Gill

Slightly "how long is a piece of string" as we all have different needs.

Personally I prefer a hard case. Some people seem to try & keep their luggage pristine - difficult with the way luggage is handled - but the first thing I do is put several strips of bright gaffer tape over the case. I have used hard & soft but gaffer tape and soft cases don't go together! That and a few stickers makes the case stand out and I can usually spot mine from way off. Also with so many cases looking the same it minimises the risk of someone else picking up yours by mistake.

As regards size then:-

• I'll admit to being XL so need proportionately more space for the same items as someone who is (say) M,

• for Vietnam & Cambodia you will have internal flights in Vietnam so you need to bear in mind the weight allowance on those flights

• How much do you take with you? I use as much travel clothing as possible so do laundry on the go

• Vietnam & Cambodia will be warm so fairly lightweight clothing will be the order of the day but bear in mind the case may be needed for other trips to colder climes

• I always make sure there is space in the case. I often travel in colder UK months to warmer climes. I could have a top coat/fleece etc for use when I return. So often I see people with full cases and lugging coats as they move from place to place whilst mine is in the case.

Sadly there is no "one fits all" scenario but on the positive side then whatever case you choose you will enjoy Vietnam & Cambodia.

Ian

After significant damage to soft body suitcases I invested in the lightest hard body case I could find. Found one online which is a 28" case with an integrated lock. It is easy to manoeuvre and although it has some scratches it is coping well with airport baggage handlers!

Lesley

I have enough items of luggage to open a shop as airports/airlines have ruined nearly every case I've had (I do travel a lot!) - Heathrow is the worse. Having seen a JY tour manager with an Eastpak case, I now have about 4 of them in different sizes. Not cheap, but have a look on Amazon. They are soft and open out sideways, so to speak. Packing cubes fit into them really well. They are strong canvas. You can always put a coloured strap around them for easy identification - the time I didn't do this, I nearly opened somebody else's case which was identical!

Good luck, and enjoy Vietnam and Cambodia - fabulous countries.

Cheers,

Hils

CvIt comes down to personal choice, but do bear in mind luggage gets tossed around by airline baggage handlers, and will be taken on off of  coaches during the tour, so something lightweight and reasonably strong is needed. Also, as you will be wheeling your luggage around airports, a case that rolls easily is a must. I’m also on this tour. See you In February

Thanks Sarah for your thoughts and see you in February. I am travelling down from Scotland the night before and staying in the yotel in Heathrow.

Still annoyed that I have been penalised for early booking, and so not qualified for the free visa offer. Please JY reconsider your future policies to include all pre booked travellers in future offers as your competitors do.

A friend and I are visiting Cambodia and Vietnam with Travelsphere in September. It would be great if you could write a review of this holiday when you return.

Regards

Lesley(fellow Scot)

Thank you for your feedback regarding our visa offer, I have passed your feedback on to the team.

Many thanks,

Vickie

Still annoyed that I have been penalised for early booking, and so not qualified for the free visa offer.  Please JY reconsider your future policies to include all pre booked travellers in future offers as your competitors do.

Regards

Jaya

Question to all, are any of you taking Vietnam currency or just US$?  I have also been told about a travel cash card but don’t know anything about it?

Hi. I am on this trip in March and was wondering the same thing.

Gill