Travel guides explore countries, regions and cities in depth and for every budget, with reliable, easy-to-use maps, first-hand recommendations, well-researched background information and thorough, up-to-date coverage of all the sights -- on and off the beaten track. There are more than 230 titles in this classic series covering nearly every country in the world. -- how to survive a cyclo ride, escape to the cool comfort of a highland retreat or be hip in Ho Chi Minh City -- accommodation options, from Mekong Delta homestays to Hanoi highrises -- the scoop on Vietnam's gastronomic delights and the lowdown on how to eat them -- a handy guide to essential local lingo
We’ll be visiting four ports in Vietnam on our upcoming trip. I hadn’t realized how beautiful and interesting it is since my only reference was the war.