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by Rupert Currie With two weeks between jobs, I wanted a quick, budget-friendly holiday. I'd done plenty of travelling with my family, but this time I wanted somewhere close to Australia that was easy to backpack around.  My parents had visited Vietnam in 1996 and loved it, so I thought I'd give it a go. I booked a flight into Hanoi and a flight home from Ho Chi Minh City, giving myself two weeks to work my way south.  A FEW THINGS TO KNOW BEFORE YOU GO   Getting there   Vietnam is easy to get to from Australia, with direct and connecting flights available through several airlines. Australian passport holders need a visa and at least six months' validity on their passport. You can apply for an e-visa online before leaving.  Money, transport and staying connected   Vietnam is affordable, particularly when it comes to food, accommodation and getting around. A few things worth organising before you leave:  Grab – Vietnam's version of Uber. Download the ...