Vietnam

I was just wondering, I have heard quite a few stories about these...

What are your experiences?

2007-02-19 13:49:25 · 7 answers · asked by Jasmina 4 in Other - Vietnam

We are planning a holiday to Vietnam in August this year. We are mid age, but enjoy doing our own thing. This is the itineary we have come with, talking to travel agents, reading guide books etc.
Has anybody been or know any hotels / stayed at them or make any suggestions on somthing we should not miss.. add-on to itin or change. Also looking for value for money .. any booking agents reccomendations.

Arrivie Saigon -5 nights at Grand Hotel Saigon
Cu Chi Tunnels Tour
Transfer to Saigon Airport
Domestic flight from Saigon to Nha Trang with Vietnam Airlines
Transfer to Nha Trang Accommodation
3 nights accommodation at Ana Mandara Hotel Nha Trang
Trsf to Nha Trang Airport
Domestic flight from Nha Trang to Hanoi - Vietnam Airlines
Trsf from Hanoi Airport to Hanoi
2 nights accommodation at Hilton Opera Hotel Hanoi
Trsf from Hanoi to Halong Bay
3Days/2nights Dragon Pearl Cruise Halong Bay
Then 1 more night at Hanoi Hilton b4 flight to Saigon to connect to Intl flt.

2007-02-19 12:55:15 · 7 answers · asked by Anonymous in Other - Vietnam

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2007-02-19 01:19:16 · 9 answers · asked by shinichi_vs_ran 2 in Other - Vietnam

We are planning a holiday to Vietnam in August this year. We are mid age, but enjoy doing our own thing. This is the itineary we have come with, talking to travel agents, reading guide books etc.
Has anybody been or know any hotels / stayed at them or make any suggestions on somthing we should not miss.. add-on to itin or change. Also looking for value for money .. any booking agents reccomendations.

Arrivie Saigon -5 nights at Grand Hotel Saigon
Cu Chi Tunnels Tour
Transfer to Saigon Airport
Domestic flight from Saigon to Nha Trang with Vietnam Airlines
Transfer to Nha Trang Accommodation
3 nights accommodation at Ana Mandara Hotel Nha Trang
Trsf to Nha Trang Airport
Domestic flight from Nha Trang to Hanoi - Vietnam Airlines
Trsf from Hanoi Airport to Hanoi
2 nights accommodation at Hilton Opera Hotel Hanoi
Trsf from Hanoi to Halong Bay
3Days/2nights Dragon Pearl Cruise Halong Bay
Then 1 more night at Hanoi Hilton b4 flight to Saigon to connect to Intl flt.

2007-02-18 21:16:47 · 6 answers · asked by Anonymous in Other - Vietnam

still planning our Vietnam/cambodian trip.Thanks for all your helpful answers.Now thinking of doing a TNK Mekong delta tour from HCMC to Phu Quoc. Instead of flying back to HCMC with the tour group am considering somehow getting to Kampot in cambodia if possible, then to Phnom Penh and onto Angkor Wat. Any information gladly accepted. Also any info on where to obtain a Cambodian visa along intended route?

2007-02-18 20:45:54 · 3 answers · asked by ado 1 in Other - Vietnam

Actually, of the 266 geographical entities in the world, Vietnam ranks 72nd in size, being larger than Poland , Italy, and the Philippines (75th, 76th and 77th respectively) and way larger than the entire United Kingdom (The UK includes England, Scotland and Northern Ireland and ranks 84th). Source: http://www.nationmaster.com/graph-T/geo_are_tot

In population, Vietnam ranks 13th out of 267, larger than Germany (14th), France (21st), the UK (22nd), and Italy (23rd). With 83.5 million people, Vietnam is not only larger than the Republic of Korea (24th at 48.6 million) and North Korea (ranks 27th at 22.9 million) but also ahead of both of them combined (at 71.5 million, a unified Korea will still be well below Vietnam). Source: http://www.nationmaster.com/graph-T/peo_pop

Then why is Vietnam often referred to as a small country even by people of Vietnamese origin inside and outside of Vietnam? A misunderstanding? Ignorance of facts? Prejudice? Always comparing to China or the US?

2007-02-18 10:17:50 · 6 answers · asked by Anonymous in Other - Vietnam

Thanks guys for info on Dalat, have now changed my mind and considering Mui Ne.Any one been there? Sights to see? Places to stay with air con and pool?

2007-02-17 12:53:22 · 4 answers · asked by ado 1 in Other - Vietnam

Help!!! I'm bringing fruits.. any suggestions on what else? What's appropriate to give the kids in the chinese envelope? For a 10 yr old and 23 yr old... do i give the parents money too?? Help?

2007-02-17 07:12:36 · 8 answers · asked by Sara 2 in Other - Vietnam

Want to know if they teach most of the Science subjects in English in Universities in Vietnam. Also do they teach all the subjects in Schools in English?

2007-02-17 04:16:48 · 6 answers · asked by Chintu 2 in Other - Vietnam

My husband and I are travelling to Vietnam in July 2007 . Dalat is on our agenda. How long does the bus take, and where would the best place be to book from. We will be leaving from HCMC.

2007-02-16 22:25:20 · 5 answers · asked by ado 1 in Other - Vietnam

Does anyone know what Hanoi (Haiphong) is like and have you got any tips?

Also Hue (Danang) and Nha Trang ...........I have been to Saigon (Ho Chi Min City) so I know roughly what to expect but I just wanted advice on what not to miss etc

2007-02-16 06:55:19 · 7 answers · asked by xXx Orange Breezer xXx 5 in Other - Vietnam

I'm travelling to Singapore in October, however am only staying for 2 days and was just wondering if I need to apply for a visa before I leave or can I just get one at the airport? Thanks

2007-02-16 03:58:46 · 2 answers · asked by josietheninja 2 in Other - Vietnam

I am doing a tour of Bangkok, Cambodia and Vietnam in September and I was just wondering can I get a tourist visa for Vietnam at the border, or do I have to apply before I leave? I'll only be staying for about 5 days, and I hold a New Zealand passport.

Cheers

2007-02-16 03:57:54 · 7 answers · asked by josietheninja 2 in Other - Vietnam

2007-02-15 23:05:04 · 6 answers · asked by hunter_89nd 1 in Other - Vietnam

kk...hey pplz =] well, this is typically to all the viet people lol since chinese new year is coming up and i have no idea what so ever to say to the elderz >.< beside that title....hopefully you guyz can help me out =]

2007-02-15 14:35:34 · 9 answers · asked by monkeyaddicts 1 in Other - Vietnam

Most of us haven't been there, and our minds are filled with the ugly 40-year-old images of a ravaged country at war. What does the ratio of Communism-to-market economy of the country seem like? Is it primarily a tourist economy? And lastly, does any of war years still exist in the thinking and day-to-day life of the country?

2007-02-15 13:57:43 · 11 answers · asked by Who Knew? 2 in Other - Vietnam

2007-02-15 13:26:54 · 6 answers · asked by mithu 1 in Other - Vietnam

2007-02-14 06:57:12 · 7 answers · asked by Anonymous in Other - Vietnam

Even all restaurants, I will be staved to death. Should I stock up food and beer?

2007-02-13 20:33:00 · 5 answers · asked by ken c 1 in Other - Vietnam

2007-02-13 20:07:17 · 12 answers · asked by Anonymous in Other - Vietnam

leaving on the 20/02/07 returning on the 04/05/07. leaving from london heathrow

2007-02-13 09:56:37 · 7 answers · asked by kevhookway 2 in Other - Vietnam

2007-02-12 11:06:59 · 13 answers · asked by thienkhang 1 in Other - Vietnam

Does anyone know if there is a train that travels from Guilin, China to Hanoi, Vietnam? I have been researching a trip to this part of the world and I've found one tour company and one website that mentions it, but have been told my another company no such train exists. Does anyone know for sure? Better yet, has anyone actually ridden this train?

2007-02-12 00:09:12 · 3 answers · asked by JacqT 1 in Other - Vietnam

2007-02-11 15:02:09 · 7 answers · asked by Anonymous in Other - Vietnam

Also, any information on the tourist steam train up to the Chinese border would be appreciated.

2007-02-11 09:18:20 · 6 answers · asked by lesroys 6 in Other - Vietnam

any websites ??

2007-02-11 08:11:29 · 9 answers · asked by Anonymous in Other - Vietnam

...my back goes out about once a year,and it has again...,In Hawaii, I took Vicodin,or Tylonal 4 ,Is there anything comparable available w/out prescription in Vietnam ? ,...Thanks

2007-02-10 20:24:27 · 8 answers · asked by tallcoolwon3 2 in Other - Vietnam

i was told you are the go to guy for this question.
i would like to do some volunteer work in ben tre province or my tho city on my next visit.
specifically, i am looking for plans, written in vietnamese, for a solar distillation unit. nothing large, just able to provide about 10 or 20 liters a day so that our neighbors and family can have better drinking water.
other than that, i am a carpenter, my wife lives in ben tre, and i have a little free time on my hands when i visit.
any ideas?

2007-02-10 03:18:25 · 3 answers · asked by rick m 6 in Other - Vietnam

"he sits and thinks of a time when the difficult lives of the poor and handicaped will be as peacefull as a jungle stream"
please translate into proper vietnamese

2007-02-09 19:07:42 · 9 answers · asked by ong jon 6 in Other - Vietnam

I'm planning to go to Vietnam this summer, I want to know "must go" places and "must eat" food. Any advice or suggestions? I appreciate it a lot.

2007-02-09 12:30:28 · 14 answers · asked by Anonymous in Other - Vietnam