present to get for family in vietnam?
May 7, 2009 - Posted in Vietnam Vacation
I'm going back to Vietnam for vacation. I have alot of family members over there and i wonder what is good for a present. I heard they like spam alot. and tooothpast? something cheap that is light weight… any adivice
Bring chocolates for the children, things like M&M's Hershey Bars, etc.They are very hard to find over here and everybody loves chocolate.
I ALWAYS bring rechargeable AA batteries along with a charger. You can buy a pack of 4 w/charger for about $12. They are very handy to have around the house since power outages are fairly frequent.
I would't bother with Spam, I have never seen it in anybody's house. You may be thinking of Hawaii. They LOVE Spam.
Toothpaste and those kinds of things are actually much cheaper to buy here than in the states.
I also bring good American whiskey when I visit. A bottle of Jack Daniels makes my relatives very happy. You are allowed to bring 2 liters of alcohol into the country but I usually bring more and have never declared it or had a problem.
One last tip, you are allowed 2 suitcases each weighing 50 pounds as well as a carry-on. I always put the heaviest items in the carry-on since they don't weigh it. Also, a little money over here buys a LOT of clothes. Don't over pack.
Enjoy your trip!
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4 Responses to “present to get for family in vietnam?”
American candy perhaps? I went to Africa and brought Starbursts. The children went CRAZY. Little things that we have that they don't. When you go to a foreign country, what are some things that you'd bring home to share with people?
Toothpaste would be good. Along with a toothbrush of course. What are other things they need? Blankets? Toys? Shoes? Clothes? Fleece blankets are the best, we also brought those to Africa. Books perhaps? Crayons and coloring books depending on the ages.
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By Stacie C on May 7, 2009
Cosmetic, toothpast, soap, chocolate (Snickers, m&m, …) chewing-gum, jeans, ect
For the kids, you can buy toys, crayons, pens, pencils, erasers (I used to love those things when I was a little kid in Vietnam ^_^ )
I went back to Vietnam 2 years ago and brought them lotion and body spray from Victoria's Secret, and they loved that.
Lotion and body spray from Victoria's Secret are not expensive, but they're kind of heavy. ^_^
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By ka ka on May 7, 2009
Some candies and Flossmates will be like diagnosis and cure together.
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By carrybai87 on May 7, 2009
Bring chocolates for the children, things like M&M's Hershey Bars, etc.They are very hard to find over here and everybody loves chocolate.
I ALWAYS bring rechargeable AA batteries along with a charger. You can buy a pack of 4 w/charger for about $12. They are very handy to have around the house since power outages are fairly frequent.
I would't bother with Spam, I have never seen it in anybody's house. You may be thinking of Hawaii. They LOVE Spam.
Toothpaste and those kinds of things are actually much cheaper to buy here than in the states.
I also bring good American whiskey when I visit. A bottle of Jack Daniels makes my relatives very happy. You are allowed to bring 2 liters of alcohol into the country but I usually bring more and have never declared it or had a problem.
One last tip, you are allowed 2 suitcases each weighing 50 pounds as well as a carry-on. I always put the heaviest items in the carry-on since they don't weigh it. Also, a little money over here buys a LOT of clothes. Don't over pack.
Enjoy your trip!
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I live here part time.
By rick m on May 7, 2009