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Hang Son Doong
Was wondering if anyone in the group had traveled to Hang Son Doong cave? Any recommendations for places to stay or tour operators that take you to the cave etc? TIA 🤙🏽
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Plannin.com Raffle Winner!
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New comment 12d ago
Plannin.com Raffle Winner!
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So close! 😆 I'll definitely use Plannin again, seems relatively hassle free, just as good if not the same UI for other booking sites. Might do another booking for a quick weekend trip soon.
Bank Account in Vietnam
I wanted to start a new thread on this topic. It seems there's a lot of concern about opening a bank account here and whether getting a bank card is possible or not. (not possible on tourist visa) I feel kind of silly for forgetting to mention this, but 99% of transactions are made using a QR code with your bank app. Even the smallest local restaurants and vendors at the local market accept payment by QR code. You could pay for a piece of fruit up to your entire rent with QR code. Therefor, a bank card is not at all necessary. It seems the best option for most people will be to have a WISE account, and transfer money cheaply from your home bank account to the VN account. You would have to withdraw a small amount of cash in person from the bank but this would last a long time if you mostly pay by QR code. TIMO is the easiest bank to open an account with. I have a VN bank card and I can't remember the last time I used it. It's in a drawer somewhere 😂 Hope this clears things up for some people 👍
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New comment 19d ago
Bank Account in Vietnam
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I have a Techcombank account and debit card, but hardly use it. I prefer not using mobile pay/QR codes, cash most of the time, home country debit or credit otherwise works for me. VN bank account is for random stuff 😆
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@Travis Carrasquillo no, not a tourist visa. My wife is Vietnamese so that's how I'm here. Took about 45 minutes to sign up for the account at the bank, and had to go back a week later to pick up the debit card. Pretty straightforward for the most part
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This group has already grown to over 200 members! One of the coolest parts of international travel is all of the interesting people from around the world that have a chance to connect. I'm curious where everyone is from? Hope to get a chance to meet as many of you as possible! Feel free to add a GIF that represents your country 😂
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A new course is LIVE in the "Classroom" tab at the top of the page. Check it out and let me know what you think!
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Looks great, is there a way to share this course with someone who is not a part of this forum? Or a link/invite to send someone to join? This looks useful for some family members coming to visit next year.
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Zach Barbadillo
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Originally from Hawaii, currently residing in Saigon with my family. Always interested in making new connections with like minded people.

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