daplight Loc: Kansas

1stCAV-An Khe/Pleiku '65-66…transitioned from 11th Air Assault to 1st CAV at Fort Benning. Vietnamese are beautiful and intelligent people, many health care professionals here in the states. Sad to say, we (US) deserted, and left many high and dry, (those who helped the US) at the end of the war. Everything in life is about survival.

jaduff Loc: Northern NJ

Two tours myself. 67-70. Saigon mostly, but got out to Bien Hoa and up to Phu Bai.

Army Security Agency giving daily intelligence briefings to brass. BTW first guy killed in combat was ASA. #3 on the wall at Vietnam Memorial in DC. James Davis. Place I lived on Tan Son Nhut was named for him.

willdenise Loc: Tennessee

What about the mines that were planted over there during the Vietnam war 1960-1975

TriX Loc: Raleigh, NC

Color is extremely good to be 50 years old! All my VN images were B&W (Tri-X 😸)

thegrover Loc: Yorba Linda, CA

Yes many do including me.

chasgroh Loc: Buena Park, CA

Hi brother!...me, scout pilot with B Troop, 7/1 Cav pretty much the year of '71...I'm kind've getting an itch to see the delta again and maybe Quang Tri/Khe San. Hope it (the itch) goes away! LOL...

Christm Loc: Howell, Michigan

Going in March as well. Ho Chi Men City and then on to Thailand.

Ricker Loc: Salt Lake City, Utah

I've been in Vietnam twice in the past three years. I never got sick, have Cipro with me just in case, and have never had a problem with theft (I was carrying a full frame Nikon with a big lens) and I met many great, polite and interesting folks everywhere I visited. Zero problems. Saigon was a big surprise to me: Very modern and full of great people and good hotels. Some hotels are expensive and grand but others are much less expensive and more than simply adequate. The food is terrific and it's a photographer's paradise. I found people who were thrilled to have their photo taken. I almost always show the photo to the folks whom I've photographed. They invariably smile or laugh. Have a great time in THEIR country...remember, a smile goes a mile. Ricker

lburriss

We were in Vietnam this past January and had a great time.

* No problems with street photography.

* Ditto other comments about crossing the street. We were told signs and lights are considered “advisory” only. Try to cross with a local who will know the rules. Otherwise, step off the curb and cross the street at a normal pace. Drivers will know how to avoid you if you don’t stop, don’t hesitate and don’t step backwards. Dozens of times I thought, “I am going to die right here,” but didn’t have any problems.

* Walking on a sidewalk in a city is nearly impossible. They are used for parking scooters and cars, and for people eating meals.

* Be prepared for a different version of the Vietnam War, which upset a couple of the veterans in our group. We visited the Cu Chi/Chu Chu tunnels and the remains of the Hanoi Hilton, and their story of the war is 180 degrees from the American version. The film about the 12-year-old girl who shot down an American bomber with her rifle was particularly interesting. I was also able to get a visit inside the former American embassy (you’ve probably seen the picture of the embassy with the evacuation helicopter on the roof). Also visited the hotels and bars (the Caravelle, the Rex Hotel Saigon and the Continental) that housed the media and the daily press briefings.

* The exchange rate is insane. I exchanged $300 for 5-million Dong. So, for example, be prepared to spend 600,000 Vietnamese Dong for a routine dinner. Also be careful with cash: they use periods where we use commas, which means a bill marked 100.000 is 100-thousand.

* We got our visas from the embassy before we left the U.S.

Have a good trip!

thegrover Loc: Yorba Linda, CA

Photo's in Vietnam. The last taken of me with kids. So much fun. Just walked into a back street and photographed these kids playing. They loved it.
When in HCM City please visit the War Remnants Museum. Visit every floor and exhibit with and open mind and an open heart. It will not be easy, but it is worth it.

Steve Grove Vietnam Veteran.

SteveTog Loc: Philly

Gentlemen (Sarge/Trix, Wingpilot),

Thank you for your service in that brutal war.

Good shooting.
- Steve

ELNikkor

1,000 Dong is actually less than a US nickel...

Christm Loc: Howell, Michigan

It's like 33,000 dong to $1.00 US.

jainnh

Go and enjoy your trip. I suggest you get a good camera strap, the street people have quick little hands and can almost get anything they get their hands on. But besides the strap, shoot to your hearts content. Most of the people will let you shoot, and others may ask for a little tip, about 1000/2000 DN Vn. I married a Vietnamese, and go every year. I walk the streets and shoot everything. if you need any more information, contact me here on the forum and I will set up a phone call if you like. But enjoy and have a great trip. I first was in Vn in 1969, with the USMC up in I corp. got to see a lot, but very hard to shoot photos while you are shooting a M-16. But these days a lot to see and shoot.

BebuLamar

It's about 22,000. The Dong has hold its value well in recent years.