Welcome to "The Traveller experience series". Today we feature the city Hoi An and take a step back in time talking about the history of this famous city with Paul Simpson, my guest.
Hoi An, is a very popular and famous Old Town. It will almost always feature in any tour you are looking at doing. If it doesn’t, it should!  
As a Unesco World Heritage site, it’s charm stems from its many lanterns, its pretty river and wooden shop houses. In its heyday it was a major trading port; Hear Paul reveal some of the history of the Champa Kingdom where the first inhabitants in the area existed and talk about many of the activities that still go on as they have done for centuries. If you have never thought about including Hoi An into your visit to Vietnam, you might what to think again as you will learn much about the heart and soul of Vietnam by visiting this city.

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If you would like to look at the hotels Paul works at you can check them out on my website at https://www.whataboutvietnam.com/post/big-points-for-the-little-hoi-an-group

In this episode, I’d like to give you some general background to the country you will be visiting, from a cultural and historical standpoint.
What to expect when you arrive! For most of us, it resembles - Organised chaos!
Heat, smells and officialdom. Cities where there are more bikes than cars.
What is the Visa process amid Covid19, and what are the things you need to watch out for? Do you need a Visa? The answer is most likely….YES...But..as you would expect it's not always that straightforward as there are 3 types of tourist Visa's available at the moment. So hopefully I will answer all those questions you may think are silly but are definitely worth getting right, to save you money and inconvenience.
This episode is recorded in the midst of Covid 19, mid-May,  so this is what is current as of this date.
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See link below for the Visa application: - ONLY USE THIS LINK

https://evisa.xuatnhapcanh.gov.vn/

Accommodation - The best place to rest your head. Amongst other things?
Your trip planning is going well and you have your preferred dates and locations in mind of where you want to go - It's time to book accommodation. This is the exciting part of trip planning because if you are like me, this is when you really feel like "THIS IS REALLY GOING TO HAPPEN". I'm going!
Listen up to my 5 golden rules - to ensure you get the type of stay, and value for money you are always hearing about in Vietnam. It's available. Let me show you where.
It's not always written in the detail, or reviews of the hotel or stay you are viewing. You take those on face value, but does it fit that picture in your head of your perfect stay?
Let me give you my hard-earned truths about finding the right kind of accommodation for your visit.
Why pay more for less?
In this episode I will give you some insights into the kinds of accommodations available and answer that age-old question of "What is a homestay?" Or, does Vietnam have Villa's like they have in Bali?

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Welcome to What About Vietnam - Series 1 - Episode 4 - Money Matters
Money; A fairly Important ingredient for any holiday!  So what does your Dong buy you in Vietnam? Is there a way to manage money so you don't feel like you are getting ripped off? Yes, there is.
#Tipping, what's the protocol? And do you need a Sim Card?
Let's get your head around money and exchange rates before you go, so you can budget for your trip and not worry as you go around. Let me talk about the spending power of Dong in Vietnam.
Should you tip?  What's the standard? Is it expected? You are going to be pleasantly surprised to find out that tipping is purely optional and while not expected, it is much appreciated. Let me walk you through how much to tip, and how to plan for your tipping.
Is WIFI free in Vietnam? Should you get a Sim Card. I'll be candidly honest about this decision as WIFI is free in most places in Vietnam. Stay tuned for my best advice to keep you connected.
Sit back, or take me for a walk as I tackle these important questions.
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Welcome to What About Vietnam -
Today we take you one step closer to getting you on your plane to Vietnam all set for a fantastic holiday.
Today we discuss the “when” to go?
This is probably one of the most common questions I get asked as a travel blogger. The reason being is….. “its important”. 
Its where you move into that commitment phase and by plotting dates you feel like "this is really going to happen. But have you got it right?

In the case of Vietnam, the timing of your trip is crucial to ensure you get the experience you want. It's not a “Once size fits all answer, as it depends on the experiences you want to have during your trip, as they can be drastically impacted by the weather, national events, holidays, and even monsoons. 
Let me walk you through 2 factors you need to consider:-

1. Festivals that can impact your trip
2. The weather you can expect in each region of North, Central and Southern regions and how that will impact the things you might have planned to do.

Stay tuned as there is a lot to cover.
The Link to 14 festivals I mention in this episode you might like to consider before booking: https://traveltriangle.com/blog/festivals-in-vietnam/
My blog about TET Festival ( Updated for 2020);-
https://www.hellohoianvietnam.com/post/tet-vietnam-a-travellers-guide
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Welcome to What About Vietnam - Series 1 - Episode 3 - "How should you travel to Vietnam?"

This might sound like a crazy question, however as the world offers us many choices as in,:- Should you travel - As part of a tour; As an individual through a travel agent or do it all yourself online and commit to everything before you arrive?
Or do you just book your flight and do everything off the cuff when you get there through Tour desks and local guides?
Do you bring your family? Is it safe to travel solo?Iis it okay to bring your elderly parents?
Or are you thinking of a girl's getaway;  A flop and drop romantic breakaway?
Are you a thrill-seeker? Are you a hiker and intrepid traveler keen to discover caves and find out more about the minority tribes of Vietnam. If you bring the kids will they get bored? Will you be able to eat the food?
In this episode, I take you through all these kinds of scenarios to help you make an informed choice.
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Hello and welcome to your starter guide and an eye-opener to Vietnam.
I am truly excited to be bringing you this series. 

In this session, I talk about Food, The People and Experiences on Water, what's in store for History buffs,  Adventure seekers, and Luxury travellers.
They say that the best way to understand a country is through their food. Boy, are you in for a treat. I’d like to share with you my experiences with the people and what you can expect from their hospitality.
What kind of trip, do you want? Let me share with you my top 4 main categories of experiences. And where you have to go to find them.
And what is Bai Hoi? Stay tuned.
I invite you to the Vietnam I know and love.
This is only the beginning of our journey
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If you would like to know more about bike adventures in Vietnam, then I mention Mark Bowyer https://www.rustycompass.com/ I would rate him as a good go to guide if you want to organize this yourself using his guides.