I must test my blog before I leave. In 4 months but yet again, it's better to take a bit of advance rather than procrastinating. I realized that my digital camera is not working so there's another thing I'm glad I tested before leaving.
About my trip, I plan to leave from Montreal on January 15th 2009 going to Hanoi. From Hanoi I want to see Halong Bay, then head off to Mount Fansipan. Trek the mountain that borders Vietnam and China at over 3000 meters so I'm thinking a 3 day trek and the rest see the hill tribe villages around Sapa and on the way to the mountain. That's what is "planned" for northern Vietnam. Central Vietnam will be Hue and Hoi An for tailor made clothes. Then it's off to a few days on the beach in Nha Trang for whatever feels right.... maybe a little scuba diving, eating, relaxing, meeting new people. This is my vacation part of the trip so I plan on not planning. :-) After relaxing it's off the Ho Chi Minh City (capital of Vietnam) for some not-so-relaxing time. A city is a city so there's usually a lot of people and few space (read: crowded). Nothing official in HCMC other than meeting locals (couchsurfing probably) and the Cu Chi Tunnels just for the heck of it. After HCMC it's the end of Vietnam and I'm off to Siem Reap, Cambodia to see the glorious Ankgor Wat which I was told were not to be missed. Especially for the sunrise early in the morning. Towards the end of my trip I'll have to go to Bangkok, Thailand because my plane leaves on the February 9th 2009. In Bangkok I've been advised to see the Grand Palace, the Jim Thompson House, floating market and I also want to go to the weekend market since it's the end of my trip I don't mind a bit of shopping to full up my backpack.
I'm up for suggestions if anyone has some no-miss places to visit or to stay. I prefer budget accomodation but yet again I think south-east Asia is mostly inexpensive.
About my trip, I plan to leave from Montreal on January 15th 2009 going to Hanoi. From Hanoi I want to see Halong Bay, then head off to Mount Fansipan. Trek the mountain that borders Vietnam and China at over 3000 meters so I'm thinking a 3 day trek and the rest see the hill tribe villages around Sapa and on the way to the mountain. That's what is "planned" for northern Vietnam. Central Vietnam will be Hue and Hoi An for tailor made clothes. Then it's off to a few days on the beach in Nha Trang for whatever feels right.... maybe a little scuba diving, eating, relaxing, meeting new people. This is my vacation part of the trip so I plan on not planning. :-) After relaxing it's off the Ho Chi Minh City (capital of Vietnam) for some not-so-relaxing time. A city is a city so there's usually a lot of people and few space (read: crowded). Nothing official in HCMC other than meeting locals (couchsurfing probably) and the Cu Chi Tunnels just for the heck of it. After HCMC it's the end of Vietnam and I'm off to Siem Reap, Cambodia to see the glorious Ankgor Wat which I was told were not to be missed. Especially for the sunrise early in the morning. Towards the end of my trip I'll have to go to Bangkok, Thailand because my plane leaves on the February 9th 2009. In Bangkok I've been advised to see the Grand Palace, the Jim Thompson House, floating market and I also want to go to the weekend market since it's the end of my trip I don't mind a bit of shopping to full up my backpack.
I'm up for suggestions if anyone has some no-miss places to visit or to stay. I prefer budget accomodation but yet again I think south-east Asia is mostly inexpensive.
p.s. The picture is in Montreal but I thought an Asian inspired picture would be cool for my South-East Asia trip.
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Love your Blog ... hope you'll keep us to date when your overthere ... be careful and take risks don't say what if....just do ... you got this far why not a little more ... and have fun for me too cause i wish i had the once of courage to do what your doing this is big and i'm proud of you ... U go GIRL
hey,
when you get to Vietnam, check out www.nhatranglive.com once in Nha Trang. Helpful info on things to do and see. hope this help,
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Hey Ali, WoW! WOW!, I'm speachless. The great adventure awaits you. I have a friend that went to Malaisia for a few months and (even if it really is not in the same area) she just love the adventure. I do think, however that the key to success in all travel is being well prepared and well informed. Please take all precautions. Love Nathalie
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