• Testimonial from Elizabeth
• Couple travel
• 15 days in Vietnam
• Guide: Hoa

What made you want to go to Vietnam?

We had already taken a trip a few years earlier to Thailand and we loved the culture and hospitality we found there. We therefore wanted to repeat that experience, but this time in another Southeast Asian country.

So traveling to Vietnam was the most suitable choice for our desires.

How did you prepare your trip to Vietnam with Hoa?

We went to Vietnam in October 2017, stayed there for about fifteen days and decided to add a short five?day extension to Cambodia. On our previous trips we had already traveled with guides; those trips were very enjoyable because we could learn a lot more about the culture thanks to the guides' knowledge. Also, the connection with locals was undeniable because the guides also acted as translators. Hiring a guide therefore guarantees an authentic experience of the country.

Hoa is a very available guide who adapted extremely well to my requests and wishes. I greatly appreciated the service provided by Hoa.

So for our Vietnam trip we also decided to take a guide. Like many people we went to forums. But I must admit that those searches were quite tedious. Then we discovered SoGuide, and the process became much simpler. We got in direct contact with guides.

Hoa was the most responsive from the start, she replied immediately to my request, and then we communicated via WhatsApp. We created our trip together over the phone. Hoa is a very available guide who adapted extremely well to my requests and wishes. I greatly appreciated the service provided by Hoa.

What was your itinerary?

We visited the whole of Vietnam from north to south. In the north we visited Hanoi and Sapa. In the centre we explored Hue, and in the south we visited the city of Saigon. We truly enjoyed our trip with Hoa. She was very available and helpful, she has excellent knowledge of the different regions of Vietnam and speaks excellent French. During our stay we lodged both in hotels and with host families. The latter were arranged by Hoa. Staying with a host family lets you discover everyday Vietnamese life, taste the dishes that Vietnamese people eat daily. It was a very pleasant moment.

What impressed you the most during your stay in Vietnam?

The hospitality of the Vietnamese people; everyone we met was very friendly and smiling. For example, as soon as I arrived Hoa took me in her arms as if we had known each other for a long time to welcome me. Then, as promised, she took us to her home for dinner. It was a gesture that touched us deeply.

What are your tips for properly preparing a trip to Vietnam?

I think that thoroughly researching the customs and habits of the country is essential, especially for Asian countries that have many cultural aspects different from ours.

Would you recommend SoGuide?

Yes, of course. I now swear by it. Using SoGuide is much simpler than rummaging through forums to find a guide.

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