Preview of Linzstoker's blog at TravelPod. Read the full blog here: www.travelpod.com This blog preview was made by TravelPod using the TripAdvisor™ TripWow slideshow creator. Entry from: Hoi An, Vietnam Entry Title: "Charming Hoi An" Entry: "Hoi An was an easy four-hour bus ride from Hue. It was a little funny though. We were told the bus would pick us up at our guesthouse, which was great news because it meant we didn't have to carry our packs to a bus station. The downfall was that we were among the first passengers to be picked up so it took an hour to round up the rest. Then, just as I thought we were finally heading out of town, the bus pulled into a gas station, where they made us unload our luggage and transfer to another bus. Not sure what that was all about. Maybe it had a fuller tank than the bus we were on. Anyway, Hoi An was great. I really liked it. The older part of town is so quaint. During the 16th through 19th centuries, Hoi An was an important Vietnamese trading port. This international sphere of influence led to an interesting blend of indigenous, French, and Japanese architecture. But whatever the style, it feels historic. Walking the streets and narrow alleyways, one feels almost transported in time. And the best part of it is, in order to enhance Hoi An's antique charm, they restrict motorized vehicles from the historic area during certain times (there wasn't much consistency so we couldn't quite figure out what their schedule was). And those hours ...
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