Uploaded February 2020 | Updated September 2026, 4 days ago
UPDATE: VIETNAM IS EFFECTIVELY CLOSED TO INTERNATIONAL TOURISTS UNTIL FURTHER NOTICE
I've headed back to Saigon to find a city that's responding well to the coronavirus. And while the world is looking at the spread of the virus, Vietnam this week announced all 16 of its declared cases to be recovered. Our time in Saigon was superb - the city quieter with less traffic, fewer tourists, less pollution and a welcome as warm as ever. In this unreliable travel guide to the coronavirus Covid19, we look at some of the issues you may want to consider as you plan your travels. Please note that the situation is changing and you should also check in on the most up to date information available.
UPDATE: VIETNAM IS EFFECTIVELY CLOSED TO INTERNATIONAL TOURISTS UNTIL FURTHER NOTICE
I've headed back to Saigon to find a city that's responding well to the coronavirus. And while the world is looking at the spread of the virus, Vietnam this week announced all 16 of its declared cases to be recovered. Our time in Saigon was superb - the city quieter with less traffic, fewer tourists, less pollution and a welcome as warm as ever. In this unreliable travel guide to the coronavirus Covid19, we look at some of the issues you may want to consider as you plan your travels. Please note that the situation is changing and you should also check in on the most up to date information available.
