Hi, Only one week to go now so lately have been desperately trying to cram in the nicest bits of Vietnam. Got in from Sapa today which is NW and closeish to China where there's beautiful scenery, amazing hill tribes and colourful markets. The trip there by train takes 10 hrs and the one back today was hell. I decided to go hard seat there and soft sleeper back and almost preferred the hard seat. Got to station and they refused to accept my receipt. When I ...

Hi, I'm in Nah Trang now which is basically lots of tourists, beach and bars. Very fun but I've been lazy and been here too long. Think I'll leave tomorrow. Yesterday I went on a boat trip round some of the islands you see in the photo. Now this was one weird experience. I knew I was in trouble when the guide had to lift his hand so we could follow him through the throngs of tourists. Tonnes of boats all fully laden with westerners and Vietnamese. Firs...

Hi, Three days ago I arrived here in Ho Chi Minh which is a very cool place. Lotsa action and bustle with frequent near misses by the suicidal moto drivers who rule the road. There's fantastic alleyways to get lost in and then stop for food outside a locals house. Not sure many westerners do this as I get some very odd looks. Maybe it's only a local thing but the amount they rip me off I don't think they mind too much. And yesterday, I was continually hass...