Vietnam Bravo Hotel Hanoi

... back at half 3 cos we had to get the bus to Hue at 7pm that evening! Everyone on the bus was going mad cos we were the ones who needed to be back, but kept holding everyone up! we didn't give a **** though! we got down around 4 & the tour guide was going mad! We got the boat back to the bus! Broc & I had to stand up on the bus half the way there & the whole way home, so the tour guide said he'd buy us three beers each! Broc shared them out with the rest of the ...

... comfortable lounging furniture and an elegant dining room and bar. The cruise designed and fitted to international standards while maintaining traditional Chinese Junk styling, creating the perfect balance of modern comforts and nostalgic ambiance.<br>Trip general information:<br>* Tour type: Luxury cruising ...

... world! Had a coke at one of the local drinking corners which is like a pub except you sit on plastic stools ( kiddy size) to have a drink &amp; watch the world go by!!<br><br> <br><br>Our hotel is a VERY skiiny building calleed a tunnel building. Lots were built at a certain time as their narrow street frontage meant they paid less taxes.<br><br> <br><br>Today ...

... was propaganda and what was the absolute truth. But nevertheless, it was very interesting to see this take on the war. The lake was also pretty crazy to see. It is down some back alleys and then "poof" a lake with the B-52 sticking out of it.<br> All in all this morning was eventful, cheap, and a great start to the city. Up next is some more sightseeing, booking trips to Halong Bay and Sapa, and then we'll see where the nights goes...

... right change back because he had driven so far. I insisted that he give me the proper change but he refused. Finally, after being ripped off twice and scammed once, I found a decent place to stay that had an room available. <br><br>As soon as I ate some food, I booked an overnight train for tomorrow to Sapa. I can't wait to get out of this hell hole. This is by far the worst city I've ever been to. Its too bad I'm flying out of here because I really don't want to come back.

... them, the ladies may seem sweet but can become 'fierce' at the end of the trip when they want a tip. Our rower, with a smile that would melt your heart, started saying "excuse me, look (showing us here hands) I very tired". As we got closer it became "very tired, some pay money" and when we got off "you pay, you pay". We gave her a tip but she wasn't to happy with the Canadian couple that only had $5000 dong (40 cents AUD) left to tip her.

... through town where everything is covered by a coating of coal dust. The street, sidewalks and buildings are all a grey colour.<br>When we arrive at Holong Bay &amp; there is a short delay until all the the fellow passangers arrive about 20 people.<br>We are all conveyed to the Junk by tender where we are given keys to our rooms where we can freshen up before meeting in the dining room for light lunch, welcome drink and a run down on the itinerary for the ...

... it looked more like intestines, so I ate that, it was not bad... We went back and used the internet at the hotel. When we went up to the room I noticed that my sweatshirt was not with the laundry that Bill had picked up. We went back to the spot and a Vietnamese girl from Toronto helped us to explain to the guy what we were missing. He called his home and it is there. We have to return in the morning to pick it up. UGH! First our all of ...

... prendre la chance que Gringo et sa bande se fassent sortir par le fond de culotte???...hmmm, peut-etre leur payer une tournée? Après tout, ca me couterait probablement un gros 5$ pour me faire plein d'amis!!!................OK, OK.on s'est finalement tapé le resto de l'hotel...dooohhhhhh! Peut-etre la prochaine fois!!! Ensuite, on s'est tapé l'ambassade Canadienne pour aller chercher le passeport temporaire du poutch. Donc, on pourrait techniquement ...

... bus. We reached Hanoi at 3am but by using a taxi we found accommodation easily. Rooms are a bit pricey as in every large city, but sharing a room with Mascha was mutually beneficial. Hanoi is a busy city with fairly large and interesting old quarter. Streets are seeded with street vendors and hawkers, cyclo and moto drivers keep offering their service every 10m, but in spite of this all you feel somehow comfortably here. Hanoi is ...