I am leaving my home now for the airport. The day waiting for finally arrived. See you Viet Nam!
Last Minute Shopping
Did some last minute shopping. Although I had said to myself to ‘pack light’, everything can be found in Vietnam itself, but I still can’t resist to pack as many things as I could. So my 60-litres Tatonka backpack almost filled up now.
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Weather in Hanoi Vietnam a Big Concern
I am expecting the weather in Hanoi to be hot. Now we seem likely to face double whammy. According to weather forecast, next few days likely to be thunderstorms, humid and hot weather. Really hope that the weather won’t spoilt our trip there, especially at Ha Long Bay.
Travel Insurance
NTUC Income Insurance Cooperative is a leading Life and General insurance provider in Singapore. I compare NTUC Income Travel Insurance with travel insurance from other insurers, notably DBS TravellerShield (tied up with Aviva) and AIG AIGAssist Global Travel Insurance. I found that NTUC Income Travel Insurance easily beat all of its competitors in terms of premium rate and also the benefits, although some of the benefits will have excess.
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Huong Hai Junk
Huong Hai Company is another famous tour operator that runs Huong Hai Junk Ships that are reselled by a lot of tour agents and travel cafes. Again it’s for high-end luxury market. The price for 2 days and 1 night sleep on board Huong Hai Junk Ship is USD $95 per pax.
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Bai Tho Junk
Bai Tho Tourist Company runs Bai Tho Junk Ship. Their price for 2 days and 1 night sleep on board Bai Tho Junk Ship is USD $100 for 1 pax, and USD $80 each for 2 – 3 pax. Additional USD $20 for kayak.
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Let’s Go Vietnam Travel Guide
Let’s Go publishes its first edition of Vietnam Travel Guide. Furthermore it’s published on 2005. Most branches of Singapore National Library have it, but most is on loan except Marine Parade and Geyland East branch. I rushed to Marine Parade branch and the book was still there, quickly grabbed it. I am actually waiting for Lonely Planet Vietnam 2005 edition, but it’s not yet available at library, and I don’t think it’s worth to buy it. So I have to settle with old Lonely Planet 1999 edition which is the latest available in Singapore National Library!
Final Travel Plan
Just discussed with Adeline, we almost decide on how the trip going to run. There are basically 2 plans that we hope either one will works.
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Final Countdown
It’s less than 5 days from the departure day to Hanoi, Vietnam, and I think I better start packing now to avoid last minute rush. And hopefully, don’t get sick again like my previous trip.
Things to Pack
Pack light is the general advise I get. However, I think I will pack the following items with me other than personal items:
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