Blogs from Mui Ne, Binh Thuan, South Central Coast, Vietnam, Asia - page 32

So I spent a couple of days at the beach in Mui Ne, but have no photos to prove it... Was only there for a couple of days, and I guess I didn't find the scenery all that inspiring, but also I was just being lazy and enjoying having some beachtime to myself before my return to Australia! My first impression of the beach at Mui Ne was pretty good, it was great to go for a swim in the ocean after a couple of months of being in high temperatures in Asia and being so far away from the sea. But the next day, in the morning when the tide went out, I realised just how dirty the water actually was. I guess it makes sense with Vietnam having a population of around 80 million, ... read more

Horah we've escaped Cambodia! and now were in Vietnam, 3rd country in 6 weeks! The roads are even crazier here, but fewer potholes, just mader drivers! When we arrived in Ho Chi Minh city we got on the back on a mo-ped with my giant rucksack and no space, I nearly fell off on every corner we took, think London rush hour but with traffic approaching from all directions, you just have to swerve through, close your eyes and prey you get through it! Ive instantly taken to this country, less harrassment, (well its done in a more poilte way!) beautiful scenery and very cheap. Ho Chi Minh has a French feel to the place, in the architecture and the street life. A great city with a buzzing backpacker area. Good bars and lots to explore. ... read more

Now I must admit, I wasn’t planning on heading to Mui Ne or anywhere else for that matter for a couple more days. I got into Saigon on Friday Sept. 22nd and was planning on enjoying the city sights, doing all the highlights and THEN taking off for the countryside. However, I met a very cute J boy who happened to be utterly lost without my help in translating, and come on…twist a girl’s rubber arm, we went to the beach together for three days;) So, that means I’ll write about Saigon at the end of my time in Vietnam! Mui Ne is 200km NE of Saigon on the coast of the South China Beach (it took more then 4 hours by bus…). The beach was full of white sand, but unfortunately the water itself was ... read more

What I am packing for my motorcycle trip from Saigon to Phan Thiết: § International driver’s license from AAA § Zip lock bags § Khẩu trang (face mask) § Light long sleeve shirts and khaki pants § Rain suit (not poncho) § Mosquito repellant § Straps for securing bags § Spare parts per mechanic’s suggestions (spark plugs and tire/tubes) § Guidebook: Southern Vietnam on Two Wheels by Wink Dulles Motorcycle: § Lam’s Honda Dream II. This type of motorcycle is prevalent throughout this region. I hope this means spare parts and mechanics are readily available even in remote places. § Tune up before trip. Fix odometer and speedometer. Check tires. § Get a Vietnamese license to operate a motorcycle. Maps: § Buy maps at stalls across the street from Rex Hotel on Lê Lợi or Xuân ... read more

What a cool little town. Like an oasis in the crazy world of Vietnam. We stopped here and chilled out by the beach for a few days, just watching the fishermen in their tea cups and the odd westerner shooting around on a kite board! Practically had the whole place to ourselves. Did some sandsurfing and just cruised round the markets and towns in our clapped out motor bike! Will be going back... read more