The first day was spent exploring the city. Our hotel was in backpackers central, so there was loads of things to do and people to meet. We decided to book our transport all the way through Vietnam. We booked an open bus ticket that stops off at 5 major cities for $40. We have to use it within a month. Since its Chinese New Year at the end of the month and buses will be busy we may have to pay a few dollars more during the silly season which lasts a couple of we...