A comprehensive Embassy register including border-crossing requirements.

Where are they, how can they help and when can you contact them ?

U.S. Embassies and Consulates Worldwide
U.K. Overseas Missions
U.K. Consular Services Abroad
Foreign Consular Offices in U.S
London Diplomatic List (U.K)

Take the official line with:

U.S. Visa Services
U.K. Visa Information

Visit the Passport and Visa Professionals at:

U.S. Travel Documents
U.K. Visaservice

United Kingdom

City:	HANOI
Mission:	British Embassy
Address:	Central Building 31 Hai Ba Trung
Tel:	(84)(4) 8252510 (84)(4) 8267560-5 (84)(4) 8267558-9
Fax:	(84)(4) 8265762 (Chancery) (84)(4) 8252349 (Consular)
E-mail:	behanoi@fpt.vn
Hours:	01:30-09:30 (GMT)

City:	HO CHI MINH
Mission:	British Consulate General
Address:	25 Le Duan Street District 1 Ho Chi Minh City
Tel:	(84) (8) 8298433 (84) (8) 8232604-5
Fax:	(84) (8) 8221971 (84) (8) 8225740
E-mail:	bcghcmc@hcm.vnn.vn
Hours:	01:30-05:00/06:30-10:00

United States

City:	HANOI
Mission:	Embassy of the United States
Address:	7 Lang Ha, Hanoi, Vietnam
Tel:	(84) (4) 843-1500
Fax:	(84) (4) 835-0484
Hours:	08:00-15:00

City:	HO CHI MINH
Mission:	Consulate General of the United States
Address:	#4 Le Duan Blvd., District 1, Ho Chi Minh City, Vietnam
Tel:	(84-8) 822-9433
Fax:	(84-8) 829-5571
Hours:	08:00-11:00 / 14:00-16:00

This section will help you assess the potential risks and plan the precautions you need to take both before you go and once you are away.

Worldwide protection for backpackers of all nationalities:
World Travel Center!

Travel health issues tackled from every angle at:
Center for Disease Control and Prevention
Fit for Travel
Travel Health Online

Up-to-date country advice for all travellers:
U.S. Safetynet
U.K. Safetynet

bakpaka is in the process of researching accessibility for ALL travellers worldwide.

The information being collated reflects the standards and facilities available concerning transport, accommodation, places of interest, leisure pursuits and communication.

Airport facilities and much more at:
World Airport Guide

Students!!! Save now with the ISIC or ISE Card. Discounts on hotels, transportation, museums and more all over the world:
ISE Cards and
ISIC Cards

It's good to talk, with over 2,500 languages worldwide:
Just say hello

General and country specific tips for backpackers, including things to do and see. We are looking for your input, so email tips & anecdotes letting your fellow backpackers and us know what's happening out there!!!

If you would like to become an author, please email us:
info [AT] bakpaka dot- com

Well-versed in the pursuit of travel:
Lonely Planet online

ECOTOURISM
Responsible travel to natural areas, which conserves the enviroment and sustains the livelihood of local people.

Visit the CI Ecotourism Section of The Ecotravel Centre at:
Ecotourism

For tailor-made experiences take the Travel Link to:
Wildland Adventures
Dragoman

News and comment from around the world:
World News Asia Pacific

This section will develop into a comprehensive guide to current weather and seasonal trends experienced in this country, and advise on weather related issues affecting places of interest.

Current regional conditions and forecasts:
Weather Asia

bakpaka is compiling a hostel and budget accommodation guide to suit your needs. In the meantime why not check out the worldwide accommodation options below and through our travel link…

The booking system operated by The International Youth Hostel Federation:
IBN

The 4anything guide to hostels:
Worldwide Accommodations

A comprehensive Cyber Café register is currently under construction.

The most comprehensive guide on the net:
Cyber Cafes

Here's a selection operating in this country:

Although this information can sometimes be specific, the majority will be of use to all nationalities travelling abroad.

U.S. Citizens
U.K. Citizens
U.S. Customs
U.K. Customs