
We had our first vacation in Vietnam at the Sailing Club in Mui Ne from 29 April to 3 May 2006. We flew to Ho Chi Minh City (Saigon) and a minibus from the resort took us 200 km north to Mui Ne Brach, about 22 km east of Phan Thien. The drive takes a minimum of 3 hours. Mui Ne means "sheltered peninsula", and is indeed used as a seasonal harbour by local fishermen. In recent years the wind has altered the landscape of Mui Ne in a different way, by luring tourists, windsurfers and kitesurfers to the 20 km long beach. Read our travelogue here.
Regarding visa to Vietnam, it is no longer required for the Nordic Countries for stays up to 15 days and with a valid return ticket.