[SEAJ]

Originally Posted by naemlo

Both countries have their cons n pros... No one country or city is more superior or better than others. Dun just listen and read, experience it. I stayed in Hanoi for 2 years, traveled to provinces often but I still prefer Thailand. To add on, Thailand is definitely not more expensive than Vietnam. End of the day, different ppl different views....
.....Chiangmai, yes but Phuket, no... If I want beaches, I rather choose Huahin or Chaam. If city life, then small city, Chiangmai.

Yes, of course there is no substitute for actually being there and I do have many years familiarity with Thai living gained over just about countless visits to LOS. I am though a lot less familiar with Vietnam having only visited there twice.

I happen to be one who insist on doing a lot of research prior to committing to most things and IMHO, the web and especially sites as this provides me with not only facts, but more importantly, the patina of each location. Even the attitude and responses of posters gives me a pretty good indication as to what to expect. LOL!

Thanks
SEAJ