Posted on July 13, 2008 by Duckingforks
Name:
Greenfield (Dong Xuan) Hotel, 423 Cau Dai Street, Hoi An.
Contact:
Phone – 863 484
Web – www.greenfieldhotel.com
What’s On Offer?
The Greenfield Hotel provides cheap, clean and friendly accommodation. As a drop of point for several bus companies, the hotel does fills up quickly. Rooms are basic, but have the mod cons that you need for pleasant stay, [...]
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Posted on July 6, 2008 by Duckingforks
Hoi An Fish Markets
Located behind the main market area on the river, the local Hoi An fish market is a real photographers dream. Best to visit around 6 – 7am each morning when it’s at it’s busiest.
Cooking Classes
Hoi An is a great place to do a cooking class. Many cafes and restaurants now offer [...]
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Posted on April 18, 2008 by Duckingforks
With summer fast approaching, Hanoi is becoming hotter by the day. So when you’re worn out and fed up with the horns, crazy traffic and postcard sellers - who you going to call…….?
The Army Hotel would be a good start! Located on Pham Ngu Lao Street (behind the Opera House) the Army Hotel is a [...]
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Posted on April 13, 2008 by Duckingforks
The local currency is Vietnamese Dong and a while back I made a squidoo lens all about Vietnamese Money which explains a little about exchange rates and where to get money from.
Today I was looking at the Oz Traveller Blog and read about a handy link called Master Card Global ATM Locater.
Located in some 210 [...]
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Posted on April 8, 2008 by Duckingforks
Bia Hoi or Fresh Beer is widely available through out the North of Vietnam. This image was taken at the popular “Bia Hoi Corner” set on Dinh Liet Street in Hanoi’s Old Quarter. Anything but flash, this is a great place to hang out after a hard day exploring the city.
Dirt cheap and varying in [...]
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Posted on February 26, 2008 by Duckingforks
Below are 7 Travel Tips for those heading to Vietnam.
Got any more tips? Leave a comment with your Vietnam travel tip!
Electricity – Vietnam’s electricity is 220V. Power points are the 2 pin type. Power adaptors can be purchased easily at markets or supermarkets’ [...]
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Posted on February 22, 2008 by Duckingforks
As with most Asian Countries, Vietnam is country that thrives on negotiation, bartering and haggling, when it comes to buying even the most simplest of things.
So here is a short list of basic prices for everyday items:
Transport
Motor Bike Taxi (Xe Om) – approx 3,000VND p/km
Public [...]
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Posted on February 22, 2008 by Duckingforks
The following list of numbers will help in an emergency or should you require information whilst in Vietnam.
Telephone Operator – 110
Enquires - 116
Police – 113
Fire – 114
Medical Aid (Ambulance) – 115
Information – 1080
Hanoi Information Centre – 1081
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