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Introduction
Hue (pronounced Hway) is culturally and historically significant. It was once Vietnam's Imperial City and later the country's capital under the Nguyen dynasty (1802-1945). The Thua Thien-Hue region was a political football during hundreds... Continue reading »
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Planning a trip
Getting There By Plane -- Hue connects from both Hanoi and Saigon with Vietnam Airlines (in Hue, tel. 054/824-709). A taxi from the airport costs 100,000 VND ($6.65/£3.70). There's also an airport bus that will drop you off or pick you up... Continue reading »
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Fast facts
Banks & Currency Exchange -- Most hotels change currency in Hue. Vietcombank is at 78 Hung Vuong St. (tel. 054/846-058). Vietinde, the foreign-exchange bank, has an office at 41 Hung Vuong St. (on the roundabout at the terminus of the main to... Continue reading »
Da Nang Travel Experiences
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Marble mountains and discos
I really don't know what the day will bring when I wake up here. My only notion for the day was to talk to Kurt on the phone and go... Continue reading »
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Lantern Village
Day 20 Hoi AnArrived in Danang at 2pm after 15hrs on the train! The journey from Hue to Danang was very scenic. I was taking pics f... Continue reading »
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Vietnam, Hoi An: Pointy Hats and Local Delights
Greenfield Hotel in Hoi An was meant to be a luxury expense for us, as we splurged and paid $25 (around ₤14) for a room. When we looked a... Continue reading »
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Days 127-30: Hoi An
Catching the train for the 3 hour trip to Da Nang provided a chance to ride, at least part, of the Reunification Express (running the who... Continue reading »
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Shop Til You Drop, Hoi An
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... Continue reading »
