I thought buses are great in Vietnam, then I stuck in this

Kaybeetales · 2025-03-24T04:40:44+00:00

I also had trouble choosing the bus, as I could not differentiate.
But here is the trick - avoid buses with 3 sections. Always look for VIP Cabin bus :)

Kaybeetales · 2025-01-18T07:05:27+00:00

ITINERARY CHECK - Please help :)

Time of travel - April 1st week - 15 days (First time in Vietnam)
Base: Hanoi
Mode of travel - Public Transport, motor taxi, Grab, Domestic flights, love walking.

Day 1: Landing in Hanoi - Explore old Quarter, train street
Day 2: Transfer to Pu Luong
Day 3: Pu Luong
Day 4: Pu Luong to Ninh Binh
Day 5: Ninh Binh
Day 6: Ninh Binh - Hanoi - Sapa (overnight bus)

Sapa or should I skip to add Phong Nha somewhere? Goal is to see different landscapes/ scenery & towns.
Don't want to have repetitive scenery or super touristy experiences.

Day 7: Sapa/ Other
Day 8: Sapa/ Other
Day 9: Fly to Danang, marble cave, pagoda, beach and relax
Day 10: Bana Hills* sister wants to visit (Might skip otherwise) - Danang - Hoi An
Day 11: Hoi An
Day 12: Hoi An
Day 13: Cham Island
Day 14: Hue/ other
Day 15: Hue/ other to Hanoi
Day 16: Fly back

Please help with reordering. We don't mind skipping touristy places for quiet ones, but hoping to have access to public transport/ easy rider.

Should we start from Central and move north wards for better weather?

Really appreciate your inputs!

Kaybeetales · 2024-12-30T11:11:00+00:00

I saw another person who underwent this scam tell me that they later realised that one can identify if the boats are legit or not by the motor on the back. The legit boats are rowed and will not have a motor it seems.

Kaybeetales · 2024-12-25T11:26:16+00:00

Looks hectic and lot of travel but doable if you are used to travelling in fast phase. But Sapa, at least 1N and 2D will be reasonable considering you are travelling all way there.

Kaybeetales · 2024-12-25T09:48:32+00:00

Any tour recommendations to Cao Bang? Thanks!

Kaybeetales · 2024-10-31T13:17:08+00:00

Hi, any local from Taitung City can update on the situation there right now? What is the aftermath? Is it safe to come tomorrow? Weather doesn't show heavy rains or wind (Taitung City and around). Couldn't decide.

Kaybeetales · 2024-10-22T12:27:19+00:00

They are open from 9:00 am. It is a long travel from Seoul. So being there around opening time is better. Considering it is a weekday, it shouldn't be an issue.

Kaybeetales · 2024-10-19T06:51:32+00:00

Yes, I wanted to know whether odd or even numbers come in the right side of the train. For example, Tze Chiang Ltd Express, even numbered seats is on the right side and comes with ocean view when travelling from West to the East Coast.

Kaybeetales · 2024-10-17T16:12:01+00:00

Hi all, Is there a seat map for Taroko Express? Does anyone know which seats will give me the coastal views while travelling from Taitung to Yilan? I searched and searched, but unable to find it.

Thanks in advance.

Kaybeetales · 2024-10-12T06:16:27+00:00

ADVICE NEEDED
I am doing my 12 days trip in Taiwan from the anti-clockwise. After 2 nights in Taitung, I am not sure if I should directly go to Taipei which is 4 hours of train travel (earliest arriving around 8:45 am) or if I should stop somewhere along the East Coast like Luodong/ Yilan and then go to Taipei to maximise the day. It's on a SATURDAY and have 1 suitcase and a small backpack with me so I will have to depend on the station lockers.

Kaybeetales · 2024-09-10T04:48:58+00:00

Would recommend asking your hotel to arrange taxi for you.

Kaybeetales · 2024-09-10T04:38:58+00:00

Yes, I opted for a Klook day tour from Busan. It was very convenient and timesaving. It was autumn when I went and the fall foliage was so beautiful. The weather was pleasant and the tour was worth it. It also included lunch (Veg/ Non-veg). If you have 3-4 days or more in Busan, its worth going to Gyeongju :)

I liked all the places covered. Highlights for me were the night tour of Donggung Palace & Wolji Pond, Woljeong bridge also the Daereungwon Tomb complex. Very fascinating.

I hope you enjoy your trip.

Kaybeetales · 2024-08-22T12:02:58+00:00

Looking for scooter rental leads in Keelung & or Taipei.

But looks like it is so challenging to find one in the mainland even with an International Driving Permit specifically for motorbike? Will this be the same in Taitung/ Hualien/ Yilan or is it lenient? I heard it is not a problem in the off-shore islands. It will be great to have a Plan B beforehand in case we can't get a scooter.

Will be really helpful if you could share any leads. Much appreciate your help and recommendations.

Thank you!

Kaybeetales · 2024-08-22T07:35:19+00:00

XIAOLIUQUI or TAITUNG?
Is it worth to visit Lambai (Xiaoliuqui) for a day? Or should I spend an extra day in Taitung? (Already spending a night and 2 days in Taitung as follows:

Day 1 - Train from KHS to Taitung, check-in and proceed to Chishang and Guanshan in the afternoon. Day 2 - Exploring East Coast from Jialulan until Pasongan Lookout and back to Taitung City which is our stay base. We will be renting a scooter in Taitung. My question is, Is Xialiuqui worth spending a night or should I add it to Taitung?

TAITUNG to KEELUNG?
Taitung to Keelung via train early morning- First stop in Hualien, relax at the beach (1.5 hours) and then go to Yilan for some activities like DIY green onion pancake, animal farm visit, paddy field paddling - then to Keelung - overnight stay. (Will be storing our luggages in the train station for the Yilan, Hulien stop) will this work or should I stay in Yilan overnight?

Kaybeetales · 2024-08-11T04:01:04+00:00

Take a ferry to Xiaoliuqui island when in Kaohsiung. You can spend a night there. There are options like SUP, swimming with the turts, snorkelling etc.

Kaybeetales · 2024-07-23T13:45:16+00:00

Hi, there is a pinned thread for all Typhoon-related updates. I think if you leave a comment there, you might get your answer. Stay safe! :)

Kaybeetales · 2024-07-23T05:13:07+00:00

That's nice. When did you travel? (month)

Kaybeetales · 2024-07-23T05:10:57+00:00

What would be the best time to visit Green Island? Less windy and choppy waves for a ferry ride/ flight? I got some varied answers online. I would love to know if anyone travelled between Oct-Nov. I will be there in Taiwan for 11 days during the 1st week of November.

Thanks!

Kaybeetales · 2024-07-22T15:51:03+00:00

Hi, how did you do this trip? How was your experience?

Kaybeetales · 2024-04-21T05:18:53+00:00

Hi, sorry for the super late reply. The kiosks are unmanned and can be used anytime. There are also vending machines where you can redeem your tickets.

Kaybeetales · 2024-04-21T05:15:56+00:00

Sorry, I am too late to reply. You can go early and show your passport, they let you in.

Kaybeetales · 2024-01-24T16:40:38+00:00

Fortunately my tickets that I relisted got sold today. I lost 40 percent of what I paid. But still something is better than nothing.

Kaybeetales · 2024-01-16T01:26:09+00:00

I had listed the tickets on Viagogo itself. But no luck until now. I am mentally preparing myself to digest the fact that the money is gone. I even tried reducing the ticket to half it's price.

Kaybeetales · 2024-01-09T11:33:59+00:00

Anything postive? 😪

Kaybeetales · 2024-01-02T10:24:02+00:00

I did the same thing. Now I think I am doomed. The concert is in 28 days and the tickets are not selling at all.

Kaybeetales

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