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"Freedom"

Sun, 8 Jan 2006 | By packlightwalkslow | Views [755]

Religious "Freedom" and Discrimination Part of some agreement between the US and the new Communist government after the war was that the new Viet Nam must have religious freedom. The government says there is today, but on ... Read more >

Tags: culture, vietnam

Major Change of Plans

Sat, 7 Jan 2006 | By packlightwalkslow | Views [1532]

So I didn't make it to Halong City . Don't worry, nothing bad happened. I was on the bus from Thai Nguyen on my way out of town when I got this bad feeling that something wasn't quite right. I've had the feeling before, and nothing good ever ... Read more >

Tags: culture, people, vietnam

How to...

Wed, 4 Jan 2006 | By packlightwalkslow | Views [840]

How to Buy a Car or Motorbike in Viet Nam 1.) Check the horn. How to Cross the Street in Viet Nam 1.) Remember mom telling you to "Look both ways and always walk on a crosswalk"? Well, forget it. 2.) Look left 3.) ... Read more >

Tags: (mis)adventures in local transit, vietnam

New Year in Hanoi

Sat, 31 Dec 2005 | By packlightwalkslow | Views [724]

12-31-2005 10:23 PM , Hanoi, Viet Nam Happy New Year! I'm 11 hours ahead of the Midwest , so we only have 2 more hours to go, but I hope everyone there has a good one. I've finally updated my Itinerary with more specific places, so check ... Read more >

Tags: food & eating, vietnam

Gallery: VIETNAM-Mekong Delta

Tue, 27 Dec 2005 | By sven | Photo Gallery

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To Cambodia

Wed, 14 Dec 2005 | By dan_in_japan | Views [921]

Hi all, So Saigon is a town in the city of Ho Chi Minh - Now that that's cleared up, I'll fill you in on what I have been doing. I leave Saigon tomorrow for Phnom Penh in Cambodia. It is an 8 hour bus ride, leaving at 8am. Three of us are going together, ... Read more >

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Saigon or HCMC?

Mon, 12 Dec 2005 | By dan_in_japan | Views [1397] | Comments [2]

Hello all, Here I am enjoying my first full day in Saigon (now known officially as Ho Chi Minh City). This entry might be a little big due to some major computer problems here in Vietnam. I think "Uncle Ho's regime" keeps a pretty tight ... Read more >

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Hue: The thinking man's city

Tue, 6 Dec 2005 | By dan_in_japan | Views [1068] | Comments [1]

Well done to Hue for claiming top spot in Tinsley's best visited south east Asian city so far (sorry Hanoi). Why do I like it? To be honest, I can't really put my finger on it. There are certainly reasons to hate it, for example, each day it's rained ... Read more >

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From Halong bay to Hue

Sun, 4 Dec 2005 | By dan_in_japan | Views [8068] | Comments [9]

Here I am on day 30, which also coincides with my Brother's 25th birthday. Happy birthday John! I have just got off a 12 hour bus ride from Hanoi to Hue, which is in the centre of Vietnam. Here's what I have been doing for the last few days - I haven't ... Read more >

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Gallery: VIETNAM

Thu, 1 Dec 2005 | By sven | Photo Gallery

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Gallery: vietnam/cambodia

Thu, 1 Dec 2005 | By dareny | Photo Gallery

cycle trip
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Rendezvous with the V.C.

Wed, 30 Nov 2005 | By dan_in_japan | Views [1081] | Comments [1]

Hello all. I have had a great last fews days in Hanoi. Ian and I have spent most of our time in the old quarter where most of the museums, cultural sites and other interesting things are to be found. We are staying in the centre of the old quarter, ... Read more >

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Vietnam: Old Hanoi

Mon, 28 Nov 2005 | By dan_in_japan | Views [1353] | Comments [5]

You find me safe and well in the capital of Vietnam, Hanoi, after a 16 hour journey that included buses, tuk-tuks, mini vans and motor-cyles. I decided not to go the usual route favoured by other travellers (luxury direct bus) and because of this I saved ... Read more >

Tags: On the Road