"THE VIETNAM EXPERIENCE" Vietnam by GenkiMac

Vietnam Travel Guide: 12,445 reviews and 30,960 photos

Vietnam was a real experience! It's not as pretty as it should be and it's the poorest place I've visited, but theres a feeling there that makes you forget all things material and you wonder why people get so caught up in things that really don't have any value. Coming from the vanity of Japan to the simplicity of Vietnam was a delight and that message has stayed with me since..

Last visit to Vietnam: Jan 2000
Intro Updated Oct 28, 2005
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I'd heard before and have heard since that travellers in Vietnam can come across hostility as a result of the... more travel advice

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850prc Feb 13, 2004 at 12:14 PM

Interesting and fun look at an exotic destination, Michelia.
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jmmorgan Jun 15, 2003 at 12:18 PM

Great stuff. Really enjoyed reading your experiences. Love the Nha Trang and Dalat pics
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Andrew_Mc Oct 10, 2002 at 4:44 AM

I thought Dalat was a kip!! Really not a nice place , but the surrounding countryside was beautiful.
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vigi Jul 23, 2002 at 8:23 PM

Very good writing about Vietnam.
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erikute3534 Jun 18, 2002 at 11:43 PM

very interesting!
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Jillworld Jun 11, 2002 at 6:18 PM

Fascinating about the insect bags! Great page!
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yeah_baby May 30, 2002 at 1:13 PM

GREAT PERCEPTION! good job
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jrs1234 Apr 23, 2002 at 1:18 PM

Wow - lovely page. One day I`ll make it here...
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keeweechic Apr 11, 2002 at 6:06 PM

Well told and totally agree. U went in the hole!! :-)
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kimmo_v Mar 18, 2002 at 6:21 AM

Excellent page!! Hardly can wait to get there this summer!!!