The Vietnam Guidebook, in its third edition, is a necessary resource for the first-time traveler to Vietnam. The author, Barbara Cohen, served as a psychiatrist during the Vietnam War and now lives in Hanoi. In this insightful guidebook, she provides information regarding visa and entry requirements, health precautions, tips on traveling and accommodations, the historical background of Vietnam, as well as the culture, climate, government, economy and language of the Vietnamese people. If you plan a trip to Vietnam, this practical book is an excellent investment.