travelers take the good with the bad and bravely forge ahead in the name of adventure, but why not take along a secret weapon?