From how to navigate the crazy traffic to having your clothes tailor made, here are my top tips to help you make the most of your Vietnamese adventure.
Vietnam: Top tips
Crickhowell
This attractive market town on the banks of the River Usk is surrounded by the Bannau Brycheiniog National Park and is a great base from which to explore the nearby countryside.
Colmar
Famous for its brightly-painted old timber buildings and picture-perfect canal, the Alsatian town of Colmar makes for a charming day out.
Tokyo
A relaxing culture-filled day exploring the fast-paced megacity's Imperial Palace East Gardens and the Tokyo National Museum.
Havana
This is one cool capital city. The district of Old Havana exudes a faded glamour, a mix of beautifully-preserved colonial architecture, and run-down, frayed buildings.
Little Old World 