Comments on: Turning on the Faucet: Vietnam’s Rainy Season

By: Thorung La Pass Annapurna Circuit | Ottsworld

Thorung La Pass Annapurna Circuit | Ottsworld — Tue, 16 Feb 2010 06:00:44 +0000

[...] we were poorly prepared when it came to technical, winter clothing. I had just spent the last year living at the equator in Vietnam, I didn’t even own a coat, so I had to borrow one. We operated under the idea that as long as we [...]

By: Vietnam Rainy Season Poncho Fashion | Ottsworld

Vietnam Rainy Season Poncho Fashion | Ottsworld — Sat, 26 Dec 2009 19:38:16 +0000

[...] however it would be a great idea for a show here! There is one thing that I like about the rainy season , the ponchos. There is a whole poncho industry here that’s I’ve never seen before. I myself own [...]

By: Peter Mcilrath

Peter Mcilrath — Fri, 13 Nov 2009 04:31:04 +0000

Good to hear. Many thanks.

By: admin

admin — Mon, 09 Nov 2009 16:16:53 +0000

@Peter – Aug to mid September is fine. Sure, it will rain each day for a bit (an hour or so downpour), but it rarely rains all day unless there is a typhon nearby. I actually recommend people to travel to VN during rainy season (or at least not shy away due to rainy season); after all, you will get to see the real unique culture of VN in rainy season. I am constantly amazed at how people deal with the discomfort of the rainy season on a daily basis fascinating – especially when you see all the motorbikes! Your plans sound great – just bring a poncho and be like the locals!

By: Peter Mcilrath

Peter Mcilrath — Mon, 09 Nov 2009 02:01:10 +0000

I am thinking of travelling to Vietnam from roughly mid August to mid September. I realsie that this falls into the rainy season but would like to know whether or not it is still possible to travel through the country? does the rain last all day or is it simply heavy downpours in an otherwise clear day? any enlightenment on this issue would be much appreciated.

many thanks.

By: Renewing you Passport Overseas | Ottsworld

Renewing you Passport Overseas | Ottsworld — Wed, 08 Jul 2009 17:42:53 +0000

[...] put together, I hopped on the motorbike and took off. As soon as I started to go over the bridge the skies opened up and poured. I pulled over next to all of the locals along the side of the narrow 10 ft. wide motorbike lane and [...]

By: admin

admin — Fri, 19 Jun 2009 07:45:03 +0000

Yeah! The worst is when the road is flooded – and you know it’s full of potholes and you have to drive your motorbike through the unknown…it’s like trying to avoid landmines…you just go and hope for the best!

By: marina k. villatoro

marina k. villatoro — Tue, 16 Jun 2009 15:04:38 +0000

It sounds like Costa Rica. we get a ton of rain, not like in Vietnam, but the roads are f’ing bad. And they say it the same, actually, they go as far as saying oh it’s charming!
When all you do is hit one hole after another!!!!

Then you take it to the mechanic at least once a week, and the moron is like, ‘did you hit a hole?’

By: Slow, Bumpy Commute in Vietnam | Ottsworld

Slow, Bumpy Commute in Vietnam | Ottsworld — Fri, 29 May 2009 04:47:06 +0000

[...] see in the video among the huge trucks and potholes. The road is a mess, and getting worse during rainy season. Actually there isn’t really much of a road, it’s mainly crumbling and falling apart. [...]