3.5 days in Vietnam: Hanoi or Hoi An? [more inside]
posted by raf on Nov 24, 2009 - 8 answers

Help me have an urban adventure in Saigon / Ho Chi Minh City. I'm traveling there by myself, early 20s guy, and reasonably street smart for Asia (I currently live in southern China). I speak fluent English and advanced Mandarin but no Vietnamese. An ex-girlfriend's family lives outside of Saigon and she's got some young cousins who'll be willing to help show me around if I've got some cash to spare. The area where I live in Guilin already has beautiful scenery, I love urban areas, and I really have little interest in getting out to the countryside, except maybe for a one-day excursion. Thanks for your help in advance, everyone! :) [more inside]
posted by Televangelist on Nov 24, 2009 - 2 answers

Miraclefilter: help me get my lost engagement ring back from Vietnam. [more inside]
posted by snickerdoodle on Nov 2, 2009 - 5 answers

Looking for an essential nonfiction overview (among many available) on the Vietnam War. Any suggestions?
posted by snap_dragon on Oct 4, 2009 - 14 answers

Does anyone watch Vietnamese TV here? [more inside]
posted by mordecai on Sep 23, 2009 - 8 answers

How to get cheap flights within Asia, specifically between China and Vietnam? [more inside]
posted by AmbroseChapel on Aug 23, 2009 - 7 answers

Is it best to get a Vietnam / Cambodia visa from the consulate, or from one of the companies that provide visas to travelers? [more inside]
posted by pariser on Aug 4, 2009 - 6 answers

Can you help me remember the name of a book I read 15 years ago which had a character repeatedly using the catchphrase "What the fuck, it's only a buck" when wasting money? [more inside]
posted by arniec on Jun 23, 2009 - 3 answers

I'm planning a trip to SE Asia for one month. When is the best time to go? How much is it realistic for me to do? Definitely would like to go to Laos and Cambodia. Possibly Vietnam. [more inside]
posted by hazyspring on Jun 20, 2009 - 7 answers

Who is this person to the right of General Abrams? With the sharp part and black glasses on the very far right.
posted by KingoftheWhales on May 26, 2009 - 18 answers

I've read hints here and there that there were American soldiers who flipped sides and joined the Vietnamese. Where can I find definitive accounts of these stories? [more inside]
posted by history is a weapon on May 17, 2009 - 4 answers

Soundtrack ideas needed. [more inside]
posted by Eddie Mars on Apr 5, 2009 - 17 answers

I'm looking for examples of statements -- probably but not necessarily political -- that can be taken two very different ways. [more inside]
posted by Flying Saucer on Mar 31, 2009 - 34 answers

Anyone recall reading about a novel way they ascertained the prevalence of drug use among soldiers in Vietnam? I just can't recall where I saw it but I think it was probabilistic in nature.
posted by ottlite on Mar 17, 2009 - 3 answers

What would you recommend seeing and doing around Beihai in China? [more inside]
posted by jmmpangaea on Dec 3, 2008 - 1 answer

Where would I have the most fun for one week -- Cambodia? Viet Nam? Or Laos? [more inside]
posted by bardic on Nov 5, 2008 - 12 answers

Following up from this question, are there any good historical Atlases of Vietnam? Indochina? The Vietnam War? South Vietnam? [more inside]
posted by MasonDixon on Oct 14, 2008 - 3 answers

In short, What are the best books (especially books), movies or other media about Vietnam that you know of? (Including the French War.) [more inside]
posted by MasonDixon on Sep 22, 2008 - 33 answers

Just how chaotic does Vietnam get during Tet? Is it going to be a problem for inexperienced travelers? [more inside]
posted by Serial Killer Slumber Party on Sep 8, 2008 - 3 answers

Does anyone have suggestions for me regarding my 14 day trip to Vietnam? I am in my late 20s, I am traveling alone, and I have never traveled in a foreign country before. I am flying into Ho Chi Minh City and would like to explore as much of Vietnam as possible. I was considering traveling by train and heading north. How easy/difficult is it to navigate the train system in Vietnam? Please, any suggestions, destinations, tips, etc. would be greatly appreciated.
posted by misterL on Jul 13, 2008 - 13 answers

What are some of the best/most relevant songs about the Vietnam War or capture the sentiments of that era? [more inside]
posted by clearly on Jun 29, 2008 - 38 answers

Vietnam: Website for Black market Dong Rate? [more inside]
posted by sydney54 on May 29, 2008 - 1 answer

Help me remember the name of this short story about a draft dodger in Vietnam. [more inside]
posted by BusyBusyBusy on May 15, 2008 - 8 answers

My mom wants a book on French Indochina, and I'd like to find a good one for her. Preferably non-fiction, but good fiction with some insight into history and culture would work, too. The exact historical time range is flexible, but she's mostly interested in the area pre-Vietnam War.
posted by bookish on Apr 30, 2008 - 9 answers

Help me pack for Laos, Cambodia & Vietnam for 2.5 weeks! [more inside]
posted by Black_Umbrella on Apr 9, 2008 - 8 answers

My friend (an American) has booked a plane out of Ho Chi Minh, Vietnam that would require overstaying his Vietnamese visa by 5 days. Is there any way to extend it with minimal costs? What penalties/fines does he face if he overstays it?
posted by jne1813 on Mar 7, 2008 - 24 answers

Which city/cities should I cross off my south east asia itinerary? [more inside]
posted by nyu2 on Mar 5, 2008 - 13 answers

Can you provide information on acts of animal abuse/cruelty taking place in other countries during war time? More inside... [more inside]
posted by hammerthyme on Mar 3, 2008 - 8 answers

Can you recommend inexpensive accommodation in Ho Chi Minh city? (Preferably outside of Pham Ngu Lao.) [more inside]
posted by matkline on Mar 3, 2008 - 0 answers

When I was in Vietnam, I saw a poster of Tin Tin - it looked like a cover of a what seems to be non-existent Tin Tin book called "Tin Tin In Indochina" framed and hanging on a wall. I have wanted one ever since, but can find no trace of either a book or poster like this.... help?
posted by Deep Dish on Feb 23, 2008 - 7 answers

Can you identify this show? A friend of mine fondly remembered an animated cartoon that she enjoyed watching in Vietnam about 20 years ago -- but she can't remember the exact name of it. [more inside]
posted by mhh5 on Feb 23, 2008 - 2 answers

All I want for Christmas is a trip to Phu Quoc, Vietnam. Can anyone steer me towards up-to-date information online? [more inside]
posted by squasha on Oct 4, 2007 - 4 answers

My bosses are going to Vietnam early next year and are interested in finding Art and Cultural things to do. They ask me 'cause I haven't told them of the Hivemind yet. I've looked through the old threads which dealt mostly with Hanoi (and I'm sharing those) but they're up for some travel into more rural areas. They're looking for advice not only for WHERE but WHEN. Anytime from Jan to March is good. [more inside]
posted by Wink Ricketts on Sep 27, 2007 - 4 answers

Help me solve the mystery of an obscure 2D barcode, indexing historically valuable documents from the Vietnam war! [more inside]
posted by garfy3 on Sep 22, 2007 - 29 answers

Make me want to go to Asia. [more inside]
posted by djstig on Sep 3, 2007 - 22 answers

I am an American citizen. If I want to travel to Vietnam, all I need is a valid passport and visa; if I want to travel to Cuba, I either have to sign up for a special tour, be part of some pre-approved humanitarian/scientific/educational group, or be willing to break U.S. law. I know that there are extralegal ways for U.S-ians to travel to Cuba; this is not my main question. [more inside]
posted by rtha on Aug 23, 2007 - 14 answers

Anyone have any words of advice regarding the wisdom of traveling to Vietnam with our two twin seven year old daughters in March? [more inside]
posted by Keith Talent on Aug 16, 2007 - 12 answers

One of the best bands ever on Earth was the London postpunky combo This Heat. But what was their tune "The Fall Of Saigon" actually about? [more inside]
posted by Dee Xtrovert on Aug 15, 2007 - 14 answers

Blackberry in Vietnam isnt working? Any advice [more inside]
posted by priorpark17 on Apr 26, 2007 - 5 answers

Is there video of Kim Phuc and the napalm attack as well as the world famous photograph? [more inside]
posted by oxala on Apr 21, 2007 - 9 answers

Can I rent a Minsk motorcycle in Ho Chi Minh City, Vietnam? [more inside]
posted by borkingchikapa on Feb 6, 2007 - 2 answers

What proven, documented examples exist of returning Vietnam vets being spat on upon arrival in USA? These stories have gone around for years; can anyone point me to documented cases that include credible, convincing evidence such as contemporaneous accounts / news stories, eyewitness corroboration by disinterested people, and, if possible, photographs.
posted by charris5005 on Feb 2, 2007 - 18 answers

Who holds copyright to Hearts of Darkness^, and why did they block inclusion of the documentary in the recently-released Apocalypse Now: The Complete Dossier DVD set?
posted by mwhybark on Dec 23, 2006 - 10 answers

Where can I find a chronological summary by month of America's Vietnam war casualites for the entire war? I've seen a few such summaries for limited years, but nothing comprehensive. Extra credit for a matching public opinion polls on support for the war.
posted by Jackson on Dec 15, 2006 - 2 answers

Vietnam Travel: We'll arrive in Ho Chi Minh City next week and attend wedding ceremonies in Buon Ma Thuot and Quang Ngai. What to do, where to go, how to behave? [more inside]
posted by meijusa on Nov 24, 2006 - 8 answers

Before I leave Hanoi, Veitnam what should I dare not miss? [more inside]
posted by beatnik808 on Nov 22, 2006 - 15 answers

I am looking for an excellent tailor in either Hoi An or Bankok that would be able to custom tailor a new wardrobe for me via the internet. [more inside]
posted by rubyeyo on Nov 20, 2006 - 5 answers

Does the US President take his own car on overseas trips and how? [more inside]
posted by priorpark17 on Nov 13, 2006 - 15 answers

I'm going back to Ho Chi Minh City/Saigon, Vietnam for six months or so. I want to do an interesting blog, not just "today I did this, this and this." Any topic ideas? [more inside]
posted by borkingchikapa on Nov 13, 2006 - 9 answers

Is Science Fiction primarily an American genre of literature? [more inside]
posted by Deep Dish on Nov 4, 2006 - 35 answers