Great Guide in Viet Nam
by jfortgang
My wife and I just returned from a trip to Vietnam having spent 5 days with a wonderful personal guide. The stories of inferior guides who are dishonest and overcharge are rampant...luckily this was not our experience.
Our guide was Jason of Jason Rock Star tours...an American name given to his one-man operation. He is enthusiastic, knowledage and charming. Every aspect of our tour was like being in the front row of a concert versus being in the rear balcony. He takes you places the large bus tours could never go. All of our questions wer answered, our itinerary was adaptable, not rigid like the big groups.
There are certainly less expensive guides in Vietnam and many who are unscrupulous. For a few extra dollars, you'll have the best trip ever. I've had guides in Turkey, Japan, Europe and the U.S.---he's the very best.
We paid $700 for 2 people, 5 days, 4 nights. This included all entrance fees, 5-star hotel, breakfast buffet and lunch every day. Private boats, private van/driver with dozens of photos taken by Jason, photo albms and a DVD of our trip put together by him. Also--airpot pick- up and drop-off and the memories of a lifetime.
He can be reached at jasonrockstarguide@yahoo.com Our guide...Jason
The most important port in Vietnam
by volopolo
The most important port in Vietnam
Saigon is one of the most important ports in Asia, with a lot of ports in the river. Also Vietnam is one of the most important exports country.
Information
Name: The most important port in Vietnam
Attraction Type: Port, Import Export
Close to: City Center
City: Ho Chi Minh City
Last Visit: December 2010
My Photos
First Photo: The port in Saigon
Second photo: The port in Saigon
Third photo: The port in Saigon
Forth photo: The port in Saigon
Fifth photo: The port in Saigon
Calling for the Restaurant Bill
by bpacker
The next time when you're calling for the restaurant check in VN, write on an invisible piece of paper on your palm . Of course, make eye contact with a waiter when you do so or people will just think you're plain out of your mind. This really beats having to say something in unintelligible Vietnamese and getting more than just a check...
The same custom holds for Singapore. It doesn't seem to work for Korea and Japan though, I tried it and it cast serious doubts on my IQ level.
Swimming, Sliding, Relaxing
by King_Golo
If you think that Saigon is too hectic, you should take a trip to Mui Ne, approximately 150km (i.e. 4 hours by bus) away from the city. Open buses run regularly every morning. Mui Ne is a wonderful place to enjoy beach life: It's got a lot of resorts directly at the beach, you can swim, dive or just get your skin tanned. For some action, rent a motobike or a car with driver and go to the famous sanddunes. Lots of small children will await you and offer you to go sliding with them. For a small fee, you can rent a bobsleigh-like thing and slide down the dunes. It's fun if you manage to actually slide - the sand is too blunt, so it's not easy. Apart from these sports activities, you should explore the dunes yourself. They are wonderful in the early evening light. Not far away, there's also a little canyon (Red Canyon), that reminded me of the Grand Canyon, although it's only some 100m long and maybe 15m high. But the colour is the same!
When going back to your resort, try to reach Mui Ne's little harbor at sunset. I promise you that it's a view you will never forget! swimsuit and hiking boots
Ceremonial Robes
by keeweechic
Different garments and headwear represent different ranks in the religion. Its truly an amazing sight, viewed from a balcony above the proceedings. Tourist and Caodaists alike usually crowd the ceremonies.
Location: Cao Dai Temple, Tay Ninh
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