My trip to the world’s ‘best-value’ holiday destination – €1.30 beers and a custom summer dress from €12
With longer stays now possible for Irish tourists, it’s the perfect opportunity to tick vibrant vibrant Vietnam off your list
Boats along the river in Hoi An, Vietnam
Looking for a thrill that won’t cost the earth on holidays this year? Look no further than Vietnam, where the natural beauty of mountains and valleys is exhilarating — and crossing the road in the cities could be considered a blood sport.
My first impression of Ho Chi Minh City, formerly Saigon, was of a vibrant, busy city full of motorbikes. Latching onto a local as they weave through traffic is the only option to avoid being catapulted into the sky by a bike. In my short stay, a lot of my restaurant picks were decided by how many crossings I would have to brave to get there.
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