What should I pack when moving to Vietnam?

We asked people living in Vietnam to list three things they wish they had brought and three they wish they had left behind. They responded...

"Everything can be bought here so there is no need to take anything with you; unless quality clothes and shoes. I arrived 10 years ago with 1 suitcase of clothes and 5 kg chocolate," wrote a member who made the move to Phan Thiet, Vietnam.

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"I wish I had brought quality bed sheets and pillows, good hiking shoes and good lamps. I wish I had left my bicycle, most of my books, CD's and dishes," explained one expat living in Hanoi, Vietnam.

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What should I pack when moving to Vietnam?

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Joshua Wood is one of the Founders of Digital Nomad Exchange and serves as Co-President of Expat Exchange. Prior to Expat Exchange and Digital Nomad Exchange, Joshua worked for NBC Cable (MSNBC and CNBC Primetime). Joshua has a BA from Syracuse and a Master's in Clinical and Counseling Psychology from Fairleigh Dickinson University. Mr. Wood is also a licensed counselor and psychotherapist.

Some of Joshua's articles include Pros and Cons of Living in Portugal, 10 Best Places to Live in Ireland and Pros and Cons of Living in Uruguay. Connect with Joshua on LinkedIn.