Motorbike drivers predict your movement and will weave around you. If you stop suddenly, it throws them off!
🌾 1. Vietnam is the third largest rice exporter at present
The Mekong Delta is known as the “rice bowl” of Vietnam, and it’s also where you’ll find floating markets and peaceful canals.
🛵 2. There are more motorbikes than people in some cities!
In places like Ho Chi Minh City, there are an estimated 9 million motorbikes—and only 8 million people!
🚦 3. Please cross the street confidently.
In busy cities, the traffic never stops. Locals just walk slowly and confidently—motorbikes will weave around you!
If the motorbike is about 3-5 meters away, and the traffic is heavy but moving at a normal or slow speed:
Keep walking at a steady, confident pace. Don’t stop or run!
Why?
Motorbike drivers predict your movement and will weave around you. If you stop suddenly, it throws them off!
🧖 4. You can get a haircut, massage, and ear-cleaning—all in one!
Barbershops in Vietnam often offer “combo” services, including scalp massages and ear picks. It’s a full experience!
🧴 5. There’s a herbal oil called “dầu gió” that Vietnamese people use for everything.
Headache? Dầu gió. Mosquito bite? Dầu gió. Flu? Dầu gió. Bruise? Dầu Gió. Stomach pain? Dầu gió. Stinky toilet?Yep—dầu gió again. It’s like Vietnam’s magic potion.
What is the difference between dầu gió and dầu tràm?