Elsewhere in Vietnam the pace of life is slower but every bit as alluring. Paddling through Mekong Delta in a small sampan and joking with the vendors at the floating markets, relaxing on the magnificent white beaches around Nha Trang, exploring the charming cobbled alleyways of Hoi An, wandering the refined streets of the laid back capital of Hanoi, canoeing through the magnificent karst scenery of Ha Long Bay, trekking through remote hilltribe villages....... everywhere I was overcome by the sheer beauty of the country, the friendliness of the locals, the atmosphere on the streets. Go now before the rest of the world discovers just how wonderful this country is!