A Very Quick Guide to Vietnam
This very quick guide is a condensed introduction to Vietnam. We have listed basic information and quick tips to help you understand the costs and practicalities of travelling the country. Visa The...
View ArticleBuying a Suit in Hoi An – Vietnam
Note: Nobody can really seem to agree if buying a suit in Hoi An is a good idea or not. The subject divides opinion so I will just tell you my experience. Faced with the best and worst dressed...
View ArticleHow to Get Around Vietnam’s Facebook Ban
Facebook is banned by many ISP’s in Vietnam. I spoke to many recently arrived backpackers acting like addicts going cold turkey as they had not yet found a way around the “Unofficial Ban”. Lucky for...
View ArticleCruising in Halong Bay, Vietnam
While attempting to write this post about our cruise in Halong Bay I have struggled somewhat, as the writer in me wants to be able to express the beauty of this strange and ethereal landscape in words....
View ArticlePlastic Tables and 25 Cent Beer – A Uniquely Vietnamese Drinking Experience
Going out for a beer in Hanoi or Saigon is an experience unlike no other. First, you have to gather your nerves and walk confidently through the never ending heavy stream of motorbikes flowing through...
View ArticleHow to Survive Crossing the Street in Vietnam
You can tell me about your bungee jumping or white water rafting experiences all day long, but nothing gets your heart pumping and your adrenaline rushing like trying to cross a busy street in Vietnam...
View ArticleYummy Vietnamese Street Food You Should Eat on Your Travels
There’s no better way to get a real taste of Asia, Vietnam in particular, than by hitting the streets for some of the country’s best foods. Whether you’re in the country for the weekend, an entire...
View ArticleA Complete Guide to Visas in Southeast Asia
One of the most stressful things for many people when planning a big trip is working out which countries require a visa, which don’t, how much they cost, where to apply, when to apply and a million...
View ArticleThe Five Best Day Trips from Hanoi
Bustling and colourful Hanoi is a lot of fun. However, during your stay you might want a change of pace. If you feel like venturing beyond the city and exploring somewhere different, there is a lot of...
View ArticleI Had a Wonderful Time in Vietnam… for $13 Per Day
It’s hard to spend much money in Vietnam – by ‘normal’ standards at least. But when you’re backpacking, it’s amazing how quickly $1.30 suddenly becomes too expensive for a big meal and you find...
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