National Geographic Traveler Vietnam, 4th Edition Paperback – Folded Map, August 24, 2021

I LOVE this book.I think in this new day and age of travel, the guidebooks have mostly gone the way of the garbage can in exchange for the internet.What this Book is NOT:-going to tell you which hostels are the best-specific restaurants for you to eat at-tell you exactly how to have your vacation or travels plannedWhat this book IS:-going to tell you which regions have what types of food and what you should try-tell you the culture, background, history of every different part of Vietnam-tell you what to look out for and the significance of everyday thingsIf you are looking for a travel guidebook about what hotels are best and what tours to take, this is not the book for you. If you are looking for a rich history of the culture and people of Vietnam and how that translates into thier style of living, food, entertainment and everyday lives, this is what you want to read.I like to discover restaurants on my own, and now what type of food I must try. I want what activities and lifestyles are sacred to the people around me so I can appreciate them best. This is the book for me.

Very helpful for my trips to VN. Very useful and good guide.

The content of the book is great for a historical perspective and travel suggestions. However, the type is very light and small and some of the pages don’t match up. Poor copy quality for Nat Geo, assuming they printed this.

This NG book on Vietnam is well-written and organized, has interesting descriptions of specific sites as well as each region/highlights, and of course great pictures. Favorite part, though, is the depth of the cultural/historical coverage which was far lacking in another Vietnam travel guide I purchased. Great job NG!

I bought this as part of my research into returning to Vietnam and was not disappointed. The country has had an incredible change from when I was there in '70-'71. While I rely on Lonely Planet guides for much of my travels, these NG guides also offer much value and I have several. I also like Rick Steves, but he hasn't ventured into this part of the world quite yet.

I am traveling in Vietnam at this very moment and refer to the guidance offered in this book many times throughout the day. It is an easy source of information for what you may be seeing at the moment and it is wise in the suggestions it provides for keeping yourself safe and happy while traveling in this fascinating land. The only guide book for Vietnam you will need for your journey.

The photographs are gorgeous, the informative content great, but as far as current prices on accommodations and transportation info, this is not that book. Since I was taking an all-inclusive Mekong River tour, it was a wonderful resource book. I felt I was fully informed in advance of what to expect along the way, and where to visit in the big cities. It didn't cover much of the smaller towns we visited. The climate charts here, and anywhere, don't do the country justice, it is hot and humid anywhere, anytime. Nowhere in the book does it say that. I'm glad I went when there were leaves on the trees and could find plenty of shade. I've passed this book along to others for help in planning their trips. I also bought NatGeo Cambodia for this trip.

I am a vietnam veteran and enjoyed reading about the the author's review of the areas around Saigon where I was fighting. I gave the book to a family member who is taking a cruise hat will make several stops at vietnam ports. She was delighted to receive the book.