Iain Stewart has been visiting Vietnam since 1991 and has explored virtually every province in the country over the years. This is the fourth edition of Lonely Planet Vietnam he's contributed to and the third as co-ordinating writer. Travelling the highway between Vung Tau and Tam Hai was some road (and rail) trip, taking in the full spectrum of Vietnam's stunning coastal scenery and numerous memorable meals.
Iain also wrote Plan and Understand chapters, Survival Guide and the Scenes of Vietnam colour section. For more than 20 years, Brett Atkinson has been exploring one of his favourite countries, and his latest Vietnam sojourn spanned street food and history in Hue and Hoi An, the thrilling cave systems of Phong Nha, and the irresistible urban buzz of Ho Chi Minh City. Brett is based in Auckland, New Zealand and has covered more than 50 countries as a guidebook author and travel and food writer.
A big fan of two-wheeled travel, Anna Kaminski fell hard for the picturesque lanes of the Mekong Delta and the hills of the Southwest Highlands in years past and remains smitten. Given the food, the friendly locals, and ample indigenous culture, there's little surprise that southern Vietnam remains one of her favourite destinations. Having previously lived in and backpacked alt over Southeast Asia, on this occasion Anna explored the Delta's forgotten corners and motorbiked part of the Ho Chi Minh Trait.
Jessica Lee first came to Vietnam in the late 90's and has visited several times since then. This trip saw her road-tripping the winding highways of the northwest, up into the mountains of Ha Giang province, and then down to the bustle of Halong Bay - along the way, drinking more caphe sua da than is probable recommended. When she's not travelling, Jess lives in the Middle East, and has also contributed to Lonely Planet's guidebooks to Turkey.
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