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  1. friendly_checkingirl avatar

    RE: Scootering around Vietnam islands

    by friendly_checkingirl 31 May 2012

    Can't answer your question on what sort of licence you legally need but "scootering" around Phu Quoc was a breeze. Little traffic, even…

  2. MariaAndN avatar

    Scootering around Vietnam islands

    by MariaAndN 31 May 2012

    Hi, Me and my friend are travelling to Vietnam in the summer. Besides the mainland, we will also be visiting Phu Quoc and the Con Dao…

  3. Francois avatar

    RE: how bad is the weather now?

    by Francois 31 May 2012

    Hoi An is already not northern Vietnam anymore - that climate band ends before Danang. We've had some strong downpours in Hanoi, but…

  4. Vics1985 avatar

    Re: Itinerary for 30 days in Vietnam and Easy Riders tour - advice please

    by Vics1985 31 May 2012

    Thanks everyone, great advice! I think we will do Easy Riders trip from maybe Dalat - Nha Trang then...or Nha trang - Saigon..can't wait!…

  5. ecotravelvietnam1 avatar

    RE: Private sampan from Saigon to Phu Quoc

    by ecotravelvietnam1 31 May 2012

    it is easy and more advantage when make the trip booked in advance

  6. BacHien avatar

    RE: Flying out of Cambodia with a dog

    by BacHien 30 May 2012

    Why not just get married to someone who is spending life in prison and stop in now and then for a conjugal visit when you're in the mood.…

  7. xray avatar

    RE: Private sampan from Saigon to Phu Quoc

    by xray 30 May 2012

    Righto,not my cup a tea,hope you get a good cook!

  8. jamcatellagrace avatar

    RE: Private sampan from Saigon to Phu Quoc

    by jamcatellagrace 30 May 2012

    Thanks for that xray but I probably didn't make myself clear about what I wanted. I do want to take a tour cruise along the Delta from…

  9. xray avatar

    RE: Private sampan from Saigon to Phu Quoc

    by xray 30 May 2012

    Catch a coach to Long Xuen then blue/white speed boat/taxi/bus at the docks to Rach Gia via the canals then the ferry to Phu Quok. Buy…

  10. jamcatellagrace avatar

    Private sampan from Saigon to Phu Quoc

    by jamcatellagrace 30 May 2012

    I was wondering if I should book a tour for a private sampan from Saigon to Phu Quoc up the Mekong Delta prior to arriving in Vietnam…

  11. ladydiabolical avatar

    Re: Thailand, Laos, Cambodia itinerary 4 family w 9 yr old twins - Advice Pls

    by ladydiabolical 30 May 2012

    I very much appreciate all for contributing your suggestions! At this point I am working on an updated itinerary to leave Hong Kong a…

  12. Vics1985 avatar

    Itinerary for 30 days in Vietnam and Easy Riders tour - advice please

    by Vics1985 29 May 2012

    Hi all, We are planning an 8 month trip around Asia, and have had some really helpful advice on the China leg of the trip at the beginnin…

  13. ladydiabolical avatar

    Re: Thailand, Laos, Cambodia itinerary 4 family w 9 yr old twins - Advice Pls

    by ladydiabolical 29 May 2012

    Hi Herbie, You seem to know the area very well. I will cut out Bangkok. Should I also skip Ventianne and stay longer in LP? Should…

  14. HenningWessel avatar

    RE: Cheap bus/train travel from Cambodia to Vietnam

    by HenningWessel 29 May 2012

    Take a share taxi to Ha Tien, 10USD? Cross border (got a VN visa yet?). From Ha Tien either take a ferry to Phu Quoc or a bus to My Tho.…

  15. ladydiabolical avatar

    Thailand, Laos, Cambodia itinerary 4 family w 9 yr old twins - Advice Pls

    by ladydiabolical 28 May 2012

    Please give suggestions on upcoming itinerary. We have 1 month. Because we have such short time, should I book all flights now? Who…

  16. friendly_checkingirl avatar

    RE: Street vendors really pushing their luck

    by friendly_checkingirl 27 May 2012

    I went to Nha Trang, Quy Nhon, Hoi An, Hue, Lang Co, HCMC in that order. I went to Phu Quoc last year and want to try the Con Dao islands…

  17. surfboy avatar

    RE: Two weeks in south Vietnam / Cambodia

    by surfboy 25 May 2012

    Prefered the beaches on Phu Quoc far more than Mui Ne, bit exposed and wavy there! On Phu Quoc great beaches across on the Western side…

  18. chilipepper21 avatar

    RE: Two weeks in south Vietnam / Cambodia

    by chilipepper21 25 May 2012

    mooslie.....are you Ruskie-bashing again?? Have to agree, Mui Ne is / was full of them. Was there last week and at the northern end of…

  19. larsay avatar

    RE: 1 month with a 1 year old

    by larsay 25 May 2012

    What is the question ? About traveling with a one-month old (the answer is "No problem") or where to go (in which case your sort of program…

  20. stevesayskanpai avatar

    Two weeks in south Vietnam / Cambodia

    by stevesayskanpai 24 May 2012

    I'm considering going to south Vietnam / Cambodia for a two week vacation from work. I want to combine some sightseeing with relaxing…

  21. mooslie avatar

    RE: Resort/Accom help for a secluded beach hol in Jul/Aug - thanks

    by mooslie 22 May 2012

    Phu Quoc is probably your best option, but you should consider Con Dao island. Saigontourist have a mid range option.

  22. Francois avatar

    RE: 1 month with a 1 year old

    by Francois 21 May 2012

    Especially for Phu Quoc, bring a good supply of "toddler pharmaceuticals" (kids' acetaminophen or whatever you use) - there's very little…

  23. jazhunter avatar

    1 month with a 1 year old

    by jazhunter 20 May 2012

    Hi everyone, My husband and I are planning to make our first trip from NZ to Vietnam with our 1 year old daughter over the last 2 weeks…

  24. Travelchica22 avatar

    Re: Best way from Phnom Penh to Phu Quoc Island?

    by Travelchica22 20 May 2012

    Thank you for all of this information as I'm planning to do the same route soon! I've looked online and cannot find the hours of operatio…

  25. Kowlooncutie avatar

    RE: Accomadation on Phu Quoc Island

    by Kowlooncutie 20 May 2012

    Mango bay is lovely and has its own private beach.. its an eco resort.. normally quiet exy but this time of year (is that when your looking…

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