Comments for The Vietnam blog

Comment on Fixing a Mac in Saigon by Beth

Beth — Mon, 17 Jun 2013 13:28:23 +0000

Hi, I live in Hoi An and have a MacBook. I think I might need a new sound card. I think this because every time I use skype it’s a really bad connection on the other end. It’s not skype – I’m sure it’s my computer. Do you know of any reputable Mac service store in Hoi An or Danang? Thanks for your help. Beth

Comment on Putting your motorbike on the train in Lao Cai by Sarah Turner

Sarah Turner — Fri, 07 Jun 2013 02:32:35 +0000

Hi Luis. I don’t know for sure why you have to drain the gasoline but I assume it is for safety – not a great idea to have bikes full of gas on a moving train. They are supposed to give it back to you on arrival but in reality that is not going to happen, so make sure you don’t have much in the tank. I don’t know if the prices are still valid. I’ll be in Sapa later this month so will try to check it out then. Sarah

Comment on Saigon’s best Western restaurants by Paul

Paul — Thu, 06 Jun 2013 12:24:51 +0000

I noticed a few more western restaurants around HCMC when I was there a few weeks ago. The local food is great, but definately after a few weeks the desire for something else kicks in!

Comment on Putting your motorbike on the train in Lao Cai by Luis

Luis — Thu, 06 Jun 2013 11:39:48 +0000

Hi, I’m planning to use the train to put my moto and go to Sapa. I didn’t understand about the draining my gasoline to put my bike in the train. What I should I do.

Does all the info matches with 2013 as well as the prices?

Cheers

Luis

Comment on A few good family-style guesthouses in Saigon by Jeff

Jeff — Wed, 05 Jun 2013 05:56:49 +0000

My favourite family-run guesthouse in Saigon is without a doubt Ngoc Hue Hotel, of which this review is outdated > http://www.travelfish.org/accommodation_profile/vietnam/saigon_and_surrounds/ho_chi_minh_city/ho_chi_minh_city/all/4954
since they fused with another guesthouse an renovated the place, also with their own shop and little restaurant. Very close to California Guesthouse.

Comment on Swimming in Hanoi by frere

frere — Sat, 01 Jun 2013 08:40:26 +0000

useful – thanks

Comment on Acupuncture in Saigon by hhoanganh

hhoanganh — Sat, 01 Jun 2013 03:49:34 +0000

The correct address is 388 Pham Van Hai, Ward 1, District Tan Binh or 388 Phạm Văn Hai, Phường 1, Quận Tân Bình in vietnamese.

Comment on Yes, Hanoi has cheap and decent massages by Sarah Turner

Sarah Turner — Wed, 29 May 2013 09:06:26 +0000

Thanks for your comments. Sounds like I need to do a cheap massage Hanoi update!

Comment on Saigon’s best Western restaurants by Violets

Violets — Tue, 28 May 2013 13:25:26 +0000

And how about that great deli in Hai Ba Trung st? They have cheese and terrific bread and great pate. You can buy a picnic.

Comment on Cuc Phuong National Park by frere

frere — Tue, 21 May 2013 06:37:17 +0000

and to anyone and everyone:
i have had issues with agoda and it wouls cost me a fortune to phone them and still not be sure of resolving the issue

people often combine the park with the kenh ga experience -be warned; kenh ga resort appears to be hiding and does not answer the ‘phone!