Comments on: Top 5 Most Dangerous Things to Do in Vietnam

By: Christine Ka'aloa

Christine Ka'aloa — Thu, 24 Feb 2011 05:35:27 +0000

In reply to Feather Ives. @Feather: Yesssss. Summer break, winter break. Many of us find it a delightful necessity. Problem is, it just always feels too short.

By: Feather Ives

Feather Ives — Tue, 22 Feb 2011 02:38:07 +0000

Hi, Christine, were you able to take trips outside of the country while you were in S. Korea?

By: Christine Ka'aloa

Christine Ka'aloa — Thu, 09 Dec 2010 10:09:36 +0000

In reply to joshywashington.

@joshywashington: Congrats, you’re a legitimate daredevil (though you’re already are a ninja so I guess that trumps a daredevil, huh?) I liked Saigon– the motorbiking didn’t seem anywhere near as crzzy as Hanoi, but it was still pretty insane. I get the Vietnamese really have a grip on their driving skills.

By: joshywashington

joshywashington — Wed, 08 Dec 2010 10:04:54 +0000

I have checked all five off! woot! I rented a motorbike for 5 months in Saigon while I taught English and yeah, it was pretty much insane. But I gotta say I saw surprisingly few amount of wrecks.
I miss ‘Nam…

By: Christine Ka'aloa

Christine Ka'aloa — Wed, 27 Oct 2010 08:36:33 +0000

In reply to Ekua.

@Laura: Wow– so drivers in Mexico are into pedestrian roadkill, huh?
@Ekua: You truly are unstoppable! I admire that. Everyone has their comfort levels of what they’ll try solo when abroad. I know travelers who’ll try anything that’s considered new and risky & those who always stay mainstream safe. If I doubt my courage for even 2 seconds, then I consider doing it, “daring”. Crossing those Viet streets looks so intimidating at first, right? Thanks for stopping by. 😉

By: Christine Ka'aloa

Christine Ka'aloa — Wed, 27 Oct 2010 08:23:47 +0000

In reply to Connie.

@Connie: Glad you’re having fun in Vietnam. Ha ha… I think traveling solo makes you question the safety of things all the time. Things could ultimately be safe and that’s what I gathered of Vietnam. The solo factor adds to the daringness… what happens if you get into an accident, get sick from the food, etc… you’re on your own. The payoff is exactly what you mentioned and the fact you survived. 😉
@Catia: Thanks for stopping by and commenting. I’m glad I didn’t disappoint. ha ha

By: Ekua

Ekua — Wed, 27 Oct 2010 07:19:05 +0000

I guess I was a daredevil in Vietnam, as I did most of these things. I rode motorcycles all the time, but I never rode one alone and never rode one with more than two people! Out of all of those activities, crossing the street in Saigon was the most “daredevil” thing I did in Vietnam 😛

By: Laura in Cancun

Laura in Cancun — Wed, 27 Oct 2010 04:01:10 +0000

Love it!!! In Mexico, some cars will speed up when they see you crossing the street. haha

Yes, definitely eat the street food! It’s so delicious, and a few bugs won’t hurt ya 🙂

By: Connie

Connie — Tue, 26 Oct 2010 14:45:15 +0000

Great post! I’m in Vietnam now and you’re totally right. Every day it does feel like I’m putting my life on the line here. Oh well, the beauty of the country, the warm and friendly people and delicious food more than make up for it! =)

By: Catia

Catia — Tue, 26 Oct 2010 08:04:24 +0000

Hehehe! This is not at all what I expected when I clicked through the link, but you know what? It was way better. 🙂 Thanks for making me giggle!