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Gourmet tours of Vietnam
"Lynna Wang" wrote in message om... Hi there-- My husband and I are interested in joining a gourmet tour of Vietnam but are a bit overwhelmed by the many tour groups and organizations out there that offer such tours (we have been primarily searching the internet). We are wondering if any of you have any suggestions regarding which groups to be wary of, which ones are reputable, what we should look for when reviewing the itineraries set out by these tour companies, any experiences any of you may have had on such tours...any information that can help point us toward (or away!) from a particular tour or company would be much appreciated! My thinking is an organized tour will cost you 50 to 100% more than you can do it on your own. Vietnam is not like Paris. There aren't that many gourmet restaurants. Do some research on your own (www.chowhound.com, international board), and do your own tour. Thanks in advance, Lynna |
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Gourmet tours of Vietnam
"Peter L" wrote in message ... "Lynna Wang" wrote in message om... Hi there-- My husband and I are interested in joining a gourmet tour of Vietnam but are a bit overwhelmed by the many tour groups and organizations out there that offer such tours (we have been primarily searching the internet). We are wondering if any of you have any suggestions regarding which groups to be wary of, which ones are reputable, what we should look for when reviewing the itineraries set out by these tour companies, any experiences any of you may have had on such tours...any information that can help point us toward (or away!) from a particular tour or company would be much appreciated! My thinking is an organized tour will cost you 50 to 100% more than you can do it on your own. Vietnam is not like Paris. There aren't that many gourmet restaurants. Do some research on your own (www.chowhound.com, international board), and do your own tour. Thanks in advance, Lynna Why not just travel around and eat where you want, there are so many small places that are excellent that you would probably not see on a tour. Ho Chi Minh City is loaded with resturants, every street has at least one place to eat, even if it's a pull up cart. I've had some of the best seafood in my life at a little out of the way place that was in District 3 that I couldn't even tell you how to get there, but the best snails (5 varieties) and crab I've had. To kick it all, the meal only cost me about $6 for my wife and I. Walk around get out of the central part of the city and experiment. I never have gotten sick from eating the food, but ice water unless it's bottled or previously boiled is to avoid. |
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Gourmet tours of Vietnam
I used to run gourmet tours to other countries (never Vietnam, though
I would have loved to; I have traveled there on my own). I don't do this anymore, so I have no vested interest in this topic. I'd be interested to see the companies/itineraries you're looking at, and I'd be happy to offer my opinion on them. Regarding the comment that there "aren't many gourmet restaurants" ... a good gourmet tour is about lots more than gourmet restuarants. You'll see how local specialties are grown, produced, and cooked. You'll learn what's what in the markets. You'll go to restaurants where you can learn about and try local, ethnic, and seasonal specialties. You'll meet chefs and other people in the food world. You'll learn about food's role in Vietnamese culture. You'll eat in private homes and in restaurants that tourists and guidebooks don't know about. And much more. There are serious pros AND cons to going on a group tour -- I'm a big fan of both types of travel -- but in the pro column, a good group tour can give you authentic experiences that you could never get on your own. Bruce Burger Seattle, WA, USA |
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" Why not just travel around and eat where you want, there are so
many small places that are excellent that you would probably not see on a tour. Ho Chi Minh City is loaded with resturants, every street has at least one place to eat, even if it's a pull up cart. I've had some of the best seafood in my life at a little out of the way place that was in District 3 that I couldn't even tell you how to get there, but the best snails (5 varieties) and crab I've had. To kick it all, the meal only cost me about $6 for my wife and I. Walk around get out of the central part of the city and experiment. I never have gotten sick from eating the food, but ice water unless it's bottled or previously boiled is to avoid." --------------------------------------------------------------- While enjoying these small places make sure you have massive doses of Cipro on hand for everyone in your party. I almost died eating at the small places. Oh,and don't miss the "little tiger" dish ( cat) or the exquisite puppy dishes while there with these charming people. |
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Actually the cat or dog is quite good, even better than in Korea.
"Brian Orion" wrote in message ... " Why not just travel around and eat where you want, there are so many small places that are excellent that you would probably not see on a tour. Ho Chi Minh City is loaded with resturants, every street has at least one place to eat, even if it's a pull up cart. I've had some of the best seafood in my life at a little out of the way place that was in District 3 that I couldn't even tell you how to get there, but the best snails (5 varieties) and crab I've had. To kick it all, the meal only cost me about $6 for my wife and I. Walk around get out of the central part of the city and experiment. I never have gotten sick from eating the food, but ice water unless it's bottled or previously boiled is to avoid." --------------------------------------------------------------- While enjoying these small places make sure you have massive doses of Cipro on hand for everyone in your party. I almost died eating at the small places. Oh,and don't miss the "little tiger" dish ( cat) or the exquisite puppy dishes while there with these charming people. |
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