Bit of a lull in posts right now- I will be doing some bits about Ho Chi Minh City (Saigon) and the Mekong Delta, as well as Phu Quoc island soon- but right now I'm enjoying some serious unwinding here on the island after a lot of manic madness and endless travelling during the last … Continue reading Getting behind on posts!
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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
Off the beaten track in Mai Chau
This post is part of a travel diary from 2016 - but has been updated in 2018 to include more useful information about Mai Chau 13/02/16: For our next expedition, me and the dong millionaires take a little spin over to Mai Chau. About 4 hours drive from Hanoi, Mai Chau, we're told, is a … Continue reading Off the beaten track in Mai Chau