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We went to Vietnam to taste test Snake Wine! Snake wine is traditional to China and Vietnam, and it's made by infusing a whole snake in rice wine! Oftentimes venomous snakes are used! This has to be the craziest drink we've ever tried...watch and see how it tastes! Check out all of our other crazy travel episodes, and subscribe so you don't miss the next one! FIND TIPSY BARTENDER ==================== TWITTER: http://Twitter.com/TipsyBartender FACEBOOK: http://www.facebook.com/TipsyBartender BUY T-SHIRTS: http://www.TipsyBartender.Spreadshirt.com INSTAGRAM: TheRealTipsyBartender WEBSITE: http://www.TipsyBartender.com RINGTONES (Mobile itunes only) : http://www.tunecore.com/music/tipsybartender

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Let's visit a real banh mi production to see how the Vietnamese make their worldwide ubiquitous banh mi baguettes. The real banh mi should be soft, crispy, fluffy, and beautifully golden. Blog post: http://danangcuisine.com/banh-mi/local-banh-mi-production-how-original-vietnamese-baguettesbreads-are-made/ @Filmed at 304 Bakery, Hoi An, Viet Nam Best banh mi shops in Da Nang, Viet Nam: http://www.danangcuisine.com/2012/03/how-many-types-of-banh-mi-are-there-in.html Da Nang Top 10 dishes http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=4it0ulp3Fx8

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The Without Borders boys learn how to make Banh Xeo, a vietnamese specialty, from not only the best Banh Xeo maker in Vietnam, but the best Banh Xeo maker in the world. Anthony Bourdains "No Reservations", was said to have tried it, on their show...this is the way it's made. P.S. Appologies to Thuy for spelling her name wrong. Sorry Thuy! Check out www.withoutborderschefs.com to learn more The Address for this business is: Banh Xeo 46A Dinh Cong Trang Ho Chi Minh/Saigon Vietnam

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In our latest travel video we hop on our bicycles and pedal around the old quarter area of Hoi An, Vietnam in search of custom made dresses for Audrey at the many tailors and custom designers found in and around the central part of town. With over 200 different tailors clustered in Hoi An, it's a rather daunting task to narrow down the selection to just a few different stores. Without a specific shop or store in mind, we had no idea where we'd end up. Luckily, after spending several days exploring Hoi An, a few specific dresses caught Audrey's ever discerning eye. Audrey clearly has a much better eye for this kind of thing than I do ;) When we finally settled on a specific shop Audrey found multiple dresses she liked, but eventually settled on just three to buy. I'm sure it was difficult for her to not walk out with the entire store. I played the role of wonderfully considerate boyfriend holding her bags and carrying our money around with us. To be honest, I had fun watching her shop because I knew she was having the time of her life. The tailor made some adjustments to help the dresses fit perfectly and we ended up paying roughly $18 USD for each dress with a slight discount. I'm sure we could have bargained further; however, we were happy with the price and thought it was a win-win situation. For those shopping in Hoi An for clothes, we recommend visiting several tailors and not feeling overwhelmed by the at times very aggressive nature of the vendors. Being patient and looking around is the key to getting the best deal. It's best not to put down a large deposit on any clothing you purchase as it gives very little incentive for the shop owners to make any potential alterations if needed. Instead pay a minimal deposit and pay the final amount once you've had a fitting and are happy with the end results. Remember to bargain and shop around before making your final decision. With a plethora of stores to choose from taking your time will ensure you get the best quality clothes. Often the prices first quoted are not the ones you end up having to pay - especially if you buy multiple items at the same store. Even if you don't enjoy the back and forth associated with bargaining, you'll be far more respected - even by the shop owners - by doing this: http://nomadicsamuel.com/video-blog/shopping-for-clothes-in-hoi-an Trong video du lịch mới nhất của chúng tôi, chúng tôi nhảy lên xe đạp và đạp xe xung quanh khu vực khu phố cổ Hội An, Việt Nam trong việc tìm kiếm được thực hiện trang phục tùy chỉnh cho Audrey tại nhiều tiệm may và thiết kế tùy chỉnh được tìm thấy trong và xung quanh trung tâm của thị trấn. Với hơn 200 thợ may khác nhau tập trung tại Hội An, đó là một nhiệm vụ khá khó khăn để thu hẹp lựa chọn để chỉ một vài cửa hàng khác nhau. Nếu không có một cửa hàng cụ thể hoặc lưu trữ trong tâm trí, chúng tôi không có ý tưởng mà chúng tôi muốn kết thúc. May mắn thay, sau khi trải qua một vài ngày để khám phá Hội An, một vài trang phục cụ thể bắt gặp ánh mắt bao giờ sành điệu của Audrey. Audrey rõ ràng có một cái nhìn tốt hơn cho loại điều hơn tôi;) Khi chúng tôi cuối cùng định cư trên một cửa hàng cụ thể Audrey tìm thấy nhiều trang phục cô ấy thích, nhưng cuối cùng định cư trên chỉ ba để mua. Tôi chắc chắn đó là khó khăn cho cô ấy để không đi ra với các cửa hàng toàn bộ. This is part of our Travel in Vietnam series. We're making a series of videos showcasing Vietnamese culture, Vietnamese arts, Vietnamese foods, Vietnamese religion and Vietnamese people. http://nomadicsamuel.com/city-guides/hoi-an Proudly presented by: http://nomadicsamuel.com , http://smilingfacestravelphotos.com , http://thatbackpacker.com & http://backpacking-travel-blog.com All photos and video taken by Samuel Jeffery (Nomadic Samuel) and Audrey Bergner (That Backpacker). This video features the song ''Balzan Groove - Kevin Macleod" available under a Creative Commons Attribution-Commercial license.

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Vietnam scooters and mopeds traffic impression Saigon, HCMC On http://www.lifeisjoy.nl you can watch all our movies and read our travelstories. Until 2011 20x round the world, mostly on motorcycles. Vietnam scooters and mopeds traffic impression in Saigon, HCMC, Dalat and more. Please leave a replay on this video or on http://www.lifeisjoy.nl Thank you. tags: azia jhnew Motortravel in Vietnam on KTM dirtbikes visiting Saigon Ho Chi Minh, Cu Chi tunnels, Nha Trang, Phan Thiet HueMe, Vung Tau jhnew around the world RTW coast to coast CTC reis om de wereld motorcycle motorbike motor motorfiets adventure avontuur extreme travel rally stunt holliday vakantie travel offroad off road crash accident Robert Pirsig Ted Simons Ewan McGregor Charley Boorman long way down around diaries Che Guevara Dakkar Baja 1000 himalaya the alps alpen dolomites dolomieten karpaten balkan gebergte sun rain snow monuments nature culture fun happy moviemaker free download gratis repair shop service maintenance troubleshooting manual book not a free download pdf or Haynes youtube zen art relex life is joy lifeisjoy www.lifeisjoy.nl enjoy amazing apologize bad weather torrent must see ghost rider ghostrider crazy madness highway Yamaha YZF R1 Kawasaki KLR650 BMW R1200GS R1200R R1200RS R1200RT R1200S R1150GS Adventure R1150R Rockster R1150RS R1150RT R1200C K1200R K1200S Honda Pan European Africa Twin XR650L XR600R Triump Tiger Ducatie Multistrada Aprilia tuono factory Harley Davidson HD Buell Suzuki V-strom SV1000 Europe Azia America USA Australia Middle East Great Britain Scotland England Isle of Man Netherlands Nederland Holland Germany Switserland Austria Italy Hungary Roemenia Bulgaria Turkey Iran Pakistan India Nepal Sri Lanka Egypt Tunis Malaysia Singapore Dubai Arabische Emiraten Thailand Indonesia Bali Malta Greece Spain Belgium France Monaco Portugal Luxemburg Amsterdam London Berlin Brussel Zurich Bern Rome Budapest Istanbull Tabriz Esfahan Bam Yazd Taftan Quetta Multan Amaritsar New Delhi Kathmandu Kualla Lumpur Chiang Mai Bangkok Kuta Sydney Alice Spring Brisbane California Los Angeles San francisco Las Vegas Phoenix Dallas New Orleans New York Miami Orlando Death Valley Dessert Spring Yoshua Tree National Park Grand Canyon parc Great Barrier Reef Coral Surfers Paradise NP point of interest TomTom Garmin Route66 Navigator Gadget Widget Camper Motorhome Tent Campground Campsite Camping Parking Fuell Empty Full Gas Petrol Fire Metro Subway Railway Train Station MPV Truck Bus NEW New Nieuw Next Fast Slow Foreign Book News Magazine Story Worldmap Google Earth Mapking Mapmanager Vito Flat Tyre Renault Mercedes Fiat 1985 1986 1987 1988 1989 1990 1991 1992 1993 1994 1995 1996 1997 1998 1999 2000 2001 2002 2003 2004 2005 2006 2007 2008 2009 2010 around the world RTW coast to coast CTC reis om de wereld motorcycle motorbike motor motorfiets adventure avontuur extreme travel rally stunt holliday vakantie travel offroad off road crash accident Robert Pirsig Ted Simons Ewan McGregor Charley Boorman long way down around diaries Che Guevara Dakkar Baja 1000 himalaya the alps alpen dolomites dolomieten karpaten balkan gebergte sun rain snow monuments nature culture fun happy moviemaker free download gratis repair shop service maintenance troubleshooting manual book not a free download pdf or Haynes youtube zen art relex life is joy lifeisjoy www.lifeisjoy.nl enjoy amazing apologize bad weather torrent must see ghost rider ghostrider crazy madness highway Yamaha YZF R1 Kawasaki KLR650 BMW R1200GS R1200R R1200RS R1200RT R1200S R1150GS Adventure R1150R Rockster R1150RS R1150RT R1200C K1200R K1200S Honda Pan European Africa Twin XR650L XR600R Triump Tiger Ducatie Multistrada Aprilia tuono factory Harley Davidson HD Buell Suzuki V-strom SV1000 azia jhnew Top Gear BBC

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Now that we've settled into our new base in Chiang Mai, Thailand we though it would be a perfect time for us to discuss our most recent experiences traveling in Vietnam; including what was our favorite places/destinations, food, transportation and budget travel tips. As a brief introduction, Vietnam is one of the most under-rated countries in SE Asia for backpackers and/or travelers given what it offers in terms of value. As a country with diverse landscapes, regional uniqueness and mouthwatering cuisine, I'm still surprised more people aren't flocking here. In terms of our specific journey, we started off in Saigon (Ho Chi Minh City) and ended up covering the Mekong Delta, Nha Trang, Hoi An, Halong Bay, Hanoi and Sapa. If we had more time we wish we could have explored Hanoi longer (we really just used it as a transportation hub) and visited the likes of Dalat and Mui Ne. Our top three attractions in Vietnam were cruising along Halong Bay on a boat tour, being culture vultures in Hoi An and trekking and visiting hill-tribes in Sapa. Ha Long Bay scored high on our list given the extreme beauty of the Karst Limestone cliffs we got to witness up close and personal. Staying overnight on a boat and having the opportunity to interact with other travelers - from all walks of life and different ages - proved to be a top highlight; also, we had the opportunity to try kayaking together for the first time along with visiting a cave and several beaches. Hoi An is a place we could both potentially see ourselves considering strongly as a base in the not too distant future. It had everything we desired in a city including great food, fascinating architecture, local markets worth exploring and countryside & beaches nearby. Sapa, was otherworldly. We've never had such stunning views from our hotel room before and when we decided to venture off trekking we were treated to scenery even more spectacular than our hotel room views - which blew our minds in the first place. The problem with narrowing things down to just three places/attractions is that you leave out a lot of things you really enjoyed. Our preferred method of transportation was taking the train (even though buses were cheaper) given it was the most comfortable journey. If you do take the buses, especially the overnight ones, be prepared for plenty of swerving, honking and random jolts. Even though we were able to sleep through most of the night, it was not restful sleep by any means. A few times, we awoke feeling as though we were going off of a cliff; not terribly pleasant to say the least. If we had to do it over again, we'd have done the entire journey by train. In terms of accommodations we found that we were able to find excellent value around the $17-20 range and when we splurged at $30 we were getting boutique value. In Malaysia (and even Cambodia to a certain extent), we were scrimping and not willing to pay a bit extra for comfort. In Vietnam, we changed our strategy and - in turn - were rewarded with more comfortable beds, air conditioning and reliable wifi; it was certainly money well spent. Overall, Vietnam was our favorite country in SE Asia that we explored over the past three months and we HIGHLY recommend it to others whether you're vacationers, travelers, backpackers or digital nomads: http://nomadicsamuel.com/video-blog/travel-in-vietnam Bây giờ chúng ta đã giải quyết thành cơ sở mới của chúng tôi tại Chiang Mai, Thái Lan, chúng tôi mặc dù nó sẽ là một thời điểm hoàn hảo để chúng tôi thảo luận về những kinh nghiệm gần đây nhất của chúng tôi đi du lịch ở Việt Nam, bao gồm cả những gì đã được các địa điểm yêu thích của chúng tôi / các điểm đến, thực phẩm, giao thông vận tải và du lịch ngân sách lời khuyên. Như một giới thiệu ngắn gọn, Việt Nam là một trong những quốc gia bị đánh giá cao nhất ở Đông Nam Á cho du khách ba lô và / hoặc khách du lịch cho những gì nó cung cấp về giá trị. Là một quốc gia với cảnh quan đa dạng, độc đáo của khu vực và các món ăn mouthwatering, tôi vẫn ngạc nhiên nhiều người không đổ xô đây. Proudly presented by: http://nomadicsamuel.com , http://smilingfacestravelphotos.com , http://thatbackpacker.com & http://backpacking-travel-blog.com All photos and video taken by Samuel Jeffery (Nomadic Samuel) and Audrey Bergner (That Backpacker).

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In our latest travel video we venture off from the cozy confines of our base in Sapa, Vietnam to explore the village of Lao Chai renowned for its Black Hmong tribe. This trek almost didn't happen. Forty eight hours prior I was barfing out of my ass and mouth with a vicious case of food poisoning. Although we had tried pumpkin soup several times, at this one particular restaurant, something wasn't right with the soup when I had it alone that afternoon. The next few days were spent lying in bed, as though I had been run over by a mack truck, alternating with stints in the bathroom. To say it wasn't pleasant would be a massive understatement. Already we had to delay our trek by a day and with an upcoming train ride to Hanoi with a flight leaving the country, it was now or never. Although, I didn't feel anything close to 100% I finally put my foot down making a final decision: we're going! We ended up joining a group of travelers at nearby hotel where we were met by our local guide. As we descended down what was a fairly simple path we quickly deviated to a far more narrow trail that was more challenging of a hike. After several hours of passing through smaller villages where we witnessed farmers tending their rice fields, water buffalo docilely wading in mud, and young villagers playing games while hopping around; we finally reached a point where we could see far off in the distance a pedestrian bridge, which would lead us to where we would have lunch. Along the way a group of ladies wearing handmade traditional black leg warmers, embroidered overcoats, and regional hats followed our group asking a plethora of personal questions with the intention of trying to sell us trinkets later on during lunch hour. Overall, this was the first part of our trekking adventures: http://nomadicsamuel.com/video-blog/hiking-to-lao-chai-village Trong video du lịch mới nhất của chúng tôi, chúng tôi liên doanh ra khỏi sự hạn chế ấm cúng của cơ sở của chúng tôi tại Sapa, Việt Nam để khám phá những làng Lao Chải nổi tiếng với nó đen Hmong bộ lạc. Chuyến đi này hầu như không xảy ra. Bốn mươi tám giờ trước khi tôi được barfing ra khỏi mông và miệng của tôi với một trường hợp luẩn quẩn của ngộ độc thực phẩm. Mặc dù chúng tôi đã cố gắng canh bí đỏ nhiều lần, tại một nhà hàng đặc biệt này, có điều gì đó không đúng với các món canh khi tôi đã một mình vào buổi chiều. Vài ngày tới đã được chi tiêu nằm trên giường, như là tôi đã được chạy trên một chiếc xe tải mack, xen kẽ với thời gian làm việc trong phòng tắm. Nói rằng đó là không vừa ý thì đó là cách lớn. Đã được chúng tôi đã phải trì hoãn chuyến đi của chúng tôi là một ngày và có một chuyến xe lửa sắp tới Hà Nội với một chuyến bay rời khỏi đất nước, đó là ngay bây giờ hoặc không bao giờ. Mặc dù, tôi không cảm thấy bất cứ điều gì gần 100% cuối cùng tôi đặt chân của tôi xuống đưa ra quyết định cuối cùng: chúng ta sẽ! Chúng tôi đã kết thúc tham gia một nhóm khách du lịch ở gần khách sạn nơi chúng tôi đã gặp hướng dẫn địa phương của chúng tôi. Như chúng tôi đi xuống ngã xuống là những gì một con đường khá đơn giản, chúng tôi nhanh chóng lệch đến một đường mòn hẹp xa hơn đó là khó khăn hơn của một tăng. This is part of our Travel in Vietnam series. We're making a series of videos showcasing Vietnamese culture, Vietnamese arts, Vietnamese foods, Vietnamese religion and Vietnamese people. Proudly presented by: http://nomadicsamuel.com , http://smilingfacestravelphotos.com , http://thatbackpacker.com & http://backpacking-travel-blog.com All photos and video taken by Samuel Jeffery (Nomadic Samuel) and Audrey Bergner (That Backpacker). This video features the song 'Gypsy Shoegazer - Kevin Macleod" available under a Creative Commons Attribution-Commercial license.

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In our latest travel video we go a quick little two minute jaunt from our guest house over to Au Lac Restaurant for a delicious Vietnamese vegetarian feast in Nha Trang, Vietnam. This popular little Vietnamese eatery was packed with locals enjoying cheap and affordable lunches. Recommended to us from other travelers, we felt lucky the eatery was located so close to our guest house which was on a bit on the outskirts from the most popular area of the city. The central idea of this restaurant is that there is no menu, one just gets a plate of rice covered by a generous portion of vegetables and tofu dishes along with a cucumber based soup. It's kind of a refreshing change not having to scour over a menu in search of an exact item; the only other time I can vividly remember doing this was when I was at a popular restaurant in Old Dhaka, Bangladesh. This entire meal cost only 35,000 Vietnamese Dong which at the time of publication is only $1.75 USD. Considering Nha Trang is very much a touristy beach city, prices tend to be higher here relative to other parts of Vietnam which made this meal seem like an absolute steal of a deal. Considering how tasty it was it should come as no surprised that we came back often. While tantalizing our taste buds Audrey proclaimed, "This is the best tofu I've ever had." I honestly can't think of many (if any) better budget value meals that this. This just proves that if you're willing to get off of the tourist zone you can find delicious and affordable meals for a fraction of the cost you'd be on the main strip. If one is backpacking and looking to save money I highly recommend checking our local eateries (such as this one) for gormandizing pleasure at rock bottom prices. We were certainly satisfied beyond our initial expectations: http://nomadicsamuel.com/video-blog/vegetarian-feast-in-nha-trang Trong video du lịch mới nhất của chúng tôi, chúng tôi đi một chút hai phút đi chơi nhanh chóng từ nhà khách của chúng tôi qua nhà hàng Âu Lạc cho một bữa tiệc chay Việt thơm ngon tại Nha Trang, Việt Nam. Điều này phổ biến ít quán ăn Việt Nam được đóng gói với người dân địa phương thưởng thức bữa ăn trưa giá rẻ và giá cả phải chăng. Nghị cho chúng tôi từ khách du lịch khác, chúng tôi cảm thấy may mắn quán ăn nằm rất gần với nhà khách của chúng tôi mà là trên một chút ở ngoại ô từ khu vực nổi tiếng nhất của thành phố. Ý tưởng trung tâm của nhà hàng này là không có thực đơn, một trong những chỉ được một đĩa cơm bao phủ bởi một phần hào phóng của các loại rau và các món ăn đậu phụ cùng với một canh dựa trên dưa chuột. Đó là loại một thay đổi làm mới không phải sói trên một trình đơn để tìm kiếm một mục chính xác, chỉ thời gian khác tôi sinh động có thể nhớ làm điều này là khi tôi đang ở một nhà hàng nổi tiếng ở Old Dhaka, Bangladesh. Toàn bộ bữa ăn này có giá chỉ 35.000 đồng Việt Nam mà tại thời điểm công bố là chỉ có $ 1.75 USD. Xem xét Nha Trang là có rất nhiều thành phố bãi biển khách du lịch, giá cả có xu hướng cao hơn ở đây liên quan đến các bộ phận khác của Việt Nam khiến cho bữa ăn này dường như là một tuyệt đối ăn cắp của một thỏa thuận. Xem xét cách ngon đó là nó sẽ đến như là không ngạc nhiên mà chúng ta thường trở lại. This is part of our Travel in Vietnam series. We're making a series of videos showcasing Vietnamese culture, Vietnamese arts, Vietnamese foods, Vietnamese religion and Vietnamese people. Proudly presented by: http://nomadicsamuel.com , http://smilingfacestravelphotos.com , http://thatbackpacker.com & http://backpacking-travel-blog.com All photos and video taken by Samuel Jeffery (Nomadic Samuel) and Audrey Bergner (That Backpacker). This video features the song ''Electrodoodle - Kevin Macleod" available under a Creative Commons Attribution-Commercial license.

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Dưa Giá Another one of my making pickle series:)) Thank you for the encouragement with my English. Again, I had to include some Vietnamese here too. This video is to teach how to make bean sprout pickles. A very popular side dish from South Vietnam, it's a simple dish but not easy to make. Sweet and sour and most importantly, crunchy. If you follow the exact instructions and recipe, you will succeed. Good luck and thank you as always for your support. Vietnamese girl Van Anh can cook show, day nau an dua gia chua bean sprouts, mien Nam Viet Nam Vietnamese cooking Real Vietnamese nha bep kitchen vietnamese pickled salad vegetable

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More info + newsletter format (pdf) with mapped out locations: http://danangcuisine.com/reviews/video-pdf-map-danangs-top-10-dishes-top-10-mon-an-ngon-da-nang/ My criteria in selecting the dishes is to include Danang's specialties - the very basic dishes that you must know about Danang cuisine. More than just tastiness, these foods give definition to the city's history and culture. So embrace, and eat them with your heart. _____________________________________________________ #1 - Mì Quảng: Bà Vị - 166 Lê Đình Dương #2 - Seafood: Hoa Tư 17 Huỳnh Thúc Kháng #3 - Bánh xèo: Bà Dưỡng -- K280/23 Hoàng Diệu #4 - Bún mắm: 110 Huỳnh Thúc Kháng (morning) #5 - Bánh bèo, bánh nậm, bánh bột lọc: Tâm -- 291 Nguyễn Chí Thanh Bà Bé -- 100 Hoàng Văn Thụ #6 - Bún bò: Bà Diệu -- 17 Trần Tống (2-6pm) #7 - Bánh tráng cuốn thịt heo: Mậu 2 - 156 2/9 street Trần II -- 334 Hải Phòng #8 - Bún thịt nướng (+ bò lá lốt, nem lụi) Trang -- 277 Đống Đa Bà Dưỡng -- K280/23 Hoàng Diệu #9 - Bánh canh: 27 Trần Quý Cáp 142 Huỳnh Thúc Kháng #10 - Bún chả cá Hờn -- 113/3 Nguyễn Chí Thanh

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Motorbikes will forever remind me of Vietnam. In no other country are the two-wheeled transport more ubiquitous. They are every where, clogging up the small streets of Hanoi and roaring through the big boulevards of Ho Chi Minh City. The traffic is so dense and the lack of traffic rules so rampant that just crossing the street seems like an Olympic exercise in timing and agility. At first you follow the locals, a bit timid. Eventually you gain enough confidence that you decide it's time to ride a bike yourself. It's a good decision -- do it! Riding a motorbike in Vietnam is a thrill. Take a motorbike taxi, a motorbike tour, or simply ride around aimlessly exploring unseen corners of local cities and the countryside. There's a feeling of freedom and joy that will accompany your ride and certainly you'll want to do it again. I know I did...I still do! www.LaurenBercarich.com www.LaurenInAsia.com

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Discover Vietnam, the Hidden Charm with this video brought to you by Alan Tour Visit us at: http://alantour.com/ Like us on Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/vietnamtravelguide Lying on the eastern part of the Indochinese peninsula, Vietnam is a strip of land shaped like the letter S. China borders it to the north, Laos and Cambodia to the west, the East Sea to the east and the Pacific Ocean to the east and south. Tags: vietnam travel, travel to vietnam, travel vietnam, vietnam travel guide, vietnam travel agency, vietnam travel packages, best time to travel to vietnam, vietnam travel tips, vietnam travel visa, vietnam travel blog, vietnam travel advice, travel to vietnam visa, vietnam travel agent, vietnam train travel, vietnam travel company, vietnam travel information, travel visa vietnam, vietnam luxury travel, vietnam adventure travel, luxury travel vietnam, vietnam travel deals, vietnam today travel, vietnam travel tours, vietnam cambodia travel, best vietnam travel, travel blog vietnam, travel guide vietnam, vietnam travel package, vietnam travel blogs, when to travel to vietnam, adventure travel vietnam, vietnam travel reviews, travel to vietnam and cambodia, vietnam travel tour, travel visa to vietnam, vietnam travel warnings, vietnam travel forum, vega travel vietnam, vietnam travel companies, train travel vietnam, vietnam travel advisory, asia travel vietnam, travel vietnam blog, travel agency vietnam, overseas adventure travel vietnam, travel to vietnam cheap, vietnam travel brochure, ethnic travel vietnam, travel vietnam and cambodia, audley travel vietnam, vaccinations for travel to vietnam, south vietnam travel, travel visa for vietnam, north vietnam travel, travel to vietnam vaccinations, vietnam travel vaccinations, vietnam travel video, visa for vietnam travel, vietnam travel guides, travel to vietnam tips, vietnam travel agents, vietnam travel agency san jose, travel tips for vietnam, visa for travel to vietnam, vietnam travel agencies, travel agent vietnam, vietnam travel photos, how to travel to vietnam, vietnam travel pictures, vietnam package travel, vietnam travel plan, vietnam and cambodia travel, vietnam air travel, vietnam travel map, saigon vietnam travel, vietnam awesome travel, vietnam travel books, visa to travel to vietnam, vietnam travel itinerary, exotissimo travel vietnam, travel insurance vietnam, travel tips vietnam, travel advisory vietnam, travel from vietnam to cambodia, travel vietnam visa, vietnam travel news, travel advice vietnam, air travel to vietnam, best time to travel vietnam, vietnam tour travel, vietnam travel book, travel tour vietnam, travel tours vietnam, vietnam family travel, travel cambodia vietnam, travel deals vietnam, vietnam travel info, cambodia vietnam travel, travel vietnam tips, best vietnam travel guide, vietnam tourism, vietnam tour, vietnam holidays, tour vietnam, vietnam tour packages, travel in vietnam, holidays in vietnam, vietnam tour operator, trips to vietnam, tourism in vietnam, vietnam package tour, vietnam tour package, tour in vietnam, tour to vietnam, tour of vietnam, vietnam tour guide, vietnam adventure tour, vietnam tour operators, tourism vietnam, vietnam tour companies, vietnam classic tour, holidays vietnam, vietnam tour company, vietnam luxury tour, vietnam day tour, vietnam cambodia tour, vietnam culinary tour, vietnam food tour, vietnam adventure holidays, vietnam tourism board, vietnam private tour, train travel in vietnam, vietnam motorcycle tour, vietnam cambodia thailand tour, travel agency in vietnam, vietnam motorbike tour, luxury tour vietnam, north vietnam tour, vietnam bike tour, vietnam tourism statistics, cambodia vietnam tour, hanoi vietnam travel, vietnam family tour, tour du lich vietnam, vietnam tourism guide, bike tour vietnam, private tour vietnam, best tour in vietnam,

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For lunch we headed over to a popular Vietnamese restaurant (Mermaid) in Hoi An, Vietnam to try eating two very unique and local delicacies - Cao Lau (Noodles, pork and greens in a gravy sauce) and White Rose (shrimp dumplings sprinkled with roasted garlic). Both of these dishes are said to have originated from Hoi An - a city know for its culinary delights and cultural attractions. Urban Legend has it that the unique taste of the Cao Lau comes from an unknown water source (from a Cham well) just outside of the city limits. One of the most tantalizing features of this dish has to do with its udon style thick wheat noodles and five spice caramelized broth that accentuates the taste of the chewy pork and fresh greens. On the other hand, White rose is safeguarded as a secret recipe held by only one family in Hoi An. These delicious shrimp dumplings are made out of translucent white dough that is shaped to look like a rose and garnished by flakes of garlic and served with a sweet chili dipping sauce. Known locally as Banh Bao Vac, the name 'white rose' was apparently given by the French. When examining the Vietnamese dish closely it's easy to see how they came up with the name as the outer section certainly could resemble flower petals. The stories of the secret well and highly guarded recipes certainly adds an element of allure to both dishes. How accurate either of these claims actually are is something I don't personally know. What matters is that I found both dishes to be absolutely delicious and I ended up eating them both several times while staying in Hoi An. Overall, we really enjoyed this meal which came close to $5 USD (100,000 Vietnamese Dong). When in Hoi An be sure to enjoy trying White Rose and Cao Lau: http://nomadicsamuel.com/video-blog/white-rose-cao-lau-in-hoi-an Cao lầu is a regional Vietnamese dish made with noodles, pork, and greens and is only found in the town of Hội An, in the Quang Nam Province of central Vietnam. Its unique taste is rumoured to be contributed by the water from an undisclosed ancient Cham well just outside of the town. This rumour is promulgated in a popular guide book and has become something of an urban legend. It is likely that the origin of Cao Lau in Hoi An goes back to the town's history as a trading port. Prior to the Chinese establishment in Hoi An, in the 17th century, the town was also a centre of Japanese trading activity. The famous Hoi An bridge also dates to this period. Cao Lau noodles are clearly derived from Japanese soba noodles. Although there are some who claim that they are Chinese wheat noodles, they are not made of wheat and have a different texture. There are as many variations on this dish as there are households in Hoi An. The noodles are Cao Lau; the way the pork is cooked (or omitted), the greens (the use or absence of mint), the use of lime or chilli jam, these are all variations on a theme. Use Cao Lau noodles and you have Cao Lau: http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Cao_l%E1%BA%A7u White Rose or banh vac in Vietnamese is a dumpling stuffed with shrimp and spices and then steamed in a shrimp broth. The resulting taste is delicate and just a little bit sweet, the dumplings are topped with fried onions giving it a little crunch and saltiness. A foreign tourist coined the name "White Rose" when he visited Hoi An and enjoyed the dumpling. Restaurant owners liked this name and decided to adopt it. After that, the dumpling started to appear in restaurants under the name White Rose rather than banh vac. White Rose dumplings are a a specialty of Hoi An and we have not found them anywhere else. It is said that if visitors have not eaten White Rose dumplings they have not yet enjoyed the taste of the ancient town: http://www.livingif.com/white-rose-vietnam/ Ăn trưa, chúng tôi đứng đầu trên một nhà hàng nổi tiếng Việt Nam (Nàng tiên cá) ở Hội An, Việt Nam cố gắng ăn hai món ngon rất độc đáo và địa phương - Cao Lầu (mì, thịt lợn và rau xanh trong một nước sốt nước sốt) và White Rose (bánh bao tôm rắc rang tỏi). Cả hai món ăn được cho là có nguồn gốc từ Hội An - một thành phố cho biết ẩm thực và văn hóa hấp dẫn. This is part of our Travel in Vietnam series. We're making a series of videos showcasing Vietnamese culture, Vietnamese arts, Vietnamese foods, Vietnamese religion and Vietnamese people. http://nomadicsamuel.com/country-guides/vietnam Proudly presented by: http://nomadicsamuel.com , http://smilingfacestravelphotos.com , http://thatbackpacker.com & http://backpacking-travel-blog.com This video features the song ''Semi-Funk - Kevin Macleod" available under a Creative Commons Attribution-Commercial license.

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Vietnamese street food in Hanoi. Night markets in Vietnam are a great place to eat a little of everything and Hanoi doesn't disappoint. Tons of satay, fruit and noodles on the cheap. I saw - but didn't get - the infamous Doner Kebeb. The night market is on friday, saturday and sunday nights, starts around 7 - but gets better as the evening goes on... More at www.lostandfoundtravel.com Travel, Voyages, Perjalanan, Biura podróży, Путевые расходы, Viagens, Viajes, Resor, การเดินทาง, Cestování, Подорожі, Rejser, Reise, Liike, 旅費, Reisen, Come Raggiungerci, 여행, यात्रा, 旅行

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We've thoroughly enjoyed spending most of our days exploring Ancient Hoi An; however, when we had a chance to bike out to the Vietnamese countryside to visit Tra Que Village for dinner at restaurant noted for its water wheel, we couldn't pass on the opportunity. One of the main highlights of being based in Hoi An are all of the nearby attractions and places worth visiting, such as farmland, small communities and several beaches. Tra Que is a quaint little village situated only 2 kilometers from the Ancient part of Hoi An city. It is famed for producing rich soil praised for its abilities to grow fresh herbs. Many tourists end up staying overnight in this village to experience the lifestyle of a rural farming community. Given that it was a decent distance from our guest house, we decided to hop on our bicycles and head over to the community before sunset. As we pedaled along, we noticed the transition from commercial areas to farmland was very abrupt and we marveled at the Vietnamese farmers wearing conical hats tending their crops. Finally, after getting lost a few times, we pulled up to Tra Que Herb Village Water Wheel restaurant. Walking down a path that was in between crops we eventually approached the large water wheel noticing its rustic charms. Before we sat down to eat traditional Vietnamese cuisine we had the opportunity to actually operate the large water wheel by climbing up a set of stairs, sitting down and pedaling with our feet. It was such a thrill getting to actually set the behemoth rustic wheel in motion. The meal itself featured some of our favorite dishes including Vietnamese country pancakes and papaya salad along with a new dish we'd never tried before - three friends. The service was excellent as our hosts we both gracious and ever welcoming. We kicked ourselves for not coming here sooner because we certainly would have frequented this restaurant on more than one occasion. The meal itself was a knockout; it was literally the best food we've had since arriving in Vietnam. What made the dishes so appealing were the fresh ingredients being used from the farm along with excellent cooking technique which included very scant use of cooking oil. Every bite was packed with an explosion of flavors and we appreciated that all of the ingredients were fresh from the organic garden. This is how food ought to prepared everywhere. After finishing the generous portions offered to us, we bicycled back into Hoi An while experiencing a gorgeous sunset. Overall, this was an experience we'll never forget and if we're back in Hoi An again we plan on making it a part of our daily routine. Thus, we highly recommend you check out the countryside area of Tra Que: http://nomadicsamuel.com/video-blog/tra-que-water-wheel-restaurant http://nomadicsamuel.com/city-guides/hoi-an Chúng tôi đã rất thích triệt để dành phần lớn ngày của chúng tôi khám phá cổ Hội An, tuy nhiên, khi chúng tôi đã có một cơ hội để chiếc xe đạp ra về nông thôn Việt Nam thăm Trà Quế Làng ăn tối tại nhà hàng nổi tiếng với bánh xe nước của nó, chúng ta có thể không vượt qua trên cơ hội. Một trong những điểm nổi bật chính được đặt tại Hội An là tất cả những điểm thu hút gần đó và những nơi giá trị tham quan, chẳng hạn như đất nông nghiệp, các cộng đồng nhỏ và một số bãi biển. Trà Quế là một ngôi làng nhỏ cổ kính nằm chỉ 2 km từ phần cổ Hội An. Nó nổi tiếng với sản xuất đất giàu khen ngợi cho khả năng của mình để phát triển các loại thảo mộc tươi. Nhiều khách du lịch kết thúc ở lại qua đêm trong làng này để trải nghiệm lối sống của một cộng đồng nông nghiệp nông thôn. This is part of our Travel in Vietnam series. We're making a series of videos showcasing Vietnamese culture, Vietnamese arts, Vietnamese foods, Vietnamese religion and Vietnamese people. Proudly presented by: http://nomadicsamuel.com , http://smilingfacestravelphotos.com , http://thatbackpacker.com & http://backpacking-travel-blog.com All photos and video taken by Samuel Jeffery (Nomadic Samuel) and Audrey Bergner (That Backpacker). This video features the song 'by Kevin Macleod available under a Creative Commons Attribution-Commercial license.

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This travel video highlights the best things to do while visiting Saigon along with all of the top attractions one should potentially consider when traveling or touring around Ho Chi Minh City, Vietnam. As one of the most in your face and cocky cities in all of SE Asia (let alone Vietnam) Saigon is best described as functionally chaotic. Taking the time to properly explore the city is an absolute must. The following is a list of seven things to try before you leave the city limits: 1) Buy Quirky Travel Souvenirs Vietnam has more quirky travel souvenirs than just about any other country I've ever visited. From Weasel coffee (that's been pooped out) to snake wine this nation has it all. Come home armed with presents that will either shock or make your friends laugh out loud. 2) Visit the War Remnants Museum The War Remnants museum is the most somber attraction on this list. The war itself was full of atrocities on both sides (although this museum is from the perspective of the north); however, it's the gallery focused on 'agent orange' that really caught our attention. 3) Wander around Thien Hau Pagoda This fascinating Buddhist temple is dedicated to the Goddess of the Sea. In the past, people came here to pray for a safe trip before embarking on a journey out to sea. These days it's noteworthy for its incense burning and coils. 4) Binh Tay Market If you're looking to brush elbows with locals (and tourists) head over to Binh Tay Market for all of the mayhem you can handle. If this place doesn't sell what you're looking for it's unlikely to exist anywhere else on earth. 5) Marvel at the Reunification Palace The former Presidential Palace (now called the Reunification Palace) was once home to the President of South Vietnam. In April, 1975 this all changed when tanks from the north crashed through the gates. The premises have been left to look exactly the way it did many decades ago. 6) Visit Notre Dame Cathedral This stunning Cathedral is a significant landmark in Saigon. Built with red bricks it really stands out and is right beside the General Post Office. Come on Sunday and you'll be treated to mass. 7) Check out the General Post Office Last but certainly not least, make sure to check out the General Post Office. Designed by Gustave Eiffel (that guy who built the Eiffel Tower) when Vietnam was under control of French Indochina, its got a classic timeless appeal: http://nomadicsamuel.com/video-blog/top-attractions-and-things-to-do-while-visiting-saigon-vietnam Hình du lịch này làm nổi bật những điều tốt nhất để làm khi đến thăm Sài Gòn cùng với tất cả các điểm tham quan trên cùng một khả năng cần cân nhắc khi đi du lịch, du lịch thành phố Hồ Chí Minh, Việt Nam. Là một trong những hầu hết trong khuôn mặt của bạn và các thành phố tự mãn trong tất cả Đông Nam Á (cho một mình Việt Nam) Sài Gòn được mô tả tốt nhất như chức năng hỗn loạn. Dành thời gian để khám phá thành phố đúng là phải tuyệt đối. Sau đây là danh sách bảy điều để thử trước khi bạn rời khỏi giới hạn thành phố: 1) Mua đồ lưu niệm du lịch Quirky Việt Nam có quà lưu niệm du lịch kỳ quặc hơn bất cứ nước nào khác tôi đã từng viếng thăm. Từ cà phê Weasel (đó là được pooped ra) để rượu rắn quốc gia này có tất cả. Về nhà được trang bị những món quà đó, hoặc sẽ gây sốc hoặc làm cho bạn bè của bạn cười phá lên. 2) Thăm Bảo tàng Chứng tích chiến tranh Bảo tàng Chứng tích chiến tranh là điểm thu hút ảm đạm nhất trong danh sách này. Bản thân cuộc chiến đầy tàn bạo của cả hai bên (mặc dù bảo tàng này là từ quan điểm của phía Bắc), tuy nhiên, đó là bộ sưu tập tập trung vào "chất độc da cam" mà thực sự gây sự chú ý của chúng tôi. 3) Đi lang thang xung quanh chùa Thiên Hậu 4) chợ Bình Tây 5) Marvel tại Dinh Thống Nhất 6) thăm Nhà thờ Đức Bà 7) Kiểm tra các Tổng cục Bưu điện This is part of our Travel in Vietnam series. We're making a series of videos showcasing Vietnamese culture, Vietnamese arts, Vietnamese foods, Vietnamese religion and Vietnamese people. http://nomadicsamuel.com/city-guides/saigon-ho-chi-minh-city Proudly presented by: http://nomadicsamuel.com , http://smilingfacestravelphotos.com , http://thatbackpacker.com & http://backpacking-travel-blog.com All photos and video taken by Samuel Jeffery (Nomadic Samuel) and Audrey Bergner (That Backpacker). This video features the song ''Elektro Sketch - Kevin Macleod" available under a Creative Commons Attribution-Commercial license.

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Download Danang City Tour Map with highlighted places of interest as recommended in the video here http://dl.dropbox.com/u/62308468/Danang%20city%20tour%20map.pdf This video suggests places to visit and provides necessary information about where to stay, what to eat and drink while you are in Danang (or Da Nang). Da Nang Interntional Fireworks Competition DIFC takes place in April every year. Wondering what to do in Danang City? How to get around and enjoy the beaches in Danang for your next vacation? You've found the right video! For places to eat and latest reviews of Danang food, please visit http://www.danangcuisine.com **You are free to embed this video into your website. No other form of duplication is allowed. ©HelenJourneys. All rights reserved.** Disclaimer: This video was produced in Oct 2011 guided by a local and its content is based on personal opinion. As the city is changing very fast, some of the places might not be up-to-date at the time you visit the city. All constructive feedbacks are welcomed in the comment session below. Thank you and have a nice trip! :)

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The nicest journey I went on during this SE Asia adventure was between Phnom Penh and Ho Chi Minh city. The coach which was most comfortable travelled past many interesting sights, most notably the Mekong river crossing at Neak Luong. I would advise anyone doing the same journey to the leave the coach when on the ferry, to take in the beautiful views of the Mekong river. Unlike Poipet, the border crossing at Babet into Vietnam is professionally run, so there were no dodgy holdups. As mentioned in the video the journey takes about 6 hours. Important advice : On reaching Saigon when leaving the coach make sure you arrange the cost of transportation to a hotel before you make the journey. By David Goorney

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Recommended highly by friends and in online reviews, we were excited to head over to Bale Well (located down a back alley in central Hoi Ain, Vietnam) for a tasty Vietnamese lunch that consisted of Vietnamese rice paper wraps where special ingredients such as country pancakes, fried spring rolls, satay meat skewers, kimchi and vegetables were provided. Well hidden down a back-alley, this gem of an eatery is popular with tourists and locals alike; however, like all hidden gems, it's well worth taking the time to find. The restaurant itself receives the ultimate stamp of approval in my books for being equally as popular with locals as it is vacationing foreigners and expats. The restaurant itself includes simple decor that includes cheap plastic chairs on flimsy metal tables allows you to strictly focus on the food at your table. As much as a enjoy eating in finer establishments, I often find restaurants with the most character are simple in design. Pets and or other charms or quirks only add to the experience. Getting back on topic with the food, in order to make these rice rolls you first grab two layers to form the base where you load it up with fresh veggies, kimchi, spring rolls, skewered meat and country pancakes. Although I'm not always great with my hands, I didn't have any trouble making the rolls after the careful and deliberate instructions for our gracious host. The dipping sauce (which has a peanut consistency) makes each bite memorable. This kind of sweet peanut sauce is something I've had numerous times while eating Vietnamese rolls. What really makes this restaurant stand out from the crowd is the friendly and quirky the service is from the owners and staff. As an example, one of our servers came to our table and picked up a skewer that we full expected she'd use for one of our rolls; however, she quickly plopped it right into Audrey's mouth; I don't Audrey has been fed since she was a child ;) When I was finished dinner she came back over with a wet napkin and wiped my face clean of food and sweat as some Korean diners giggled out loud. I didn't quite know how to react so I just smiled and laughed our loud. It was an interesting experience I'll never forget; I'm quite sure of that ;) Our entire feast came to 180,000 (roughly $9 USD) for the two of us which was great value considering how many of these rolls we stuffed down our beaks. Hopefully we'll have time to come back again before we leave for Hanoi: http://nomadicsamuel.com/video-blog/making-vietnamese-rolls http://nomadicsamuel.com/city-guides/hoi-an BALE Well gets its name from an ancient well famous in the Hoi An area. Many of Hoi An's people use the water from this well because apparently there is no aluminium in it. While Mai's restaurant is not as old as this well left over from the Cham period, it has been operating for over 14 years, first in a tiny shed, and now in a modern two storey house. She started the business herself with four popular dishes that belong to the Hoi An region served with a very special dipping sauce made from soya beans and lots of different herbs and vegetables. She decided to maintain the simple setting she had at the beginning, of low plastic tables and chairs. On both my visits, Bale Well was full with a mixture of a few knowledgeable westerners and local customers. I realized that part of the attraction is the simple menu of four dishes: Banh Xeo(Rice pan cake), Thit nuong(grilled pork), Ram cuon(spring rolls), Nem nuong(grilled pork with sate). BALE Well Restaurant 45/51 Tran Hung Dao Street Hoi An Town (84)(510)864443 Đề nghị đánh giá cao bởi bạn bè và trong đánh giá trực tuyến, chúng tôi đã vui mừng đi qua Bale Well (nằm xuống một hẻm trở lại trong trung tâm Hội Ain, Việt Nam) cho một bữa ăn trưa Việt Nam ngon mà bao gồm giấy gạo Việt Nam kết thúc tốt đẹp nơi các thành phần đặc biệt như bánh nước , chiên chả giò, sa tế xiên thịt, kim chi và rau đã được cung cấp. Cũng nằm khuất trong một con hẻm trở lại, đá quý này của một quán ăn rất phổ biến với khách du lịch và người dân địa phương, tuy nhiên, giống như tất cả đá quý ẩn, nó cũng có giá trị dành thời gian để tìm kiếm. http://nomadicsamuel.com/country-guides/vietnam This is part of our Travel in Vietnam series. We're making a series of videos showcasing Vietnamese culture, Vietnamese arts, Vietnamese foods, Vietnamese religion and Vietnamese people. Proudly presented by: http://nomadicsamuel.com , http://smilingfacestravelphotos.com , http://thatbackpacker.com & http://backpacking-travel-blog.com This video features the song ''Just Nasty - Kevin Macleod" available under a Creative Commons Attribution-Commercial license.

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In our latest travel video we arrive in Sapa and check into our hotel that offers a room with a view overlooking simply breathtaking views of gorgeous mountain vistas in northern Vietnam. Together we have over four years worth of continuous travel and backpacking experience, yet we never experienced a room with as stunning of a view as in our hotel in Sapa, Vietnam. Quite typically, when we travel (especially when we were backpacking in Malaysia) we seek out the cheapest rooms available. In Kuala Lumpur, we stayed in a room so pokey that if we turned around and did a 180 we would have smacked our head against a concrete wall. Sometimes, we've forgone creature comforts, such as air conditioning, hot water and other amenities, to shave a few dollars off of our hotel bill; however, recently we've been shifting more towards a lifestyle of flashpacking. For those who have never heard of the term, a flasherpacker is one who seeks quality without paying a fortune for it; instead of seeking rock bottom prices, a flashpacker is willing to pay more for something given it provides the extra value they are seeking. With regards to our room in Sapa, we had the choice of a cheaper room where it would have cost half the price; however, the downside would have been a room without a view. If this was in downtown Ho Chi Minh City, I wouldn't have cared about that at all; however, we're in Sapa! This is a place that makes me feel giddy every time I look out of our window. In other words, we were happy to pay the extra money to receive a room with breathtaking views. Had we been cheapskates this video would have never been created ;) For those interested in staying here it's called the Mountain View Hotel. Rooms start at $10 (without a view) and increase to $25 for the best views. We got a $25 dollar room and we were able to reduce the price to $20 by staying for several nights and booking a hiking tour through the hotel. Our plan is to go on a two day hike covering some of the local villages in the nearby area. We've just arrived in Sapa and with 4 more days to explore we're really looking forward to all of the adventures that await us. Already we can tell this is just the place we'd like to linger longer than originally planned; however, unfortunately we have a plane to catch in just a few days, so we'll have to relish and make the most of our time as we possibly can: http://nomadicsamuel.com/video-blog/room-with-a-view-in-sapa Trong video du lịch mới nhất của chúng tôi, chúng tôi đến Sa Pa và kiểm tra vào khách sạn của chúng tôi là cung cấp một phòng với một cái nhìn đơn giản là nhìn ra khung cảnh ngoạn mục của núi tuyệt đẹp ở miền bắc Việt Nam. Cùng nhau chúng ta có hơn bốn năm giá trị của du lịch liên tục và kinh nghiệm lưng, nhưng chúng tôi không bao giờ trải qua một căn phòng với cảnh quan tuyệt đẹp như một cái nhìn như trong khách sạn của chúng tôi tại Sapa, Việt Nam. Khá thông thường, khi chúng ta đi du lịch (đặc biệt là khi chúng tôi đã trang bị sau lưng tại Malaysia), chúng tôi tìm kiếm các phòng với giá rẻ nhất có sẵn. Tại Kuala Lumpur, chúng tôi ở trong một căn phòng để pokey rằng nếu chúng ta quay lại và đã làm một 180 chúng tôi đã đập đầu của chúng tôi chống lại một bức tường bê tông. Đôi khi, chúng tôi đã forgone tiện nghi sinh vật, chẳng hạn như máy lạnh, nước nóng và các tiện nghi khác, để cạo râu một vài đô la ra khỏi hóa đơn khách sạn của chúng tôi, tuy nhiên, gần đây chúng tôi đã thay đổi nhiều hơn đối với một lối sống của flashpacking. Đối với những người chưa bao giờ nghe nói về thuật ngữ, một flasherpacker là một trong những người tìm kiếm chất lượng mà không phải trả một tài sản cho nó, thay vì tìm kiếm giá dưới cùng rock, một flashpacker sẵn sàng trả nhiều hơn cho một cái gì đó cho nó cung cấp giá trị thêm họ đang tìm kiếm. This is part of our Travel in Vietnam series. We're making a series of videos showcasing Vietnamese culture, Vietnamese arts, Vietnamese foods, Vietnamese religion and Vietnamese people. http://nomadicsamuel.com/country-guides/vietnam Proudly presented by: http://nomadicsamuel.com , http://smilingfacestravelphotos.com , http://thatbackpacker.com & http://backpacking-travel-blog.com All photos and video taken by Samuel Jeffery (Nomadic Samuel) and Audrey Bergner (That Backpacker). This video features the song 'Electrodoodle - Kevin Macleod" available under a Creative Commons Attribution-Commercial license.

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