Techadd
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NTB2DO said:What so special abt this place? Actually I hv enjoyed my trip to Vietnam and I don't mind going again..
best beaches in vietnam
NTB2DO said:What so special abt this place? Actually I hv enjoyed my trip to Vietnam and I don't mind going again..
Vietnam is one of the safest place in the world. Even more so for foreigners. The viet cong (did I spell it correct) is more afraid of foreigners getting into trouble then locals....jqpooling said:so shouldnt change money in singapore? change a little of dong? the bulk change in jewelly shops and banks in vietnam?? later attract attaction from strangers.....?
VND is actually controlled currency and its quite difficult, and hence expensive to change directly in Singapore.skilled said:actually, personally, i feel changing money is not much of a problem. i changed over 5k there under many people watchful eyes. Never never change in Singapore for VND. For travelling within Vietnam, can try pacific airlines. admin charge of $20 over the counters.
ya.. but bloody 8 hrs bus trip from HCMC... went to Mui Ne during my last trip... it is not as nice as it claim although the sand dune is quite unquie...skilled said:somebody has ans your qns..its the best beach in VN..must take plane go..
khee said:ya.. but bloody 8 hrs bus trip from HCMC... went to Mui Ne during my last trip... it is not as nice as it claim although the sand dune is quite unquie...
khee said:ya.. but bloody 8 hrs bus trip from HCMC... went to Mui Ne during my last trip... it is not as nice as it claim although the sand dune is quite unquie...
The seats are not so comfortable and jam is quite bad when it near HCMC... the toliet break stop is amazing... there is slipper provided and someone to clean the slipper before the next use...Techadd said:its not as bad it sounds actually, if u go by coach, you'll get an occasional stopover for toilet breaks, buy local snacks.. and you'll get to see beautiful scenaries that any SLR users would love to take a shot at..
I think u got not good bus already. Normally I go only 3,4 hours. Or maybe the tour u went with is not good at all.khee said:ya.. but bloody 8 hrs bus trip from HCMC... went to Mui Ne during my last trip... it is not as nice as it claim although the sand dune is quite unquie...
continue leh. .dont stop!!!MarcoPolo said:Day 2
At 4am, 1/2 the city is already awaken by the park exercising. Grabbed a baguette from a road-side store. Was initially turned off by the handling of the ingredients and a red sauce they put in my bread. But it turned out to be 1 of the most delicious bread i eaten. Way more delicious than any of our delifrance or breadtalk. And it cost less that 50c, I gave 5000dongs and forgot abt the change when i took my 1st bite.
The freaking bus journey took hell long. But it gave me the opportunity to chat up with a local Vietnamese lady who was on the same bus. From hanoi, work in HCM and going to Dalat for a short getaway. Since we are going to the same place. I suggested we travel together. Reach Dalat last afternoon. Hotel is way cheaper than in HCM. For US$5, i get a room with 2 queen size bed with a big bathroom.
I asked for 2 separate rooms since i hardly knew the lady and both to play it safe. Dalat is very cooling and fresh air all around except at the city square where the bikes are. Dalat wine is famous all over vietnam. And yes. Its XMAS. Live performance at the city square at night. Road closure after 7pm. Its a beautiful and warm community. Although the program is comparative to our countdown, the environment, people and noise level makes the difference.
Take a horse-ride with the lady around the dalat lake. Quite a rip off at US$10. But a good experience. Since its xmas, i took the tabs for the whole night's activities. Not a big sum to me, but i think it meant alot to her and most local i believe from the "oh my goodness" look each time a bill is presented. Felt i am having a holiday with my mistress. Wah haa haaa..
Back to hotel room to rest for the night.
Day 3
Asked the reception for a map. And neg from US1 to FOC. Very helpful reception. Pointed to us the places of interest. Basically waterfalls, plantations, gardens and parks. But bad thing is, they are all different direction. North, South, East, West. And each is 1hour from the city centre where we are. Receptionist suggested we rest their bike at US$5/day.
Without think i said yes. Both bad but also excellent choice. The only license I have is 4 wheel. And the only 2 wheel i know is bicycle. Cannot lose face leh. Told the receptionist to give me a 5mins crash course on the switches and paddles. 1st try. Almost fell down. 2nd try. Not as hard as i thought. 3rd try, i am zooming here and there around the hotel.
Now come the excellent part. Up came my lady partner and u imagine the rest. Went to nearby cafe for breakfast. Nice western food for abt 10000. Thats SG$1. There is beef. Pork, Egg and bread. Paid 40000 for 4 breakfast set and 2 coffee. Lady suggested we go to nearby market first to get some lunch. I was HUH???? But just have it her way. 2 big chunk of ham meat, 4 crispy baguette, 1/2 lettuce, some spices and cheese. 15000. I was dumbfounded.
Techadd said:glad you are having a good time marco!!
be sure to inform your friends when u come back to singapore, vietnam is not as 'bad' as some people make it out to be..
saigonblack said:Vietnam is SO good that I have just booked myself a trip there in early Jan. Couldnt resist when I saw the $3 air promo on Jetstar
Techadd said:make sure u make accomodation arrangements early also..
Techadd said:Elios Hotel might just fit your bill, new 3 star hotel, walking distance to ben thanh market & backpackers alley