has anybody been to....

Posted by: 888shelley

17th May 2011 05:01pm

Vietnam! I would love to hear from anyone who has done this trip as an independant traveller. Hubby and I like to experience local culture and are prepared to backpack as you meet interesting people and see more

topsypat

15th Jun 2011 11:29pm

Visited Vietnam in April for a wedding. Saigon (or HoChi Minh City) is amazing -motor and scooter bikes everywhere Was very hot in April but most hotels have a pool.
Dalat was amazing, flowers particularly roses, were great and it appeaers to be the garden centre. Heaps of shopping in Saigon but I decided to wait until Hoi An. Unfortunately I caught a bug and spent the 3 days at Hoi An in bed with gastroenteritis!! This is the place to have clothes made apparently - that is according to the local people who are most friendly.
travelled to Hanoi which was different to the south, but equally interestng.
Worth spending two weeks in Vietnam to see part of this country.
Vietnam people quite friendly towards Australians.
Take Australian or US currency. Do not take travellers cheques. Tool me 3 banks and 1 hour with a tour guide to hae travellers cheques cashed and exchange rate not good compared to ash. Other travellers took credit cards and told me they had no trouble.
I beliee you will enjoy Vietnam

Jean

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