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I have good experiences with AirBnb and Only appartments. Having said that, I also have the impression that the more standard the search engine get, the more standard the offers get as well.
In my opinion the easiest way to find a vacation rental is by exactly doing, what you are doing. It is my impression that the beauty of a vacation rental lies mostly ...
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In a nutshell, travel in Thailand is super-easy. Basically, in any place of interest to travellers, you will find both all the facilities you need and people who speak enough English to guide you to them. Outside the absolute peak of high season (basically Christmas/NY), you can always find a place to stay, and booking hotels online is very easy: ...
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Yes. It's possible, and safe (in terms of "Safety") but not always easy.
The only challenge that you normally will have is that places are too busy. Since you are traveling in the high season with a larger group (2 people fit in almost anywhere anytime, a table for 8 will not always be getting a table).
While summer is less of a risk than Chinese New Year ...
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Many people offered useful advice but I would like to stress that both climate and things to do will depend a lot on the area you are considering. The summer (July-August) offers the warmest temperatures and the best chances of sun but that's also the season with the most visitors and long waiting times for some attractions.
I also occasionally find the ...
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I've been to Hanoi in August and March. August was almost insufferably hot and humid. I rained everyday and tropical depression also came through (the streets flooded). March was much, much more pleasant. Completely comfortable.
I was also in Ho Chi Minh City (HCMC) in March. At about 800 miles South of Hanoi, it was considerably warmer.
I would not ...
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If at all possible, I would strongly recommend purchase of a smartphone that works with SIM cards. The cards, minutes, and data are extremely inexpensive in Vietnam. This will allow you to navigate easily, read the wikipedia entries for the sites you are at/are goingto visit, use google translate, and book hotels at the last minute (better deals that way).
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If for some reason you can't do an online meeting or conference call, I have three tips for planning a business meeting (not a conference or a vacation, where flight convenience is not the controlling factor).
Know your group
When dealing with business travel, it's important to remember that the ticket price is not the only cost incurred; time is also ...
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Some time ago, I did
Istanbul => Ankara by bus
2 days in Ankara
Ankara => Cappadocia by bus
A few days in Cappadocia
Cappadocia => Istanbul by air
A few days in Istanbul
This made a nice 2 weeks holiday that was not too rushed.
(We are going to Turkey this year for 3 weeks starting on the coast and finishing in Istanbul, however as are going in ...
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