by Chris Mitchell on March 10, 2009
Robert Reid is a long time Lonely Planet writer who has published a complete guide to Vietnam for free on the Web. If you’re heading to Hanoi or Ho Chi Minh, make sure you check it out [click to continue…]
by Chris Mitchell on February 20, 2009
It was a case of sixth time lucky – on my latest visit to Hanoi, I found the best hotel I’ve ever stayed in within Vietnam’s glorious capital city [click to continue…]
by Chris Mitchell on February 2, 2009
How much does a Vietnam visa cost from the Vietnamese Embassy in Bangkok? Here are the latest prices as of January 2009 [click to continue…]
by Chris Mitchell on January 31, 2009
I’ll be doing a small marathon of travelling through February as old friends from the UK and USA pass through Hong Kong and Hanoi – making it relatively easy to go and see them thanks to the miracle of budget flights [click to continue…]
by Chris Mitchell on October 13, 2008
Jetstar Vietnam have shaken up the domestic flight market in Vietnam, providing numerous flights between Hanoi and Ho Chi Minh City along with several other major Vietnamese tourist destinations
by Chris Mitchell on October 9, 2008
Looking for a different take on Vietnam as inspiration for your travels? The recently published To Vietnam With Love brings together a collection of different perspectives about travelling and living in Vietnam
by Chris Mitchell on July 20, 2008
The New York Times’ Travel section has recently had a rash of great Asian travel stories that are worth a glance for a different kind of insight
by Greg Lowe on June 22, 2008
The Mekong River defines much of South East Asia, but it was only explored by Westerners for the first time in 1866. John Keay’s Mad About The Mekong charts the exploration that paved the way to South East Asia’s colonisation.
by Don Morgan on May 8, 2008
The final part of Don Morgan’s Vietnam Biking series concludes with suggestions of easy routes for beginners to take to the road
by Don Morgan on May 7, 2008
If you’re going to hire a motorbike in Vietnam, best be aware of what you need to check to ensure hassle-free driving
by Don Morgan on May 6, 2008
Vietnamese traffic is famously insane, but there’s a method in the madness and it’s easy to navigate through it on your own motorbike when you know the road code.
by Don Morgan on May 5, 2008
Want to really cut loose and see Vietnam? Learning to drive a motorbike and heading out on the open road can make for a memorable trip
by Chris Mitchell on April 8, 2008
Budget air carrier AirAsia has now started flying direct from Bangkok to Vietnam’s Ho Chi Minh City (formerly known as Saigon).
by Don Morgan on March 27, 2008
If you’re an American looking to go travelling in Vietnam, don’t worry about getting a frosty reception because of the legacy of the war. The Vietnamese have an abiding warmth for American visitors that will soon make you feel right at home
by Don Morgan on March 24, 2008
Many travellers have a paranoid fear of getting ripped off – so much so they insult the locals and get horribly stressed out in pursuit of paying what they think is a fair price. Don Morgan offers some insight into bargaining and acceptance in Vietnam that can make life easier for everyone
by Don Morgan on March 17, 2008
Saigon, Nha Trang, Hoi An, Hanoi — there is a well worn backpacker circuit through Vietnam of its famous cities, but there are also scores of places just off the beaten track that are worth visiting in Vietnam too. Don Morgan gives his top 10 favourite places to visit in Vietnam.
by Lindy Sinka on March 6, 2008
Vietnamese cuisine is one of Asia’s most fantastic foods, and there are several places in Hanoi where you can learn to cook like a local without it costing a fortune
by Don Morgan on February 18, 2008
How much money should you budget to travel in Vietnam? Travelfish Vietnam expert Don Morgan explains exactly what you can expect to pay for accommodation, food, booze and all your other travel essentials
by Chris Mitchell on February 11, 2008
Travelfish has grown to become probably the best online-only guide to backpacking in South East Asia. Don Morgan is Travelfish’s man in Vietnam, continually scouring the entire country for up to date info. Here he explains what it’s like to work as a travel writer for Travelfish
by Chris Mitchell on February 4, 2008
I spent Christmas 2007 in Hanoi, Vietnam, doing very little besides eat. Here are my updates on the Hanoi restaurants I still recommend, the new ones I found and the old favourites that have turned into turkeys
by Chris Mitchell on December 25, 2007
Often to be found in my travel luggage is that Japanese icon of cuddly monsterdom, Domokun. He’s definitely fond of getting into the local culture, as you’ll see from the photo…
by Chris Mitchell on December 19, 2007
You need a visa before you enter the country if you want to go to Vietnam. Bangkok’s Vietnamese Embassy offers a standard and express service to get your Vietnam visa organised.
by Chris Mitchell on November 7, 2007
AirAsia are now giving away flights for free from Bangkok to Hanoi as part of their Year End sale. Be quick if you want to grab a bargain
by Chris Mitchell on October 14, 2007
Here’s some names and addresses of tailors and shoemakers I used when I visited Hoi An that might prove useful if you’re planning to visit this beautiful old-world town in Vietnam
by Chris Mitchell on August 22, 2007
Lonely Planet are set to publish a useful compendium guidebook for Asian travellers that covers the main attractions of Vietnam, Cambodia and Laos.
by Chris Mitchell on June 22, 2007
You need a visa to enter Vietnam before you travel to the country. It’s easy to organise a Vietnam visa in Bangkok if you know where to go.
by Steve Jackson on April 16, 2007
After two years of living in Hanoi, Vietnam working as a volunteer, Steve Jackson signed up for another volunteer stint on the other side of the world in Nicaragua. Here he discusses the similarities between two very different countries.
by Chris Mitchell on April 10, 2007
Visit Hoi An, one of Vietnam’s most beautiful towns, direct from Thailand – Hoi An is just an hour’s drive from Danang
by Chris Mitchell on April 5, 2007
More cheap flight options for backpackers as Nok Air announces flights from Bangkok to Hanoi and Ho Chi Minh City in Vietnam
by Chris Mitchell on April 3, 2007
Singapore’s Tiger Airways are having an Early Bird Saver sale, which means you can fly from Singapore to Bangkok, Krabi and Phuket for 60 Baht each way, plus tax – and they also have bargain flights to Vietnam, Australia, China and the Philippines
