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Moving to Hanoi can be a major physical and psychological adjustment. Upon arriving you may experience minor health issues such as colds, fatigue, insomnia and stomach problems. During the initial transition period it’s especially important to give yourself rest and drink plenty of liquids. Although the health and insurance industry is probably organized differently than in your home country, excellent facilities and doctors are available to handle all your and your family’s needs.

Top Tips

01Though there are many shopping options in Hanoi, you may find that the style or size you need is unavailable. Large western sizes can be very elusive!
02Learning Vietnamese offers an important window onto Hanoi society and culture & helps at all levels of social interaction and day-to-day convenien
03GET OUT OF TOWN! just a weekend away can work restorative miracles. Don’t wait till you feel run down—plan excursions in advance and keep
04Mail delivery from overseas is not always reliable, so try to think in advance of any books, CDs, or software you may need in Vietnam.
05Set up online banking before you leave, and be sure to notify your bank you’ll be using your ATM card in Vietnam—otherwise they may think

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Interesting fact

Hanoi is the capital of Vietnam and has remained so since the 7th century though French and Japanese occupations.
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