Prepare your trip

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1. Get a passport. To get a passport, you need a minimum of 2 passport-size photos, a birth certificate and 1 other form of identification (preferably that proves your citizenship in your country of origin). If you have a passport, be sure it has at least 6 months left before it expires. Some countries will not issue a visa more with more than 6 months remaining before the expiration date.
2. Check the visa requirements for your destination. Countries participating in the Visa Waiver Program do not require citizens of reciprocating countries to pre-arrange a visa, but other countries may require a visa to be in your passport before you arrive.
Follow this link to understand about VISA EXEMPTION for foreign tourists to Vietnam http://www.vietnamtourism.com/en/index.php/useful/items/2282
3. Research the local atmosphere, customs and manners. Find an English language newspaper online for the country you are traveling to, then start reading about current events a month or so in advance. Familiarize yourself with sensitive issues.
4. Book a tour / Get consultancy from local travel agency. Make a great save of time when booking a tour in advance through local tour operators. This puts everything on position before your arrival to the country without worrying where to stay, what to see and how to get to each destination.
5. Pack wisely. Research the weather, terrain and airline weight regulations before you travel. Overpacking for international travel is a mistake many people make. Lighter is better. Take things you like to wear and plan on wearing several times.
6. Have a good attitude. Keep your mind open when things seem shocking or taboo. Don't complain about what the locals lack or have too much of. Be an observer of the culture, but not a judge.