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    Quote Originally Posted by an capall View Post
    The bonus was good this year so in Vietnam we are going to base ourselves at a fairly nice 5* jobbie on a beach in the Hoi An region. Been? Recommendations?
    Currently in Marrakech with friend who spent 18 years in Vietnam. I will ask her advice.
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    Stay safe dear
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    I'm going to Japan and Vietnam for 2 weeks (each) next April. Any 'do's and don'ts' from experience are appreciated.
    I have just arrived in Japan with the better half and the youngest sponger ( who swears uni does start for another 3 weeks). I do hope your bonus was exceptional because tears are appearing in my eyes each time I hand over my plastic friend. We have lots of things planned including watching Ireland give the Scots a rugby lesson. I will update on my return the highs and lows.

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    Quote Originally Posted by an capall View Post
    I'm going to Japan and Vietnam for 2 weeks (each) next April. Any 'do's and don'ts' from experience are appreciated.
    I've kindly agreed to take on a work project that will earn me a 3 weeks holiday in Vietnam and Hoi An in January

    I have to shake a few hands and a few backslaps for 3 days for my troubles

    I'll report back to you first hand on Vietnam do's and dont's 2020
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    Good man. I am staying at this place in Vietnam when we are not in Hanoi or Ho Chi Min City. Let me know if you come across it.

    https://maiadanang.fusionresorts.com/

    Make sure you get back for the DRF.
    "And still they gazed and still the wonder grew. That one small head could carry all he knew.

    And that small head knew that Impaire Et Passe would win the Champion Hurdle."

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    Quote Originally Posted by an capall View Post
    Good man. I am staying at this place in Vietnam when we are not in Hanoi or Ho Chi Min City. Let me know if you come across it.

    https://maiadanang.fusionresorts.com/

    Make sure you get back for the DRF.
    I'll be there with bells, whistles and lots of knock off vietnam gear

    That resort has peaked my interest Colm
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    Yes, it's piqued mine as well.

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    500 dollars a night. Still money in print journalism so Colm?
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    Quote Originally Posted by an capall View Post
    Good man. I am staying at this place in Vietnam when we are not in Hanoi or Ho Chi Min City. Let me know if you come across it.

    https://maiadanang.fusionresorts.com/

    Make sure you get back for the DRF.
    I had a dream last night that we were in Vietnam and came about a bunch of rather attractive ladies

    You pulled me aside and gave me life lessons on the topic

    It was good to be in such safe hands
    Some people say he’s the best since Arkle and that’s certainly true when you look at what he’s done

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    I haven’t forgotten to ask my friend (Saigon Sally as she’s known!). She suggested a website but I have forgotten the name. I will re ask.
    We survived Morocco! Actually we had an incredible time. Not sure Morocco has recovered yet! Two ditzy blondes with superb bartering skills, we returned with more shoes than the local Clark’s and ended up donating clothes to the maid in the Riad so we had space for them all. Highly recommend going there - lovely people, fab food and a real assault on your senses in every way.
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    Are yee free to come to Vietnam in Jan ladies?
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    Quote Originally Posted by granger View Post
    I had a dream last night that we were in Vietnam and came about a bunch of rather attractive ladies

    You pulled me aside and gave me life lessons on the topic

    It was good to be in such safe hands
    If you are relying on me it is no surprise that you are still a virgin.
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    And that small head knew that Impaire Et Passe would win the Champion Hurdle."

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    A friend of mine is in Vietnam right now, he has a friend who works there and was himself there back in the 70s when he was a seaman.

    He's spending a few weeks seeing various places and has just left Vun Tao, which thanks to the photos he's sent, looks rather nice.

    Mind you, we have some lovely beaches and more here in Devon and that does me, not been on a plane since the 90s. I guess my carbon footprint is looking good
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    Quote Originally Posted by an capall View Post
    If you are relying on me it is no surprise that you are still a virgin.

    You should never spoil a dream
    Some people say he’s the best since Arkle and that’s certainly true when you look at what he’s done

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    Are yee free to come to Vietnam in Jan ladies?
    Well I did ask Sal where she wanted to go next year and she did say Vietnam. Sadly I have commitments in January like horses in and point to pointing. Otherwise we would have joined you!
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