Wondering what Vietnam is known for? From fragrant noodle soups and iced coffee, to conical hats and floating markets, Vietnam is famous for lots of things. This country is one of the most visited destinations in southeast Asia, and for good reason. Vietnamese cuisine is both healthy and tasty, packed with fragrant herbs, vitamins and …
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Vietnam and Thailand are two of the most visited destinations in Southeast Asia, and for good reason. Both have delicious food, ancient temples, tropical islands and beautiful scenery. However they each have their own historical influences that make them unique in their own way. So which one is better to visit? In this guide I’ll …
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I wasn’t a fan of Hanoi in Vietnam. It was cold, wet and the pavements were so narrow that I was walking in the road amongst a sea of bikes. So I was thankful that I had a gorgeous room at La Belle Vie hotel to go back to. I booked the accommodation through Wimdu, …
My friend Ritchie and I spent just over a week in Vietnam, starting in Ho Chi Minh City, working our way up the coast via Nha Trang, Hoi An and finally Hanoi, before taking a nightmare bus journey to Luang Prabang in Laos. You can travel Vietnam by train (see Man in Seat 61 for …
Vietnam is both easy and difficult to travel around. It’s easy in that it’s long and thin, so you can start in the North or the South and then just work your way along the coast. You’ll also find there’s a well-trodden backpacker route, with several ways to get around, including trains, sleeper buses and …
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Ho Chi Minh City is chaotic and I have never seen so many motorbikes in my life. But staying in the Windsor Plaza hotel gave me the peace and relaxation I needed before beginning my jam-packed itinerary around South East Asia. After a 17 hour journey from London to Kuala Lumpur, followed by a 6-hour …
Thought Wimdu just did apartments? Think again. You can also sleep on a junk boat in Vietnam too! When I was booking accommodation in Hanoi through Wimdu, I also saw a few Halong Bay Cruises listed. Cruising Halong Bay is one of those things you have to do if you’re in Northern Vietnam, and lots …
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After taking several night buses up the coast of Vietnam, I knew that the times stated meant nothing. When your Vietnamese travel agent says it takes 10 hours, you can add on another 5. So when I booked the bus from Hanoi to Luang Prabang and the man told me 24 hours, I knew it …
