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    RE: South East Asia: 3 to 4 weeks in August. Where to go?

    by rapha82 29 March 2012

    Thanks guys for your thoughts on that – much appreciated. We have been in Indonesia two years ago and my girlfriend really wants to see…

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    Stay in Hue, Danang or Hoi An?

    by pianocello 27 February 2012

    If I wanted to visit central Vietnam and hopefully get to visit Hue, Danang, My Son and Hoi An but can only stay in one place and make…

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    RE: Public transport in central Vietnam

    by pianocello 01 February 2012

    Is it easy to find taxis in Danang, Hoi An, My Son, Hue and DMZ? How difficult is it to take buses to these destinations?

  4. thanhhien avatar

    RE: Public transport in central Vietnam

    by thanhhien 31 January 2012

    August is sunny season. It is great to relax on beach in Central Vietnam. You should spend at least 4 days or 5 days to visit Da Nang…

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    RE: Public transport in central Vietnam

    by Bambooboy 31 January 2012

    Definitely take the time to go to the DMZ and explore the beautiful countryside around Hue. You will have time if you skip Marble Mountain…

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    RE: Public transport in central Vietnam

    by ae123456 30 January 2012

    Train between Hue and danang is a lovely trip taking just 3.5 hours. You could do Hoi An and My Son from Danang. You could also add the…

  7. pianocello avatar

    Public transport in central Vietnam

    by pianocello 30 January 2012

    Air Asia now flies to Danang and I am investigating on whether it is possible for me to explore that region using public transport (taxi,…

  8. huevietnam1 avatar

    RE: caves

    by huevietnam1 07 December 2011

    You can visit Ha Long bay and caves on the bay. Or Phong Nha cave and Thien Duong cave in Central Vietnam. It is very beautiful for you…

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    RE: Money options, Fancy hotel & needles for protection..question time!

    by seaflux 28 November 2011

    Get an ING Orange Visa Debit. (online application). Load it up before you go. Only AUD2.50 per foreign withdrawal. No other fees. …

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    Motorbike trip from Dalat to Hoi An via Central Highlands

    by JakartaBoy 22 November 2011

    I'm planning a trip to South and Central Vietnam in December. I've been thinking about doing a ride from Dalat to Hoi An, with a pillion…

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    RE: Vietnam

    by defenestrator 21 November 2011

    I love it! Especially northern and central Vietnam. Culture, food, etc. - Hanoi, Hue Scenery - Tam Coc, Sapa, Ha Long Bay Ancient…

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    RE: Should I skip central Vietnam?

    by manyrivers 17 November 2011

    Hoi An is more a place to relax, see and eat. just walk around. enjoy the train from Hue to Danang.

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    RE: Should I skip central Vietnam?

    by manyrivers 16 November 2011

    to me Saigon is quite different from the old city part of Hanoi. to me traffic was worse there. Central Vietnam is worth visiting, as…

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    RE: Should I skip central Vietnam?

    by Bassalegboy 16 November 2011

    Hue and Danang area has a lot to offer. You have not told us what it is you want from this trip, however Hue has a lot of charm. The citade…

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    Itinerary help: Cambodia/Laos/Thailand//VN

    by jschwa 15 November 2011

    Hello, We are looking for some advice on how to spend the final three weeks of our four month trip through India and Southeast Asia.…

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    RE: Vietnam floods crisis deepens

    by Bisbee 10 November 2011

    Same thing happens every year in Central Vietnam. Best to have alternate plans in October/November if you're trip itinerary includes…

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    RE: Between Hoi An & HCM

    by HenningWessel 10 November 2011

    It's lowest of low season now, with rains and floods in Central Vietnam. I'm not surprised the place is empty. Go there in high season…

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    RE: reality check please

    by bazzaanglias 09 November 2011

    As the above poster has advised always tricky to say...I am in Central Vietnam, however as Hoi An is flooded I have ended up spending…

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    RE: Beaches between Hoi An and Nha Trang?

    by nvtvn 09 October 2011

    You can go to Binh Tien Beach, in Ninh Thuan Province, Central Vietnam by car, bus, coach. It is located from Ninh Thuan City about 30kms…

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    Re: I'd need some help about a Vietnam trip

    by rebelx 09 October 2011

    Ok but I wont be able to stay for more than a month because of work.. And yeah the plan was not to go straight to HCMC but to stop at…

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    RE: I'd need some help about a Vietnam trip

    by SaigonHotpot 09 October 2011

    North: Both Halong Bay and Sapa are both worthy visiting. Personally, I prefer Sapa. South: I recommend Con dao because it is less touri…

  22. Bisbee avatar

    RE: Mui Ne to Dalat to Nha Trang

    by Bisbee 04 October 2011

    It can be very wet in Central Vietnam this time of year, so plan accordingly.

  23. KevandJho avatar

    Phong Nha,Dong Hoi,Hue and onto Hoi An, any recomendations?

    by KevandJho 28 September 2011

    On December 23rd my wife and I will fly from HCMC to Dong Hoi for a 7 day visit in the Central Vietnam.After that we will fly back to…

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    Vietnam and Cambodia for the insane

    by lead_riot 26 September 2011

    Call us insane but we are planning a trip for our family of seven (kids aged 4, 8, 10, 14 and 16). My wife and I have travelled extensively…

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    Vietnam and Cambodia for the insane

    by lead_riot 25 September 2011

    Call us insane but we are planning a trip for our family of seven (kids aged 4, 8, 10, 14 and 16). My wife and I have travelled extensively…

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