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RE: Exploring the Mekong delta

by violets 26 February 2012

I think bus 2 goes to Mien Tay and it may cross paths with the 152 from the airport, but without being familiar with the city you may…
RE: Exploring the Mekong delta

by lane_n 25 February 2012

Yes, you can travel to those places by public bus and it takes you about 4 hours to get to Vinh Long. From there, you can reach to Sa…
Exploring the Mekong delta

by pjontheroadagain 24 February 2012

Hi everyone I’ve got ten days to explore the Mekong delta, travelling independently, and would be grateful for some recommendations of…
Re: Friendly and low-hassle places in Vietnam

by violets 31 January 2012

In NYC if you go to Queens or Brooklyn or Washington Heights it's relatively quiet and hassle free (and actually I found New Yorkers very…
RE: Friendly and low-hassle places in Vietnam

by wmcnicol 31 January 2012

In no particular order, Ha Tien, Sa Dec, Tra Vinh, in fact anywhere in the Delta, Kontum, Dak Glei, Dong Van, Hue...and the countryside…
RE: ben tre or vinh long ?

by HenningWessel 14 October 2011

Spend 4 days in Can Tho. Do day trips to Vinh Long, Sa Dec or Long Xuyen.
Vietnam-Cambodia-Laos sample itinerary and questions(all input appreciated)

by shlaffen 30 September 2011

I am planning to travel to the three fore mentioned countries this winter and would love to hear your throught/input/answers to the question…
RE: getting around the mekong delta

by HenningWessel 19 August 2011

Agree, Ben Tre- Sa Dec- Can Tho- Cai Rang- Chau Doc is a pretty classical route, LOL!
Re: getting around the mekong delta

by grammalyn 18 August 2011

After a lot of research and looking into tours, I don't think they're for us; too touristy. We like "off the beaten track" places and…
Rung Tram

by amtrakker 04 April 2011

Hi all How easy is it to get to My Hiep for the boats to Rung Treng forest? And is boat access easily available @ My Hiep or is it a…
Re: NON-TOURIST AREAS AROUND HO CHI MINH

by violets 15 October 2010

You won't find many tourists in Sa Dec, Ben Tre or Tra Vinh. There are things to see in each town and they are quite pleasant places…
Re: Help on my 3 Month Trip

by violets 12 October 2010

I think that time in mekong will be great, though you may want to visit other towns too, Sa Dec, Soc Trang and Tra Vinh wre all towns…
RE: Mekong Delta-3-4 Days

by violets 19 August 2010

I agree that Vinh Long is not a beautiful, or particularly interesting town- though the market is great. But a boat trip and a night in…
RE: Sanity Check for DIY Mekong Delta itinerary

by straydog 01 March 2010

How about this one: - HCMC to Vinh Long, say arrive VL at 11 am - Leave luggage somewhere (maybe day use of room) - Spend the day in…
RE: Southern Vietnam

by violets 29 December 2009

I thought Vung Tau was pretty sleazy and the beach was certainly not clean when I was there. It's one of the few places in Vietnam I don't…
RE: Mekong Delta - interesting places to see

by violets 20 November 2009

Soc Trang (pronounced something like Shok chum according to my neighbours who come from there) is a small town on the way to Ca Mau so…
RE: Mekong Delta - interesting places to see

by violets 19 November 2009

I liked Sa Dec, but it's not particularly easy to get to and there's not much to see other than a pleasant non-touristy town. I also really…
Re: Bycicle tour in Vietnam

by wmcnicol 30 September 2009

I've done Saigon - My Tho - Sa Dec - Long Xuyen - Chau Doc - Ha Tien - Can Tho - Soc Trang - Tra Vinh - Ben Tre - Saigon on a bike I bought…
Re: Any charm in the Mekong???

by wmcnicol 24 September 2009

Is there any charm in the Delta? Is the pope Catholic? Tra Vinh, Sa Dec, Ha Tien ? Not crowded, not big, not noisy, not dirty and not…
Re: Mekong Delta - HCMC to Chau Doc in two days - Advice needed

by violets 16 July 2009

It is the wet season in the Mekong right now, so it may not be a good time to go. Added to that it is an area that is slow to get around.…
Re: Mekong Detla by bike without a guide

by wmcnicol 12 June 2009

Hi Hanandphil, Great idea! You could also consider buying bikes in Saigon - plenty of adequate new/second hand bikes on Le Thanh…
Re: Sa Dec Village/Mekong tour

by friendship0104 04 May 2009

hi! how r u?
RE: Sa Dec Village/Mekong tour

by NormC 04 May 2009

Stop touting #1.
Re: Sa Dec Village/Mekong tour

by friendship0104 04 May 2009

hi, it's nice to stay one night in Sa Dec, lovely town, remind me about Hoi An, some French style buildings. The flower village you can…
Re: Seeing the Delta indipendently.

by billbeee 28 April 2009

Hi duoctour, fromca and Husko, Just kicking this thread to say thanks for your good advice, you were spot on! I had a great time in…