Earlier this year, my wife and I travelled in south east Asia and spent most of the time in Vietnam. Of all the places we've travelled to, this must be our favourite. Wonderful people, great food, unspoiled and so much to see and do. And it's cheap by normal western standards. We actually stayed in 5 star accommodation because the price was so reasonable (although we always ate with the locals, excepting breakfast).
Here's a link to our blog write-up and photos. There are several successive posts on our travels: http://geoffjames.blogspot.com/2011/03/g-excellent-asian-adventure-part-2.html

Cheers
Geoff and Jennie in Coromandel

Hiya Geoff, fancy meeting you here...!

'ello Ed!!

Don't log in very often - hope your back is much improved!

LOL!!! Me neither... obviously! Back's about as good as it's going to ever be I think. Painkillers are great though! Amazing what you can do if you take enough of them!