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Is Vietnam like Goa?

TRACYM

2006-03-24 13:48:15

Hello all you Goa lovers! Has anyone been to Vietnam and can you tell me if it's anything like Goa?

We've just come back from Goa for the 3rd time and had a fantastic time again. However, I fancy trying somewhere different next year for a change. (I do but my hubby's not so sure). I really want to find somewhere that's laid back and safe yet not commercialised. We like hiring a bike (scooter) and finding great beaches. We don't mind a bit of sight seeing but mainly like to chill out. Any suggestions would be appreciated. Thanks Tracy

yummymummy

2006-03-24 13:58:51

Im not too sure to be honest but when we first started going to Goa in 1996 my dads friend who recommended Goa to us said he was trying somewhere new because Goa was getting too touristy for him, and he chose Vietnam. Ive always wanted to go to Vietnam, heard lots of nice things about it. Take a look on the far east forum on H/T where Fiona is also the mod

They are a friendly bunch so ask questions to your hearts content
Good luck
Nicola

Fiona

2006-03-24 14:02:34

This time in 3 weeks I will be in Vietnam Tracy! Look out for my report in the Far East forum. I do know that prices are really cheap as in Goa( although I don't know if they are as cheap!)There is also a carry on with visas as in Goa. It costs £43 for a visa. The main beach area is Nah Trang - see here for info. Other than that I can't help yet!

maggie om

2006-03-24 15:23:24

tracy and fiona

dont know what vietnam is like but this xmas im giveing goa a break and me an laura are going backpacking round malaysia kuala lumpur penang and langkawi, never been before but i imagine its simular to goa?? maggieomx

Fiona

2006-03-24 15:41:50

Oh good Maggie
You can come and keep me company in the Far East forum!

Betty Boop

2006-03-24 16:00:28

Must admit....Vietnam is pulling me too! Our son is booking there for end of May. Keep us updated Fiona!!! :wink:

maggie om

2006-03-24 17:38:29

fiona

will do fiona not a problem cant wait to go, will give some great raves i hope when i get back??
the problem is iv got to go to egypt first in july i tried to cancel and move malaysia forward but they wont let me cancel my egypt holiday without losein my deposit, :-(( maggieomx

shirleyV

2006-03-24 18:40:48

Vietnam definately on my list too, will probably go there next year, so much to do there it is probably ideal to do a 3 or 4 centre holiday in order to combine culture and sightseeing with the beach.
I have researched Vietnam alot on the net and everyone seems to rave over Hoi An.

TRACYM

2006-04-03 12:58:17

Thanks for all your replies. I'll let you know if/when I get booked! Tracy

Gooner

2006-04-10 08:09:15

HI

I was in Vietnam a few years ago, and it really does depend on where you are planning to go in terms of North or South.

The North is a lot more chilled and serene, and in many parts quite french looking. There were also very few tourists when I visited.

The South on the other hand was a lot more livelier, and probably more like Bangkok was 15 years ago.

Goa is a lot more eveloped than the North, which Ithink is the nicer of the two parts.

Fiona

2006-04-14 14:10:44

well Saigon and the Mekong Delta were brilliant. I will review it on the Far East forum when I get over the jetlag. Just back half an hour ago so signing off here for today!

Betty Boop

2006-04-14 14:12:59