VIETNAM
Getting
Around
Vietnam's main thoroughfare is Highway 1, which runs from Hanoi
to Ho Chi Minh, passing through Hué, Da Nang and Nha Trang
en route, and is ghosted by the country's main rail line.
Though things have been improving, public transport remains fairly
shambolic: bus timetables are for the most part redundant, and
many tourists opt for internal flights or private tours in order
to escape the clapped-out buses and snail-slow trains. On buses,
never fall asleep with your bag by your side, and never leave
belongings unattended. On trains, ensure your money-belt is safely
tucked under your clothes before going to sleep and that your
luggage is safely stowed (preferably padlocked to an immovable
object).
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