The Socialist Republic of Vietnam, commonly known as Vietnam, is located in Southeast Asia. The country's history has been shaped by its location between China and India. Straddling lines of trade between north and south, east and west, Vietnam has been a center of human trade, interaction, and conflict for centuries.
Back in 2007, I took a trip to Vietnam. Upon leaving, I swore I’d never go back. The only way I’ll give this place a second chance is if I meet a girl who really wants to travel Vietnam or if some business trip takes me there. Who knows what the future will hold, but for the time being, I never want to return. And the reason for that is one of my most-asked questions. People email me several times a week asking why, in this post about myself, I single Vietnam out as being my least favorite country. What could be so bad about traveling to Vietnam that I would label it that?
Well, I figured it was time to give an answer.
The simple answer is that no one ever wants to return to a place where they felt they were treated poorly. When I was backpacking around Vietnam, I was constantly hassled, overcharged, ripped off, and treated badly by the locals.
Vietnam`s Climate can be divided a tropical and a temperate zone. It is characterized by strong monsoon influences, has a considerable amount of sun, a high rate of rainfall, and high humidity that makes it sometimes feel quite uncomfortable.
Phu Quoc, also known as “Pearl Island”, is located just off Vietnam’s south coast, surrounded by the turquoise waters of the Gulf of Thailand. This idyllic setting creates the perfect conditions for beachfront bliss, with powder-soft sands, gently swaying palm trees and crystal clear seas; pure paradise. Phu Quoc also features a ridge of lush, jungle-clad mountains known as the 99 Peaks, which run down the center of the island and create a spectacular natural backdrop for any adventure. With a verdant national park, traditional villages, markets, temples and modern attractions, including an over-sea cable car to an offshore island, Phu Quoc has much more to offer than just sun, sea and sand. Indeed, the entire island is so idyllic that half the island has been listed as a UNESCO Biosphere Reserve. But Phu Quoc’s main draw is undoubtedly its immaculate coastline and warm, shallow seas that are ideal for all ages. With visa-free stays for international guests and direct flights from many major cities, Phu Quoc is set to become one of the world’s leading island destinations.
Our guide to transport in and around Vietnam shows the variety of ways of getting to and around the country. We’ve included international and domestic airports information, as well as travel information for first time travellers. Thanks to its growing popularity amongst foreign visitors, Vietnam’s accessibility has greatly improved in recent years. Due to the long, narrow dimensions of the country, travelling around Vietnam can take a long time. There are many options for travellers, depending if its time or money that is your chief concern. All the information you need is below.
Buddhism, Confucianism and Taoism are known in Vietnam as the 'triple religion', and all three are prevalent in Vietnamese culture. However, Vietnam owes much of its belief system to folk tales and in the traditional sense, is one of the least religious countries in the world.
