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Pho Vietnam[Code: 127]
It is unlikely that Nguyen Tat Thanh had tasted pho before he left Vietnam because that national dish had not been widely known at the time. And even if he had heard of it, Thanh, who was utterly poor most of his life, would not have been able to afford it.
Pho: A new Vietnamese specialty
Unlike the banh day and banh chung , dating back to the legendary origin of...
Vietnam Currency[Code: 16]
The dong (D) is the official currency in Vietnam. Bank notes currently
in circulation are in denominations of 20d, 30d, 50d, 100d, 200d,
1,000d, 2,000d, 5,000d and 10,000d. Notes under 200d have little value
and are rarely used. The U.S. dollar is more or less a second currency
in Vietnam. Other foreign currencies are not readily accepted.. The dong (D) is the official currency in Vietnam. Bank notes currently
in circulation are in denominations of 20d, 30d, 50d, 100d, 200d,
1,000d, 2,000d, 5,000d and 10,000d. Notes under 200d have little value
and are rarely used. The U.S. dollar is more or less a second currency
in Vietnam. Other foreign currencies are not readily accepted.
A large supply of US$1, US$5 and US$10 are almost essential for
tipping, for small expenses and for hotel bills. U.S. money is so
common...
Getting There & Away[Code: 15]
Ho Chi Minh City's (Saigon) Tan Son Nhat Airport is Vietnam's busiest
international air hub, followed by Hanoi's Noi Bai Airpot. A few
international flights also serve Danang. Bangkok has emerged as the
principle embarkation point for Vietnam but it's still possible to get
direct flights from a number of major Asian cities and a few Australian
cities. Buying tickets in Vietnam is expensive. Departure tax is US$10,
which can be paid in dong or US dollars.. Ho Chi Minh City's (Saigon) Tan Son Nhat Airport is Vietnam's busiest
international air hub, followed by Hanoi's Noi Bai Airpot. A few
international flights also serve Danang. Bangkok has emerged as the
principle embarkation point for Vietnam but it's still possible to get
direct flights from a number of major Asian cities and a few Australian
cities. Buying tickets in Vietnam is expensive. Departure tax is US$10,
which can be paid in dong or US dollars.
There are currently...
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