"kimmo_v's new Vietnam Page" Vietnam by kimmo_v

Vietnam Travel Guide: 13,657 reviews and 28,623 photos

We travelled three weeks in VietNam between 9th and 29th of july 2002.
In that short of period we travelled only in southern part of VietNam. The most northern place we went was DaLat in the central highlands and MuiNe on the east-coast.
What we found, was that peoples are generally extremely friendly, the food is usually great and everything cost next to nothing.
One thing, when travelling in Vietnam, is that you dont meke too tight schedules. Usually the schedules doesnt work as you were thinking of. Calculate few extra hours for short bus trips for example.

The places we liked most, were;

-Mekong Delta, especially floating market and floating village, Sam-mountain with the views to Cambodia and boat trips in the river.
-HCMC(Saigon).
-DaLat with the unique "hotel" of "crazy woman" and one pagoda with its funny and artistic monk that is planning an around-the-world-trip.
-MuiNe-beach with luxurous(but cheap)villas on the waterfront.
-CuChi-tunnels near Saigon, absolutely must see place.

Check the travelogues for more pics.
All the pics are tooked by me or P.Vainionpää, unless mentioned other.

Pros and Cons

Pros:Not so touristic, cheap, peoples are friendly.
Cons:Traffic, especially in saigon.

Intro Updated May 20, 2003
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Ha Phuong Tourist Company, Mui Ne beach. The owner of that 'company' is a snake. You cant truly trust him. For us he... more travel advice

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Written Sep 8, 2002

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Comments (64)

kanziodp Mar 17, 2006 at 12:09 PM Report Abuse

Its a nice resort but much more expensive now. There's good information about it at www.muinebeach.net
jolou Jan 15, 2005 at 11:34 AM Report Abuse

Love the storm photos!
Wild_Orchid Nov 4, 2004 at 1:38 AM Report Abuse

nice tips and pics. :-)
atrosanguinea Nov 2, 2004 at 2:30 AM Report Abuse

Hi Kimmo, great Vietnam page :) greetings from Belgrade, Milana
Gili_S Sep 8, 2004 at 1:56 AM Report Abuse

Nice to see you are back, waiting to see some more tips and pictures from this beautiful exotic country.
bpacker Jul 12, 2004 at 7:22 PM Report Abuse

Thanks for your tip on those leaf wrapped stuff, man, I won't want to find a snake inside my lunch packet!
nathasha Jun 13, 2004 at 9:14 AM Report Abuse

hei mageita kuvia!!! tulin just vietnamin viikonloppureissulta :)) olispa ollut aikaa kolme viikkoa niinkuin teilla!!! hauskoja reissuja toivoo nathasha :))
Travellingismylife Dec 10, 2003 at 1:07 PM Report Abuse

Nice pics from Vietnam!!..hope to go there someday..! I will probably come to Suomi in summer 2004..! I am really excited about that! I really love Finland! Moi moi! =)
Mahieu Jul 9, 2003 at 8:17 AM Report Abuse

Nice info!
chefgrad Jul 7, 2003 at 10:10 PM Report Abuse

I like :P