Stepping Into Vietnam 2010

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This trip to Vietnam marked my first backpacking experience. My friendship with many Vietnamese friends in Australia is the turning point of my interest in Vietnam. Many whom today after escaping persecution from the communists in the late 70s and early 80s, could not return to their motherland for fear of persecution. And their fears are real. I am sure the communist apologists will say otherwise.

The plan was originally only a short trip to Ho Chi Minh City but gradually expanded as my interest in many Vietnamese cities grew. The most rewarding experiences I had gained from this 22 days travel were the street foods, the majestic natural landscapes and the first hand war stories and feelings from the remaining vietnamese people.

The great bit of the trip was that it started during the Tet Lunar New Year and the entire country was on the move. Accommodation and transportation were overwhelmed but the atmosphere was electric. In fact everything in Vietnam was overwhelming, from the local culture to the landscapes both political and natural.

When in Vietnam, you step out of your comfort zone. I did and I enjoyed it. So come on and step out!

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  Hanoi Touchdown   Hanoi, Vietnam on Feb 16, 2010 1 picture 0 comments
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  A walk in history   Hanoi, Vietnam on Feb 17, 2010 1 picture 0 comments
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  Rocking in the waters of Halong Bay   Halong Bay, Vietnam on Feb 18, 2010 17 pictures 0 comments
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  A Cat Ba Island experience   Cat Ba, Vietnam on Feb 19, 2010 61 pictures 0 comments
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  Vietnam on the move   Hanoi, Vietnam on Feb 20, 2010 24 pictures 0 comments
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  Nostalgic train ride   Lao Cai, Vietnam on Feb 21, 2010 42 pictures 0 comments
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  Entered Paradise - Sapa   Sa Pá, Vietnam on Feb 22, 2010 49 pictures 0 comments
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  Thousand Happy Souls in Sapa   Lao Cai, Vietnam on Feb 23, 2010 26 pictures 0 comments
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  Floating around at Tam Coc   Ninh Bình, Vietnam on Feb 24, 2010 0 pictures 0 comments
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  A Date with Uncle Ho   Hanoi, Vietnam on Feb 25, 2010 1 picture 0 comments
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  Historical Hue   Hue, Vietnam on Feb 26, 2010 7 pictures 0 comments
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  Platoon   Dong Ha, Vietnam on Feb 27, 2010 43 pictures 0 comments
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  Charmed in Hoi An   Hoi An, Vietnam on Feb 28, 2010 31 pictures 0 comments
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  The mysterious Champa Kingdom   An Chinh, Vietnam on Mar 1, 2010 30 pictures 0 comments
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  Natural Air Conditioning at Dalat   Nha Trang, Vietnam on Mar 2, 2010 43 pictures 0 comments
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  A Tourist in Dalat   Dalat, Vietnam on Mar 3, 2010 34 pictures 0 comments
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  Napalm Death in Saigon   Ho Chi Minh City, Vietnam on Mar 4, 2010 0 pictures 0 comments
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  Feeding the communist mozzies   Cái Răng, Vietnam on Mar 5, 2010 50 pictures 0 comments
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  Brokedown on the streets of Ho Chi Minh City   Ho Chi Minh City, Vietnam on Mar 6, 2010 52 pictures 0 comments
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  History Lesson Reinvented   Ho Chi Minh City, Vietnam on Mar 7, 2010 25 pictures 0 comments
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  The Roar   Ho Chi Minh City, Vietnam on Mar 8, 2010 8 pictures 0 comments
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  Tour of Duty Accomplished   Ho Chi Minh City, Vietnam on Mar 9, 2010 6 pictures 0 comments