From the capital of Vietnam – Saigon, I was heading to the capital of Cambodia – Phnom Penh. The friendly border between these two countries and the short distance between the capitals encouraged me to travel by land, in a bus instead of flying. Anyone who has crossed borders by land, will agree about the…
Category: Vietnam
My Experience with Public Transport in Vietnam
I was on a time constraint during my Vietnam trip and hence could not experience the public transport system as much as I would have liked to. Despite that, I tried my best to sample the options in front of me. I took flights between major cities but was able to do a couple of…
My Experience at Ben Douc, Cu Chi Tunnels
The tunnels at Củ Chi are a popular tourist attraction today, but they once housed people during war. These tunnels are part of a network that ran from Saigon to the Cambodian border. The tunnels in the Củ Chi district alone are estimated to be about 250km. Currently, visitors can visit a very small segment…
Vietnam – A Solo Traveller’s Overview
I have an ever-growing and never-ending bucket list of destinations. When short on time, I make quick trips to most convenient location on my bucket list. When time is not a problem, I add places around my favored destination to my itinerary. Vietnam was one such destination for me. Cambodia; especially the temple complex at…