Vietnam

[T4920]

@IH-GARY I'll definitely be checking this out, I'm in Nottingham every other week!

[Tobi]

@T4920 I lived in Nottingham (and not in a nice area) for 2 years. Enough for a lifetime

[IH-GARY]

@T4920 the egg coffee is also top notch! BDS is in the Snienton Market just around the corner from Neon Raptor. The cakes with homemade marshmallow were also tempting, but I was stuffed!

[T4920]

@IH-GARY love an egg coffee! Neon Raptor is always my first stop in Nottingham, grandparents used to live in Snienton so always used to pass through the market.

Also love Black Iris brewery just outside the city and Junkyard Bar for drinks around town

[tody]

@T4920 said in Vietnam:

Neon Raptor

I'd join you there instantly.

[T4920]

@tody was that one the stop of your great British beer tour??

[tody]

@T4920 Just made it as far as York, probably never would have reached Nottingham anyway

[T4920]

@tody Vocation, North, Brew York, more than enough quality breweries there to keep you occupied

My favourite in Leicestershire (where I live) is Round Corner, they focus on more traditional styles, but they're always top quality!

[bryaneidins70]

Travelling to Vietnam in December and looking for any recommendations/experiences.

Plan will be to fly into Hanoi - Bai tu long bay - Hue - Denang (by train) - Phu Quoc - Ho chi min and then home.

[goosehd]

@bryaneidins70 I have merged your topic here as there was a very good Vietnam thread created previously but located in the general discussion (which has now been moved to the guide area). It might act as inspiration for your trip and allow others who have travelled here previously to add their own insights.

@Fadez moved your topic to rest of Asia.

[goosehd]

@T4920 @Mizmazzle @Denman-John @endo Have any suggestions to add to @bryaneidins70 upcoming trip?

[T4920]

@bryaneidins70 if time is on your side, Sapa north of Hanoi is an absolute amazing place to spend a few days. The hospitality of the Hmong people that host guests in their own hand built homes is one of my favourite experiences every whilst travelling!

Also, Phong Nha is a great stop on the way down south from Hanoi for its caves and natural water parks. It was also my favourite spot for riding as the roads are so wide and empty with the most beautiful rolling green scenery.

[endo]

@goosehd said in Vietnam:

@endo Have any suggestions to add to @bryaneidins70 upcoming trip?

I was there in 1994. It was amazing, but it might not be entirely up to date anymore.

[Giles]

Not quite......

[Mizmazzle]

We found Phong Nha to be a really lovely place. Lazy river, lots of trees, and visiting the caves with a guide was one of the coolest experiences of our lives.
I generally stay out of the big cities when traveling, but I really enjoyed Hanoi. So much to wander around and check out.
I don't think you can go wrong in the whole country. Its a fantastic place to travel and the people, food, and bus systems are just amazing.