The Trip It's been great being your vicarious companion. Thanks for sharing. Squeeze as much out of China as you dare. Travel safely. Valhalla and your friends and family will be waiting to hear and see more.
Hey nature boy, thanks for the comment. I did want to update that I think that they have upgraded bus services - you can get a sleeper bus for like 40 dollars I think. I spoke to some people in Hanoi who had done the bus. They did say it was horrible though just because it was so incredibly long. And the sleeper buses really aren't comfortable, I went on one from Hanoi to Hue and it was quite an ordeal. But you are a guy so it would probably be less uncomfortable for you (you know, squat toilets and all that). Good luck on your decision! By the way, I am only gonna be in HCMC for a day or two, so I probably won't have a lot to report.
Nice One ! Hey Carolyn, really liked your entry. Planning to go to Laos and vietnam very shortly and was actually planning to travel from Vientiane to Hanoi by bus, but now I guess I'll refrain from that, thanks to you. Pls put some words abt HMC if you are visiting there!
ciao
Haggling Hey Carolyn
I enjoy reading about your travels, and your comments on haggling actually made me think of myself when I first started. Generally, what I found after haggling for a long time, is that they will usually take over 2/3 off the original price! You just have to hold strong, and start really really low. The one thing you have to remember is that you dont need it and make them understand that you are willing to not have it. Just walk away from the deal. I would just show them how much I was willing to pay, and then they woudlnt take it and I would just keep saying that, and then if they weren't coming closer, I would just walk away. Generally, most of the things that you are buying, you can find in other stores as well, and they would rather sell it to you for much less than have you buy it somewhere else
Enjoy your travels
Robert
:) Anybody who talks about ladyboys in their blog is ok with me! :) Glad you are having the time of your life my love! I am definitely living vicariously through you!
Abrazos,
Kate
Les
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The Trip
It's been great being your vicarious companion. Thanks for sharing. Squeeze as much out of China as you dare. Travel safely. Valhalla and your friends and family will be waiting to hear and see more.