Lonely Planet Vietnam (Travel Guide)

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I do have their copy for Italy, and it has some evergreen information pertaining to the ancient buildings that will never change. I don’t think I’d know what was being talked too well without some prior knowledge to said location. It must be difficult living in a one party state and writing about the country - do the journalists place a positive spin on things or even self-censor to make sure they have a trouble free time?

In free liberal democracies that's fine but I wonder about the value in one party states like Vietnam. The map of Ha Tien town showed a bridge that was no longer there and the guy in a guesthouse 'with extra smiles' (according to this book) was terribly rude.In 1972 that’s all Tony and Maureen Wheeler needed for the trip of a lifetime – across Europe and Asia overland to Australia.

Kayak through Halong Bay, sample street food in Hanoi and immerse yourself in a rich history; all with your trusted travel companion. For more tips on planning a trip to Vietnam, including what to wear and what to book in advance, see our planning tips. Abbiamo utilizzato questa guida per organizzare un viaggio in Vietnam ed ha fatto veramente la differenza. There are a lot more photos but the layout is messy, confusing, not properly thought of and all over the place.The 103 third parties who use cookies on this service do so for their purposes of displaying and measuring personalized ads, generating audience insights, and developing and improving products. The Perfect Choice: Lonely Planet's Vietnam is our most comprehensive guide to Vietnam, and is designed to immerse you in the culture and help you discover the best sights and get off the beaten track.

We use Google Analytics to see what pages are most visited, and where in the world visitors are visiting from. Over the past four decades, we've printed over 145 million guidebooks and phrasebooks for 120 languages, and grown a dedicated, passionate global community of travellers. In accordance with The Post Office, the last recommended date for Christmas posting is 18th December (2nd Class) and 20th December (First class). Whether you’re exploring a country or an entire continent, our durable and waterproof Planning maps come in an easy-fold design held inside a handy slipcase. Vietnam is probably not the most obvious place to visit on holiday although I think it's one of the more places to visit for students on their gap year.While I was sceptical because the internet is a vast tool, it really highlighted things I am interested in and didn't even know it! Immerse yourself in history Hoi An Old Town’s lanes; dive into energetic Ho Chi Minh City, and trek verdant rainforest mountains in Phong Nha-Ke Bang National Park; all with your trusted travel companion. Hanoi is the capital city and one place worth visiting in particular is the Aerospace Museum which has Mig Fighters on display. I used to love that they covered stuff like the arts and books and CDs and different things so I could learn more about the culture through the arts. best-selling guide to Vietnam Lonely Planet Vietnam is your passport to the most relevant, up-to-date advice on what to see and skip, and what hidden discoveries await you.