Vietnam

Two amazing weeks travelling up Vietnam from south to north. I started and ended my journey in two typically crazy Asian cities: Hoi An and Hanoi. But the real Vietnam, the one that makes you want to go back and soak up a bit more of the culture, is the towns that lie between the two cities. Even the busiest towns have a feeling of calm bustle about them. There is a definite sense this is a developing country, everyone has their own little plan for a brighter future, but there are no signs of leaving behind their traditions in the face of development; as the cliche would have you believe. Vietnam is exactly what you expect from South East Asia, and one over on Thailand for having a smaller tourism industry.