The "big" boat One of the things that everyone will say you MUST do while you're in Vietnam, is visit the Mekong Delta. It's not like saying you should visit the Thames. Or even the Norfolk Broads. The Mekong Delta region covers 15,000 square miles - the final stages of the Mekong river's journey … Continue reading The Mekong Delta
Category: Southeast Asia
Phu Quoc Island
I promise I will be writing about the Mekong Delta and my time in Saigon soon, but for now I'm going to shove Phu Quoc in your faces. Because I'm here right now and it makes sense. Phu Quoc is sort of up and coming as far as small, Southeast Asian islands go. While the … Continue reading Phu Quoc Island
Sunshine and dunes at Mui Ne
It being February, I've visited Mui Ne in winter. It is a mere 32 degrees Celsius. It is possible that choosing to stay in canvas tents in the hot "winter" sun is not as fun and joyous an idea as it initially seemed. Camping on the beach! Frolicking in the sand! Great warm-weather activities, until … Continue reading Sunshine and dunes at Mui Ne
Sleeper buses!
Sleeper buses are an exhausting experience. Contrary to what their name would suggest, sleeper buses are not a place that much sleeping will happen. Even if you're on one for almost 20 hours like I recently was. This relaxing display of soothing night lights is an example of what a 15 hour sleeper bus journey … Continue reading Sleeper buses!
Hoi An, Lantern Town
Hoi An is known for being one of the most romantic destinations in Southeast Asia. Full of honeymooning couples, Hoi An (also known as Lantern Town) is a beautiful town full of winding streets and old French architecture, and is actually a UNESCO world heritage side- which has its pros and cons. By night, the … Continue reading Hoi An, Lantern Town