{"id":266,"date":"2018-08-21T11:46:26","date_gmt":"2018-08-21T11:46:26","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/backpacktraveler.qodeinteractive.com\/elementor\/?p=266"},"modified":"2023-08-14T17:14:43","modified_gmt":"2023-08-14T17:14:43","slug":"my-vietnam-trip-personalised-fun-unforgettable","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"http:\/\/103.180.121.26\/~decmonth\/public_html\/ways2wander\/my-vietnam-trip-personalised-fun-unforgettable\/","title":{"rendered":"My Vietnam Trip: Personalised, Fun &amp; Unforgettable"},"content":{"rendered":"\t\t<div data-elementor-type=\"wp-post\" data-elementor-id=\"266\" class=\"elementor elementor-266\">\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<section class=\"elementor-section elementor-top-section elementor-element elementor-element-1035a3b4 elementor-section-boxed elementor-section-height-default elementor-section-height-default mkdf-parallax-row-no mkdf-content-aligment-left mkdf-row-grid-no\" data-id=\"1035a3b4\" data-element_type=\"section\">\n\t\t\t\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-container elementor-column-gap-default\">\n\t\t\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-column elementor-col-100 elementor-top-column elementor-element elementor-element-605e6bd8\" data-id=\"605e6bd8\" data-element_type=\"column\">\n\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-widget-wrap elementor-element-populated\">\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-element elementor-element-3e06cec7 elementor-widget elementor-widget-text-editor\" data-id=\"3e06cec7\" data-element_type=\"widget\" data-widget_type=\"text-editor.default\">\n\t\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-widget-container\">\n\t\t\t<style>\/*! elementor - v3.11.3 - 07-03-2023 *\/\n.elementor-widget-text-editor.elementor-drop-cap-view-stacked .elementor-drop-cap{background-color:#818a91;color:#fff}.elementor-widget-text-editor.elementor-drop-cap-view-framed .elementor-drop-cap{color:#818a91;border:3px solid;background-color:transparent}.elementor-widget-text-editor:not(.elementor-drop-cap-view-default) .elementor-drop-cap{margin-top:8px}.elementor-widget-text-editor:not(.elementor-drop-cap-view-default) .elementor-drop-cap-letter{width:1em;height:1em}.elementor-widget-text-editor .elementor-drop-cap{float:left;text-align:center;line-height:1;font-size:50px}.elementor-widget-text-editor .elementor-drop-cap-letter{display:inline-block}<\/style>\t\t\t\tIf you are looking for a fixed itinerary involving conventional tourist spots, this blog is not for you.\nBut if you are wondering how a travel partner (let\u2019s refrain from calling them \u2018agents\u2019) can provide an itinerary that matches your likes and personality, you have landed at the right place.\nI will cover places and experiences curated by my travel partner, which covers tourist hotspots coupled with authentic local experiences. Oh, and this did not drill a financial hole in my pocket.\n\n\t\t\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-element elementor-element-0b970be elementor-widget elementor-widget-heading\" data-id=\"0b970be\" data-element_type=\"widget\" data-widget_type=\"heading.default\">\n\t\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-widget-container\">\n\t\t\t<style>\/*! elementor - v3.11.3 - 07-03-2023 *\/\n.elementor-heading-title{padding:0;margin:0;line-height:1}.elementor-widget-heading .elementor-heading-title[class*=elementor-size-]>a{color:inherit;font-size:inherit;line-height:inherit}.elementor-widget-heading .elementor-heading-title.elementor-size-small{font-size:15px}.elementor-widget-heading .elementor-heading-title.elementor-size-medium{font-size:19px}.elementor-widget-heading .elementor-heading-title.elementor-size-large{font-size:29px}.elementor-widget-heading .elementor-heading-title.elementor-size-xl{font-size:39px}.elementor-widget-heading .elementor-heading-title.elementor-size-xxl{font-size:59px}<\/style><h2 class=\"elementor-heading-title elementor-size-default\">It was Historic! <\/h2>\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-element elementor-element-2ec914e elementor-widget elementor-widget-text-editor\" data-id=\"2ec914e\" data-element_type=\"widget\" data-widget_type=\"text-editor.default\">\n\t\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-widget-container\">\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\tI am not a history buff or someone who willingly reads history-related books. Yet, I spent 3 hours covering three floors of the War Remnants Museum in Ho Chi Minh City. Our English-speaking guide, Mr Khoa, gave us a detailed history of Vietnam, from invaders, religion, and wars to geography and more, right before we visited the museum. His storytelling gave us context and made our museum experience enriching. \t\t\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-element elementor-element-cbf521a elementor-widget elementor-widget-heading\" data-id=\"cbf521a\" data-element_type=\"widget\" data-widget_type=\"heading.default\">\n\t\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-widget-container\">\n\t\t\t<h2 class=\"elementor-heading-title elementor-size-default\">A Smooth Ride <\/h2>\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-element elementor-element-706033c elementor-widget elementor-widget-text-editor\" data-id=\"706033c\" data-element_type=\"widget\" data-widget_type=\"text-editor.default\">\n\t\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-widget-container\">\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\tThe Mekong Delta region produces over 50% of rice and fish in Vietnam. With its lush mangroves and towering palm trees, the most enjoyable way to discover this area is by boat. Although my husband and I anticipated a typical tourist experience, we were pleasantly overwhelmed by the abundance of cultural gems.\nAfter an hour of car drive, we hopped onto the boat. We covered four absolutely scenic islets: Dragon, Unicorn, Phoenix, and Tortoise. \nWe saw honey farms, local fruits, traditional houses made from coconut, and a coconut candy mill. However, the highlight was the elaborate meal we enjoyed. The freshwater fish, fried rice, lobsters, chicken wings and flavourful curry kept us wanting more. We ended the excursion by visiting Vinh Trang Pagoda, the most beautiful pagoda in the province. \nThis day trip covering the Mekong Delta was my favourite part.\n\t\t\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-element elementor-element-aa140e3 elementor-widget elementor-widget-heading\" data-id=\"aa140e3\" data-element_type=\"widget\" data-widget_type=\"heading.default\">\n\t\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-widget-container\">\n\t\t\t<h2 class=\"elementor-heading-title elementor-size-default\">Be Original<\/h2>\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-element elementor-element-62d2a3a elementor-widget elementor-widget-text-editor\" data-id=\"62d2a3a\" data-element_type=\"widget\" data-widget_type=\"text-editor.default\">\n\t\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-widget-container\">\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\tMs Katie from Hoi An informed us about egg coffee, a delicacy that was not on our itinerary. I started searching the cafes around my hotel that served egg coffee. However, Katie insisted that we visit the original creators. \nGiang Caf\u00e9, was founded by Nguyen Giang in 1946. Due to milk scarcity back in the day, Giang used egg yolk as an alternative. This accidental recipe went on to become popular not only in Vietnam but all over the world. \nSidenote: I assumed egg coffee was a terrible combination, but it is hands down the best coffee I have had so far.  \n\t\t\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-element elementor-element-fdb68b1 elementor-widget elementor-widget-heading\" data-id=\"fdb68b1\" data-element_type=\"widget\" data-widget_type=\"heading.default\">\n\t\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-widget-container\">\n\t\t\t<h2 class=\"elementor-heading-title elementor-size-default\">A Perfect Birthday <\/h2>\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-element elementor-element-56cfb84 elementor-widget elementor-widget-text-editor\" data-id=\"56cfb84\" data-element_type=\"widget\" data-widget_type=\"text-editor.default\">\n\t\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-widget-container\">\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<p>The highlight of our trip was my birthday which we spent on a delightful Cruise in H\u1ea1 Long Bay. The day began with an early morning pickup by the cruise&#8217;s transit vehicle, and we embarked on a scenic 2-hour drive to H\u1ea1 Long Bay. Along the way, we made a stop at a charming place where authentic pearls and pearl jewellery were sold.<\/p><p>Upon reaching the bay, we boarded the enchanting Peony Cruise, an exquisite ship with all its beauty. Our adventure commenced with a heartwarming lunch buffet that satisfied our taste buds. After leisurely exploring the ship, we hopped on a short ferry ride to a perfect spot for some thrilling kayaking.<br \/>The joy continued as I took a refreshing dip in the open sea while sipping a delightful White Russian on the upper deck. As the happy hours passed, we gathered for a memorable dinner, which held a delightful surprise \u2013 a lavish 4-course meal complemented by fine wine, making it the perfect celebration.<br \/>The early hours of the next morning led us to C\u00e1t B\u00e0 Island for an exciting cave exploration.<\/p><p>This island is a National Park and a UNESCO Heritage site, making the experience even more awe-inspiring. While these four experiences will stay with me for life, there were other memorable moments throughout the trip.<\/p>\t\t\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t<\/section>\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"<p>If you are looking for a fixed itinerary involving conventional tourist spots, this blog is not for you. 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