Sunday, July 27, 2008
Update - Train from Hanoi to HCMC
http://www.seat61.com/Vietnam.htm
Cheapest train ticket from Hanoi to Ho Chi Minh City will cost abt SGD50, 2D1N train, direct.
More Links - Vietnam Info
http://wikitravel.org/en/Hanoi
http://wikitravel.org/en/Ho_Chi_Minh_City
http://wikitravel.org/en/Ha_Long_Bay
I don't know about you guys, i wanna head down ha long long time!!!
Friday, July 25, 2008
More info on possible trips in vietnam (Driving)
Update - Flight Costs Hanoi to Hanoi
| Sun, 07 Dec 08 Flight TR 308 |
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| Thu, 25 Dec 08 Flight TR 309 |
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| Total Cost of Flight (Excluding Luggage Allowance) | | 1,199.92 SGD |
2,000 or so kilometres....
http://www.digitaljournalist.org/issue0005/ccintro.htm
Update - SG license driving in Vietnam
"The International Driving Permit (IDP) is recognised worldwide as a valuable document identifying motorists as legally-licensed drivers.
Although the Singapore driving licence is recognised in many countries, the IDP could prevent any inconveniences when renting a car or when driving in a country where English is not commonly spoken. In such situations, drivers may find themselves handicapped by language barriers.
The IDP contains translations of driving terms used in various languages and can help drivers communicate with car rental companies and other authorities. The IDP is also a useful form of identification as it contains a photograph of the driver."
How to Apply
- The IDP can be issued on the spot and you may walk-in to any of our two locations at AA Centre (336 River Valley Road Level 1) OR AA Branch Office (No. 2 Kung Chong Road)
- To apply for an IDP, please submit a copy of the IDP application form, bring along your Singapore driving licence (NRIC or passport for foreigners) and two recent passport-size photographs. The processing fee is S$20.00 (non-GST chargeable).
- The IDP can also be applied by mail. To apply, mail us a completed IDP application form, photocopy of applicant's Singapore driving licence and NRIC (or passport for foreigners), two recent passport-size photographs and a cheque payment of S$20.00 for the processing fee.
- For applicants who are currently overseas, please include S$6.00 for AR registered mail charges in your payment. Other courier charges apply upon request. Please make your cheque payable to the "Automobile Association of Singapore".
- To re-apply for a new IDP when your current one expires, please follow the steps above to apply for a new one.
Update - Flight Costs HCMC to HCMC
| Tue, 09 Dec 08 Flight TR 326 |
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| Wed, 24 Dec 08 Flight TR 329 |
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| Total Cost of Flight (Excluding Luggage Allowance) | | 799.92 SGD |
Whats the big idea?
1. Take budget flight to Hanoi/Ho Chin Minh City
2. Explore area
3. Rent vehicle
4. Road trip around the rest of Vietnam
5. End at Hanoi/Ho Chin Minh City
6. Go Home!
Est. time taken - 15 days
Est budget - SGD1000 for everything.
More info to come.
