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Re: Northern Vietnam loop trip worth it?

by violets 13 April 2012

Worth it? It depends how you like to travel. If you like exploring, can appreciate things not going as expected, are fairly flexible ,…
Traveling the NE

by 123ameliab 10 April 2012

So, here goes my third question for the forum....Hope folks are not tired for answering my questions. I plan to travel in the Northeast…
Re: Northeast Vietnam

by violets 18 March 2012

I went to Ha Giang, Ba Be and Cao Bang by public buses and found it very enjoyable. You don't need a permit unless you go up to Meo Vac…
Re: Northeast Vietnam

by Ori_A 17 March 2012

Hi William, thank you for the answer. I intend to start this journey from Bac Ha, and going east through Ha Giang to Cao Bang and to the…
Northeast Vietnam

by Ori_A 16 March 2012

Hi, I've been travelling in Vietnam for almost a month, tomorrow I'm heading for Sapa. I plan on crossing the border to China from Dong…
Re: Extending chinese visa

by Ori_A 14 March 2012

Ruth, thank you for the quick answer. Going to Hong Kong and back is something that crossed my mind, however, since I cross the border…
Travel Vietnam

by lenamdna 14 March 2012

Vietnam Tourist center highly recommend Welcome to a world where the colours are more vivid, where the landscapes are bolder, the coastline…
RE: Chill out spot near Hanoi.

by violets 26 February 2012

When I saw Sam Son beach two years ago I thought it was pretty horrible, with lots of rubbish. Ninh Binh is certainly worth at least 3…
RE: Exploring Ha Giang and surroundings- tour suggestions?

by Otford1 13 February 2012

Just saw your post re Ha Giang, (I stalk Phillistine55 as she has given me such good information}. We are just back from 10 days in Norther…
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: Find a travel-friend to Ha Giang, Lao Cai

by tranttlinh 16 January 2012

Dear vagabond123 1. I have not been at a hotel in Hanoi before (because my grandma lives there) but a Japanese friend of mine recommends…
RE: Where will you visit in Viet Nam?

by larsay 19 December 2011

Well, we are talking about over-beaten paths of Vietnam ! What about Hoang Su Phi, the region of Ha Giang/Dong Van/Meo Vac, Cao Bang and…
RE: northern laos&northern Vietnam in 35 days

by larsay 18 December 2011

35 days is OK. What you should do is stay Luang Prabang 4-5 days (visit Kouang Xi Waterfalls and Pak Ou), then take the boat LP-Muong…
SEEKING FELLOW TRAVELLER(S) FOR NORTH VIETNAM MOUNTAINS

by alaboux 14 November 2011

hi, At the end of this month (November) I will be in Vietnam and I will go for a long motorbike trip, about 12 days or even more, in…
RE: ATMs' & International Calling Cards

by violets 14 November 2011

Cao Bang and Tuyen Quang had ATM machines but I don't think Bac Ha did. I found Agribank the most useful- and they let you get quite a…
vietnam nationnal park

by babelakehostel 02 November 2011

Puong cave Puong Cave forms a stunning 50m high gateway to the north west of Ba Be Lake in the heart of Lung Nham mountain. The Nang…
RE: Looking for partners for a big tour of North Vietnam

by bosforo65 26 October 2011

Thanks for sharing your experiences. If for Sapa-Ha Giang a 4x4 it's not needed, the situation of roads in Lai Chau province seems to…
RE: Vietnam/Laos in 3 weeks, where to go?

by cindy_h 07 August 2011

Halong Bay's touristy but the beauty of it you shouldn't miss although 1 day for it. I think the center of Sa Pa's too touristy, you…
Questions about 60 day VN Itinerary

by kandpfishos 09 June 2011

G’Day We will be in SE Asia later this year, and into Vietnam in 2012. We would appreciate your comments and fine-tuning of our itinerar…
Permit Dong Van/Méo Vac (North Vietnam)

by larsay 02 June 2011

The fabulous region of Dong Van/Méo Vac, north of Ha Giang, is a military zone and a permit has to be bought to go in ($10). Before, it…
RE: exploring Vitenam

by StillWithUs 02 May 2011

I'm with #16. Get off the tourist track. Crowds follow the money, so go where the money isn't. The northern provinces of Lai Chau,…
Road trip out of Hanoi for 2 days

by maliusmaximus 27 April 2011

It's the May Day weekend so we have 4 days of work here in Hanoi. We want to get on our motorbikes and head somewhere that we haven't…
North East Vietnam

by JNoel 18 February 2011

Hello, Could somebody please tell me about the state of the roads in North East Vietnam, especially from Can Cau to Ha Giang and on to…
Re: 2 months in Vietnam

by youngsters 14 January 2011

in 7th - 8th weeks, you can add to explore the northeast: Cao Bang, Bac Kan, Lang Son
Re: 2 months in Vietnam

by violets 14 January 2011

I've had a 3 month visa a number of times. I use a local Vietnamese agency who have a good relationship with the embassy- a lot of the…