Vietnam

[icemelon]

er.. the closeset land border to Cambodia is 2 hours drive from HCM (Moc Bai border) and then another 5hours approximate to phnom penh if my memory serves me correctly..

Thanks for the reply!

 

[saigonblack]

Mr Tech,

Just checking with you, Im thinking of backpacking from North to South VN, 1 week or 2 weeks trip depending on my schedule sometime during Tet next year.

Possible to cove at least Hanoi (inc Halong Bay) downwards to Danang or so in a week? Also, able to help book accomodations aye? Any ideas to where and wehat I can cover in 1 to 2 weeks tops?

Thanks

 

[Techadd]

Mr Tech,

Just checking with you, Im thinking of backpacking from North to South VN, 1 week or 2 weeks trip depending on my schedule sometime during Tet next year.

Possible to cove at least Hanoi (inc Halong Bay) downwards to Danang or so in a week? Also, able to help book accommodations aye? Any ideas to where and wehat I can cover in 1 to 2 weeks tops?

Thanks

Yup, possible to cover North - Central, but it would be a very rush with you spending a day in Danang/Hue/Hoi An, with 2days in Hanoi, and 2 days in Halong. (Note:calculations is based on travel time as well)

Tet period is a good period of travel as there will be lesser traffics on the road due to the exodus of city folks going back to their hometown, however Tet period is the most expensive period of travel as well where accommodations are scarce and expensive, coupled with local agents charging higher fees for land and tour arrangements (pay extra to workers/staffs for working on Tet).

Tet Period in HCM is nice also where they have the Annual Flower Festival in the City Central..

 

[cyprusblade]

I had a great trip to HCMC, the hotel was great and I love coop mart, this sounds ridiculous but I bought lots of toothbrushes (colgate only S$1 for 2), milk (40 cents for a pack of four) and numerous other snacks. The vinacafe black coffee was really good.

Sorry techadd, itinerary was packed so no time to meet, next time perhaps. My only regret not getting the a & f t-shirts. They wanted S$15 for it but i heard the locals can get it for S$9.

 

[Techadd]

I had a great trip to HCMC, the hotel was great and I love coop mart, this sounds ridiculous but I bought lots of toothbrushes (colgate only S$1 for 2), milk (40 cents for a pack of four) and numerous other snacks. The vinacafe black coffee was really good.

Sorry techadd, itinerary was packed so no time to meet, next time perhaps. My only regret not getting the a & f t-shirts. They wanted S$15 for it but i heard the locals can get it for S$9.

Great to know you had a good time, you should try G7 coffee next time, its even better and wats a a & f t-shirt??

 

[saigonblack]

Yup, possible to cover North - Central, but it would be a very rush with you spending a day in Danang/Hue/Hoi An, with 2days in Hanoi, and 2 days in Halong. (Note:calculations is based on travel time as well)

Tet period is a good period of travel as there will be lesser traffics on the road due to the exodus of city folks going back to their hometown, however Tet period is the most expensive period of travel as well where accommodations are scarce and expensive, coupled with local agents charging higher fees for land and tour arrangements (pay extra to workers/staffs for working on Tet).

Tet Period in HCM is nice also where they have the Annual Flower Festival in the City Central..

Thanks pal. Let me firm things up on my end again with my friends, tentatively I have 3 including me, searching for 1 more guy to come along. Will revert back to U once confirmed for hotel booking.

Yes, aiming to go Tet as quieter hopefully

Great to know you had a good time, you should try G7 coffee next time, its even better and wats a a & f t-shirt??

Ambercrombie and Fitch T shirt.

 

[mulderang]

guys thinking of travel to HCM in sep. Want to know is it as tourist friendly like BKK. Any hotel to recommend?

 

[Techadd]

Thanks pal. Let me firm things up on my end again with my friends, tentatively I have 3 including me, searching for 1 more guy to come along. Will revert back to U once confirmed for hotel booking.

Yes, aiming to go Tet as quieter hopefully



Ambercrombie and Fitch T shirt.

ok yo... and wat in the world is a Ambercrombie and Fitch T shirt?? *i must begetting out of touch*

 

[Techadd]

guys thinking of travel to HCM in sep. Want to know is it as tourist friendly like BKK. Any hotel to recommend?

recommend you Elios Hotel?

 

[mulderang]

recommend you Elios Hotel?

just PM u, going with parent they insist on guided tour.

 

[Techadd]

just PM u, going with parent they insist on guided tour.

ok, will get back to you tomorrow

 

[saigonblack]

ok yo... and wat in the world is a Ambercrombie and Fitch T shirt?? *i must begetting out of touch*

In US damn expensive! But in Vietnam, cheong one many many cheap cheap!

 

[Techadd]

In US damn expensive! But in Vietnam, cheong one many many cheap cheap!

ah the little boy and tiger print?

 

[cyprusblade]

Ooh, I bought the G7 3in1 and cappaccino (hazelnut and irish cream) coffee but haven't tried them yet. Colleague who tried all mentioned the irish cream one is the best.

A & F website here: http://www.abercrombie.com/anf/index.html
It's the one with the bull print.

 

[Techadd]

Ooh, I bought the G7 3in1 and cappaccino (hazelnut and irish cream) coffee but haven't tried them yet. Colleague who tried all mentioned the irish cream one is the best.

A & F website here: http://www.abercrombie.com/anf/index.html
It's the one with the bull print.

oh.. ok.. now i think i better go dig a hole and hide...

 

[milkz86]

Hi hi techadd! Sorry sorry for being so troublesome,

We noticed upon booking, we're stuck with the 18th night! You got any recommendations?

Cause we're going with a schedule like this:
1 DAY : HCMC - Dalat, NIGHT : Dalat
2 DAY : Dalat - Nha Trang, NIGHT : Nha Trang
3 DAY : Nha Trang, NIGHT : Nha Trang
4 DAY : Nha Trang - HCMC NIGHT : ???
5 to 7 : HCMC (Period I booked with you)

I was checking the rails then I noticed a timing for Nha Trang-Saigon is from 1318HR-2045HR
What would you guys recommend?
1. We extend more time to see Dalat
2. We book an extra night at Elios
3. Other suggestions?

 

[mulderang]

what are the stuff i can shop in HMC beside knock off. any local street wear?? like in BKK

 

[Techadd]

Hi hi techadd! Sorry sorry for being so troublesome,

We noticed upon booking, we're stuck with the 18th night! You got any recommendations?

Cause we're going with a schedule like this:
1 DAY : HCMC - Dalat, NIGHT : Dalat
2 DAY : Dalat - Nha Trang, NIGHT : Nha Trang
3 DAY : Nha Trang, NIGHT : Nha Trang
4 DAY : Nha Trang - HCMC NIGHT : ???
5 to 7 : HCMC (Period I booked with you)

I was checking the rails then I noticed a timing for Nha Trang-Saigon is from 1318HR-2045HR
What would you guys recommend?
1. We extend more time to see Dalat
2. We book an extra night at Elios
3. Other suggestions?

an additional night in Dalat is better since you are arriving in night and then leaving the next day which is quite a rush without exploring much of dalat.

 

[Techadd]

what are the stuff i can shop in HMC beside knock off. any local street wear?? like in BKK

yup, they got their own brand of streetwear, which isn;t really that nice..a bit of ah bengish... i prefer wearing 'good morning vietnam' with my levis and adidas sneakers...

 

[milkz86]

Hey hey again,

1. Is it easy to grab transport; bus or whatever the moment we touch down at HCMC to Dalat? Or does that have to be prearranged?

2. What hotels are recommended at Dalat/Nha Trang that is around the same price range?

3. Hotels allow checking in in the evening right?