While this beautiful country may still evoke images of war in western minds, Vietnam is a country on the up. Boasting one of the fastest-growing economies in the region, backpackers have enjoyed it for years. Now the delights of vibrant Ho Chi Minh City, French-flavoured Hanoi, island-studded Halong Bay and the Mekong Delta towns are all reaching beyond the gap year market. If you've been there, give us your Vietnamese verdict.