Before we begin our walking tour around Saigon (HCMC), my sister and I already mapped out the places that we want to visit on the map. Besides that, I had Google Maps on my smart phone in case we got lost or needed directions. We left the hostel after lunch and made our way towards […]
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4D/3N Backpacking Mui Ne Without A Tour (Part 8) : Eco Backpacker’s Hostel in Ho Chi Minh City
In Saigon (HCMC), most of its landmarks and point of interests are located within walking distance in the city. All we need is a good map or a GPS system like Google Maps to get our way around those sites. Staying somewhere in the centre of those attractions is a convenience and budget friendly as […]
4D/3N Backpacking Mui Ne Without A Tour (Part 7) : FUTA (Phuong Trang) Buslines Double-Decker Sleeper Bus From Mui Ne To Saigon (HCMC)
On our way back to the guesthouse after spending the day visiting the Fairy Springs, fishing village, Lotus Lake, white and red sand dunes, I remembered that my sister and I needed to buy the bus tickets back to Saigon (Ho Chi Minh) from Mui Ne for tomorrow. Therefore, I requested our driver to drop by […]
4D/3N Backpacking Mui Ne Without A Tour (Part 6) : US Jeep Private Sunset Tour (Fairy Springs, Fishing Village, Lotus Lake, White Sand Dunes & Sunset at Red Sand Dunes)
After enjoying a delicious vegan lunch, my sister and I chilled at the café while waiting for the time to pass. The day before, we decided to skip the crowd and hired a US Jeep and a driver with Lin to take us to the places of attractions in Mui Ne – namely the Fairy […]
4D/3N Backpacking Mui Ne Without A Tour (Part 5) : Saigon Cafe Guesthouse (Part 2)
As my sister and I lay half awake on the soft warm bed, enjoying the chills of the light rain in harmony with the soothing serenade of the waves, we heard the cock crowing proudly in the distance; signalling us to wake up and get ready for the sunrise by the beach. That nostalgic moment […]
4D/3N Backpacking Mui Ne Without A Tour (Part 4) : Saigon Cafe Guesthouse (Part 1)
Mui Ne is a serene fishing village located by the South China Sea in Southern Vietnam, therefore it only makes sense if we stay by the beach during our visit there. This time round, having learnt the trade of my impeccable research skills from yours truly, my sister did the research and discovered a lovely […]
4D/3N Backpacking Mui Ne Without A Tour (Part 3) : FUTA (Phuong Trang) Buslines Double-Decker Sleeper Bus From Saigon (HCMC) To Phan Tiet, Mui Ne
One of the best ways to travel or backpack to Phan Tiet, Mui Ne from Saigon (Ho Chi Minh) is to hop on the 4-hour double-decker sleeper bus and just enjoy the ride! Before my sister and I visited Mui Ne, Vietnam, we have never been on a double-decker sleeper bus before, therefore we were really looking […]
4D/3N Backpacking Mui Ne Without A Tour (Part 2) : Vinasun Taxi Ride From Tan Son Nhat International Airport to FUTA (Phuong Trang) Buslines Terminal in District 1, Saigon
Generally, there are 2 common ways to get to the central city of Saigon (Ho Chi Minh) in District 1 from Tan Son Nhat International Airport via public transportation. If one is not rushing for time and wishes to save money, go ahead and take Bus No.152 from the airport to Ben Than Market stop […]