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panader0

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4. My daughter and SiL went there about two years ago and loved it. They stayed in

Reply to NewDayOranges (Original post)

Tue Feb 28, 2023, 07:38 AM

Feb 2023

Ho Chi Minh City (Saigon) and visited Ha Long Bay. They said people were friendly, prices were very reasonable.
They had nothing bad to say anout Viet Nam.
In '65 I landed in Saigon with my parents on the way to Hong Kong. I was 15. The pilot told us to look out
the window on the right where there was a plane blown up by Viet Cong. I knew something heavy was coming.
I would love to visit this beautiful country.

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Can any of my DUers give me any first hand knowledge [View all] NewDayOranges Feb 2023 OP

I watched Anthony Bourdain's TV shows since 2002 BigmanPigman Feb 2023 #1

Thanks for the links - I'll check them out this weekend... NewDayOranges Feb 2023 #6

Not current ... Straw Man Feb 2023 #2

I'm going to Ha Long, Hanoi, and DaNang Phoenix61 Feb 2023 #3

My daughter and SiL went there about two years ago and loved it. They stayed in panader0 Feb 2023 #4

Took that same flight in 1970 with my parents ornotna Feb 2023 #5