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Vietnam Night Markets: A 6-Year Expat’s Guide to Eating Well and Paying Fast
By Marco — living and working remotely in Ho Chi Minh City for the past six years
Aug 25, 2026 · 10 min readSkip to content
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Money tips
How to Avoid ATM Fees in Vietnam
Nothing kills a travel budget faster than watching your ATM screen add on a fee you didn't see coming.
Jul 18, 2026 · 5 min readPayments 101
Why your card keeps getting declined in Vietnam - and what actually works instead
By Marco — living and working remotely in Ho Chi Minh City for the past six years
Jul 18, 2026 · 5 min readPayments 101
How to Pay in Vietnam Without a Local Bank Account
Vietnam runs on QR code payments now. A Vietnamese bank account isn't needed to join in — here's the simplest way to pay like everyone else in that line.
Jul 15, 2026 · 5 min readTravel tips
Vietnam Packing List 2026: A 6-Year Expat's Guide to Not Getting It Wrong
By Marco — living between Hanoi and Ho Chi Minh City for the past six years
Jul 9, 2026 · 7 min readGot a travel story worth sharing?
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