If Vietnam spoke a Slavic language, it would be called South-Vietnam (literally "nam" = south, "viet" = Viets, the most numerous ethnic group in the country).

I wasn't ready for local prices. In Da Nang, you can find a pretty decent hotel for about $100. Plus breakfast included. If you lower your standards a bit, there are solid options for $50. Except this price is not per day, but per week of stay. I honestly thought it was some kind of mistake. But no. After Boston's $350 this is especially impressive.