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November 17 2017

Vietnam: Hanoi

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Coming: Fly into Nội Bài International airport if this is your first stop. If not, you probably took the bus in from elsewhere in Vietnam or Laos. Many times you’ll arrive extremely early in the morning from the night bus (4am) and hostels will charge you for a bed if you want one upon arrival.  Once […]

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November 16 2017

Vietnam: Sa Pa

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Sa Pa  Coming: Take a bus from Hanoi- your accommodation can help you arrange a bus. The ride takes around 6 hours and will drop you off in the center of town. Once here, everywhere in the town is walkable.  I took Sa Pa Express and was happy with them.  Sleeping:  Green Valley Hotel – Everything […]

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November 15 2017

Vietnam: Cát Bà Island

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Coming: First you’ll take a bus to Nihn Bihn.  The night bus from Phong Nha will get you to the station at around 4 am with the connecting bus at 7ism am. You’ll then take the bus a few hours to the ferry, ride the ferry to the island, and get on another bus to […]

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November 14 2017

Vietnam: Phong Nha-Kẻ Bàng

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Coming: Take a bus in.   Sleeping: Thien Phu Hostel – Nothing special but it was clean and quiet. Located right across the street from Easy Tiger – the most popular backpacker hostel and bar in the area- it was nice to stay in a quiet place and head across the street to hang out.  Overall: 7/10    […]

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November 13 2017

Vietnam: Huế

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Coming: Fly in from Saigon or Hanoi, take the bus from Hoi An if you’re coming from the south or down from Da Nang, Phong Nha or Hanoi if you’re coming from the north. If you’re coming from the south there is also the option to take a motorcycle tour from Hoi An. Many people […]

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November 12 2017

Vietnam: Hội An

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Coming: Take a bus or a plane in. Once you’re here, travel by bicycle or on foot. Sleeping: Cloudy Homestay and Hostel– A nice little place. The rooms were decent, breakfast good and a nice vibe. Most of the accommodation is located around the same area- about 20-25 minute walk from the main part of town but […]

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November 11 2017

Vietnam: Da Lat

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Da Lat Coming: If coming from Saigon you’ve probably taken a night bus and will arrive around 5 am. Walk to Cozy Nook and ring the bell. You can hang out in the reception and nap a few hours until breakfast. Once you’re here it’s easy to get around on foot.   Sleeping: Cozy Nook Hostel – YOU […]

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November 10 2017

Vietnam: Phu Quoc

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Coming: Fly here from Saigon or take a ferry from Cambodia. Once you’re here, take a motorbike around or walk.  Sleeping: Mia Homestay – The owners were so nice and really helpful. It was located a short walk from a quiet beach as well as some good restaurants and the rooms were clean and the vibe […]

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November 9 2017

Vietnam: Ho Chi Minh City

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AKA Saigon  Coming: Flying- Tan Son Nhat International Airport is the largest airport in Vietnam.  From there you can take a cab into District 1. Bussing- It’s an easy border crossing from Cambodia and a short 6 hour ride. I recommend going through a travel agency for arranging your bus and Vietnam visa as it […]

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November 8 2017

Vietnam- Overview

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So you’ve got a date with Vietnam, now what? My date: Saigon > Phu Quoc Island  > Da Lat > Hoi An  > Hue > Phong Nha > Cat Ba Island > Hanoi > Sa Pa > Hanoi  How long? 34 days- definitely could’ve spent longer  First Impressions: If you could only do one thing in Vietnam….. Trekking in Sa Pa Will […]

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June 28 2016

Get to know Vietnam

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PersonalDeets Name: Socialist Republic of Vietnam (Cộng hòa xã hội chủ nghĩa Việt Nam) Nickname: Vietnam (Việt Nam) Hometown: Hanoi Birthday:  April 30 I speak: Vietnamese Relationship Status: Socialist One Party State (Which is a polite way of saying communist) Number of fb friends: 96,160,163 (July 2017 est.) Ethnicity: Kinh (Viet) 85.7%, Tay 1.9%, Thai 1.8%, […]

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