Vietnam 2017

August 2017

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- Aug 7, 2017, 5:50pm
- ⛅ 31 °C
- Altitude: 13 m
- Vietnam Ho Chi Minh City Thông Tây Hội Tan Son Nhat International Airport 10.815818, 106.66417710°48’57” N 106°39’51” E
Day 1
Let's go to Vietnam
August 7, 2017 in Vietnam ⋅ ⛅ 31 °C
Our flight starts from Munich via Berlin, Abu Dhabi to Ho Chi Minh City.
Our first flight from Munich to Berlin was 15 minutes late so we really had to hurry since we only had 1 hour transit.
The second flight from Berlin to Abu Dhabi via Airberlin was really bad. The seats were very close to each other an the woman in front of me pushed hear seat back all the way as soon as we took off. I could hardly see the inseat TV and getting out of my seat was a circus act.
On the flight from Abu Dhabi to Ho Chi Minh we were really lucky! Our seats were double booked so we received two upgrade to business class. Never slept that good on a plane!
In about hour we will be landing. Looking forward to this new Country!Read more
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- Aug 8, 2017, 1:15am
- ⛅ 26 °C
- Altitude: 7 m
- Vietnam Ho Chi Minh City Quận Ba 10.767128, 106.69086410°46’2” N 106°41’27” E
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Day 2
First evening in Saigon
August 8, 2017 in Vietnam ⋅ ⛅ 26 °C
After arriving at the Airport we chose to take the public bus. As preparation we checked out which bus number to take and found the yellow bus with number 190 quite fast. For only 20.000 VND per Person, the Bus took us in only around 20 minutes to Ben Tanh Market. From there, we had a short walk to our Hostel Giang Son 2.
The room is clean, quiet and really cheap. Furthermore cameras everywhere are giving us a secure feeling.

Afterwards we had a walk and dinner through the Backpacker your party area next to the hostel. Loud Music, people, colours and fun everywhere. Again we felt very comfortable and never had a problem with getting the wrong change or being traded in a bad way. Attention: Shishas are quite expensive ( 225.000 ) and the restaurants shows prices without tax sometimes ( which will be added afterwards ).

It was an amazing first evening. Looking forward to seeing the rest of the City!Read more
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- Aug 8, 2017, 11:19am
- ⛅ 31 °C
- Altitude: 16 m
- Vietnam Ho Chi Minh City Đa Kao Rạch Cầu Bông 10.778695, 106.70010310°46’43” N 106°42’0” E
Day 2
Ho Chi Minh city walk
August 8, 2017 in Vietnam ⋅ ⛅ 31 °C
From our Hostel we started to Ben Tanh Market. The Market is colourful and you can get nearly everything. Starting with T-Shirts ending with living water snakes. Compared to other asian countries I found it refreshing that a friendly smile and a no was accepted. In other countries people keep trying to sell you something which is annoying. Be aware that there is nearly no circulation inside. So the heat stays in the hall.

Afterwards we went on to Notre Dame. Unfortunately Notre Dame was closed due to renovation. Nevertheless it is worth a visit.

Directly opposite to Notre Dame you find the old postal office. The Office is still productive an the Architecture is great. It is nice to watch the people coming and going and you will find a mixture of locals and tourists.

After Notre Dame we made a stop in the Restaurant Au Parc - highly recommended and went on to the War Museum. In the beginning it says that you should have a good stomach. An indeed the history is made up quite well and many of the pictures will make you feel bad and feel sorry for what mankind is able to do.

After a sleeping break - jet lack is saying hello - we had a short walk to the river, watched a ceremony at the city hall and finished the great time with a beer on The View Rooftop Bar which is another recommendation!Read more
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- Aug 9, 2017, 3:50pm
- ⛅ 27 °C
- Altitude: 10 m
- Vietnam Tỉnh Bình Dương Ấp Bốn 11.147317, 106.46038811°8’50” N 106°27’37” E
Day 3
Cu Chi Tunnels
August 9, 2017 in Vietnam ⋅ ⛅ 27 °C
Today we decided to visit the famous tunnels of Vietnam in Cu Chi area. As we found out there are two locations: the location most tourist busses and booked tours go to and a second place not that crowded and reachable via public bus.
We chose the second one by taking the bus Nr 13 from District 1 Bus Terminal to Cu Chi. Unfortunately the traffic was quite bad so it took us about 1:45 to Cu Chi. There you switch to Bus 79 to Ben Duoc. Better tell the driver to kick you out in Ben Duoc, near the tunnel!

From there it is only a few meters to the area including the tunnels, the Tempel, a paintball are and a shooting Range. I did not quite get the last two.

We payed 90.000 entry per person and the guide was included. The tour starts with a movie, a showboard and an explanation of what and how and ends with the highlight: the tunnels. You will have the opportunity to walk trough some including entering through one original hole which is insanely small.

The way back was the same in reverse order. There is a nice lady selling fruits and water directly at the street in front of the tunnel area. She told us how long we will approximately wait until the bus arrives and also offered some benches to wait on.Read more
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- Aug 10, 2017, 1:02am
- ⛅ 26 °C
- Altitude: 15 m
- Vietnam Tỉnh Bình Thuận Ấp Thiện Sơn 10.95265, 108.24731210°57’10” N 108°14’50” E
Day 4
Sleeper Bus to Mui Ne
August 10, 2017 in Vietnam ⋅ ⛅ 26 °C
From Ho Chi Minh we took a sleeper Bus to Mui Ne tonight. The bus ride took nearly 4 hours but the ride was amazing. Sleeper busses should be used in Europe too. Especially for this amazing price of only 150.000 ( booked directly in our Hostel )Read more
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- Aug 10, 2017, 7:13pm
- ⛅ 28 °C
- Altitude: Sea level
- Vietnam Tỉnh Bình Thuận Ấp Thiện Sơn 10.950937, 108.24622310°57’3” N 108°14’46” E
Day 4
Lazy day in Mui Ne
August 10, 2017 in Vietnam ⋅ ⛅ 28 °C
After the Bus travel we decided to spend a lazy day in Mui ne with relaxing at the pool, doing a walk on the beach and having a dinner in a food court near our hotel.

The beach of Mui Ne is not really nice at the place we are. Quite dirty, not much fun to walk along and always interrupted by new built hotels.

So there are not many news for today. Stay tuned. See you tomorrow.Read more
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- Aug 11, 2017, 6:00am
- ⛅ 26 °C
- Altitude: 77 m
- Vietnam Tỉnh Bình Thuận Ấp Nhơn Hòa 11.07107, 108.42780311°4’16” N 108°25’40” E
Day 5
Sunrise in the White Sand Dunes
August 11, 2017 in Vietnam ⋅ ⛅ 26 °C
We booked our tour one day before in a small office next to little Mui ne. The tour price for the private tour was 500.000 VND. Our tour started at 4:30 in the morning. We decided to go for a private tour since we wanted to have enough space and time to enjoy everything.
The first stop was the white sand dunes some km behind Mui ne. The reason you start so early is that you are supposed to see the sunrise from the dunes. And so did we.
It was an amazing fireball coming up behind the sea and we - together with 100 other tourists - enjoyed the sunrise.Read more
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- Aug 11, 2017, 6:49am
- ⛅ 26 °C
- Altitude: 58 m
- Vietnam Kon Tum Mui Ne 10.94832, 108.29225210°56’54” N 108°17’32” E
Day 5
Red Dunes
August 11, 2017 in Vietnam ⋅ ⛅ 26 °C
The red dunes where our thirst stop on the tour. It is nice to stand in a small field of red dunes. Well... we have been to Abu Dhabi before which is something completely different. Nevertheless: Interesting.Read more
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- Aug 11, 2017, 7:18am
- ⛅ 26 °C
- Altitude: 6 m
- Vietnam Kon Tum Mui Ne 10.94078, 108.27897610°56’27” N 108°16’44” E
Day 5
Fishing Village
August 11, 2017 in Vietnam ⋅ ⛅ 26 °C
The second stop on our tour was the fishing village of Mui Ne. At the first moment - looking down from the street - one does not recognize how amazing it is to watch these people. You definitely have to go down, see ales lying all over the beach, seeing fisherman bringing new fish in their families sorting, cleaning and selling the amazingly fresh fish.
Definitively something you should not miss.Read more
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- Aug 11, 2017, 8:02am
- ⛅ 26 °C
- Altitude: 18 m
- Vietnam Tỉnh Bình Thuận Ấp Khánh Phước 10.95478, 108.25836910°57’17” N 108°15’30” E
Day 5
Fairy Stream
August 11, 2017 in Vietnam ⋅ ⛅ 26 °C
Last stop of our tour was the Fairy Stream. Honestly we imagined something different under this. So, we where surprised in a good way. The Fairy Stream is actually a Stream with only a few centimetre depth running through some colourful and mystic rock formations. Walking through the Stream is really refreshing and the view is nice. Make sure not to miss it.Read more
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