Vietnam among the best destinations for backpackers
Rough Guides has announced the top ten countries for backpackers, including Vietnam.
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| According to Rough Guides, Vietnam is abuzz with an energy that’s both frenetic and full of hope. |
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| Thailand’s rich culture, affordability and abundance of sights and activities have made it a quintessential backpacking destination. |
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| Few destinations can truly be said to have it all, but Peru is among them. |
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| While Sri Lanka is often overshadowed by nearby India, those who’ve ventured here know the island to be a natural beauty and a backpacking gem. |
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| While it can be more of a challenge to get around, landlocked Bolivia is always worth the work – in fact, it’s all part of the fun. |
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| More affordable, more exotic and arguably wilder than anywhere else in western Europe, it’s no surprise to see Spain as the only European country ranked here by our readers. |
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| The greatest treasure of Laos is undeniably its people, and the fact that our readers have ranked Laos so high on this list speaks volumes. |
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| Mixing equal parts backpacker party trail and slowly vanishing Southeast Asian traditions, Cambodia caters to travellers of every style and whim. |
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| India is an opinion-dividing destination: some will come away completely besotted with the country, while others leave overwhelmed. |
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| A relatively small island boasting an astounding variety of jaw-dropping landscapes, New Zealand is a utopia for fans of the great outdoors. |
