Love shopping enough to make a vacation out of it? A Shopping vacation or day trip may be just what you are looking for. Many destinations are known for their markets, wares, shopping outlets or street vendors where you are sure to find bargains and unique products. Jewelery, ceramics, wood carvings and tapestries can be found at many markets and street vendors around the world, showcasing the culture of the destination. For clothes and shoes, head to a destination that is known for affordable outlet shopping, where you can expect to leave with your arms full. Ask the store or your airline about shipping for less hassle and to see what you are allowed to bring back home....read more »
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photo by Real Traveler Si & ScarlettHoi An
A small harbor town on the coast of Vietnam, Hoi An is known for retaining its classical asian style with just a touch of contemporary class. There are plenty of historical sights to see as well as a bustling marketplace and great food, so on your next... read more »
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photo by Real Traveler Where's WindomHa Noi
Tourists in Vietnam flock to Hanoi to see its unique depiction of traditional Asian culture. The historical values of the city are present in the temples and monuments of the Old Quarter, a 36-street shopping paradise which has endured for more than 1,0... read more »
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photo by Real Traveler Jamie and TalHo Chi Minh City
The largest city in Vietnam, Ho Chi Minh (also known to tourists as Saigon) is home to monks, artists and musicians. The mixture of styles in the city is astounding. Known as the Paris of Asia, the city features wide walkways lined with trees and French... read more »
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photo by Real Traveler Travelling Lousies!Hue
Located on the banks of the Perfume River, Hue is a great destination for those travellers who enjoy historical sites. There are palaces with gardens and lakes to see, and the people are quite friendly. Visitors often remark that Hue has the best food i... read more »
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Da Nang
Find highlights on things to do and see in Da Nang shared by Real Travelers. Browse attractions, maps, travel guide information, and blogs. Price compare hotels, flights, and packages to Da Nang across multiple sites to help plan your... read more »
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photo by Real Traveler C-TeamDa Lat
Some call it the San Francisco of Vietnam, if only for its location in the mountains and rolling fog. Dalat offers a fabulous central market where local produce is just one item being sold. Make sure to hire an Easy Rider for your getaway. They'll take... read more »
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photo by Real Traveler The Cheng Family
Mekong Delta
Find highlights on things to do and see in Mekong Delta shared by Real Travelers. Browse attractions, maps, travel guide information, and blogs. Price compare hotels, flights, and packages to Mekong Delta across multiple sites to help plan you... read more »
Top Five Shopping Trip Blogs
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Goodbye Vietnam | Mar 02 07'
"So, thank you, Vietnam, for all that you’ve taught us, for all that we’ve experienced, for all the wonderful people we’ve been able to meet on your soil"
Good Bye, Vietnam!Four weeks visiting you has flown by so quickly! It seems like only yesterday that we arrived in Ho Chi Minh City (that’s what th... Continue reading »
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Shop Til You Drop, Hoi An | Mar 13 07'
"It's like a totally important designer."
Kevin and I ended up in a really nice bus, leaving at an absurd hour from Hue to Hoi An. It was worth it, though, because the bus st... Continue reading »
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Boat and Island hopping in the Mekong Delta | Jan 21 07'
Jan 22/07I went on a day-tour of the Mekong Delta today. Every bus I've taken here has the same "handy" system where you get picked up at... Continue reading »
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Even Monks will pinch your bike | Jul 29 05'
Boarded our bus this morning and climbed away from the safety of the city into the Central Highlands. Just outside of Hue we stopped at a border cr... Continue reading »
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The tailoring capital of the world. | Feb 03 06'
"James was asked to be in a movie "
After the most annoying overnight bus ride with, yes, TM Brothers (they turned on the lights and put on music at 2am in the morning), we arrived in... Continue reading »
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North Vietnam - Uncle Ho country
What a trip this has been! We have loved every region of Vietnam. The food, the smiles, the pride -- a resilient country. We held our bre... Continue reading »
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Up in the Mounatins in Dalat
Up early and flew up to the mountains, felt bad flying as it only took 40mins to fly there, but if i had gone by bus it would have taken... Continue reading »
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Central Highlands
I am officially a biker chick. It is just the best feeling to ride a motorbike. I am deffinately going to miss it!! It was just 3 amazing... Continue reading »
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Goodnight Vietnam
And so, after the best three weeks of my life, I returned a changed woman! Eyes widened and brain saturated with cultural richness; I cou... Continue reading »
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Chao
Well we made it to Ho Chi MIhn City (Saigon) a few days ago and it is quite a change from OZ. The weather here is very hot and humi... Continue reading »
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