Destination: Vietnam

5th

Mon, 8 Mar 2010 | By theshilling | Views [291]

My 2nd day at Sapa was way better than the my first one. Views were spectacular which made the 8 km trek worth it, but my calves!!! damn were they sore from the trek the day before. Took the overnight train back to Hanoi. Oh man what an experience!.... Read more >

Photos: Ho chi minh

Sun, 7 Mar 2010 | By terrihorner | Photo Gallery

7/3/10 Terri

Sun, 7 Mar 2010 | By terrihorner | Views [773] | Comments [5]

Flight to HCM, following a terential/scary downpour and thunder in KL, was great. Visa process wasn't though. We were last to get through as unwelcoming officials to country decided to take their time and not clearly explain what we needed to do.All ... Read more >

Tags: ho chi minh

Saigon

Fri, 5 Mar 2010 | By zioned | Views [416] | Comments [1]

An early start again as we head off to the American International School. Our bus parts the waves of scooters and motorcycles. They swarm around us like schools of fish flowing in out between bigger fish (the few cars and buses). They meet other schools ... Read more >

March 5th

Thu, 4 Mar 2010 | By theshilling | Views [276]

Tomorrow I will continue trekking Sapa area then I"ll be taking the overnight train back to hanoi and make my way to halong bay where I will over night. I will try to upload pictures as I go along but it't not always easy to do as the computers ... Read more >

Day 4

Thu, 4 Mar 2010 | By theshilling | Views [302]

Today I made my way to sapa which is in the highlands of Vietnam, where most of the tribes originate from and still live. I was a bit disappointed in the scenery wasn't as grren and lush as the picture I've seen. Also because of the weather, hot but ... Read more >

Day 3

Thu, 4 Mar 2010 | By theshilling | Views [274]

Went around Hanio city learning more about the culture and history. Visited the Mausoleum where Ho Chi Minh is kept, the lake in the city where the turtle came up from the lake and aske the king to return his sword of victory which was given to him by ... Read more >

Day 2

Thu, 4 Mar 2010 | By theshilling | Views [310]

Visted Hoa Lu and Tam Coc. Hoa Lu used to be the capital of north vietnam back in the day and Tam Coc is refered to as Halang bay but on land. We went up a river in Tam coc so was my first time on the canoes.

Day 1

Thu, 4 Mar 2010 | By theshilling | Views [263]

Arrived in Hanoi and was a bit blown away by the amount of dust and motorbikes. It's crazy. Japan has definitely softened me up! First up I went to visit the water puppets that night.

Photos: Adventures

Thu, 4 Mar 2010 | By theshilling | Photo Gallery

Hold on Tight!

Wed, 3 Mar 2010 | By true-claims-stories | Views [2761]

On our trip in Vietnam, we rented scooter taxis to take us to Monkey Island. The road was very winding and on our return trip a sharp turn caused me to fall off the back of the scooter and slide a few meters across the gravel road. I was stopped by ... Read more >

Tags: accident, broken leg, emergency, motorbike, vietnam

Photos: Vietnam

Sat, 27 Feb 2010 | By clare_tommy | Photo Gallery

Tammy and Steve have just jumped 14,000 foot from a plane!

Thu, 25 Feb 2010 | By whereintheworld10 | Views [438] | Comments [1]

Yes!!!!!!! We have done the skydive. It was unbelievable. So exhilirating! What an adrenaline rush. Free fall was for 60 seconds, which seems like a lifetime when your falling from the sky. Cant't wait to do it again. Got a fab DVD each and loadsa ... Read more >

Photos: Vietnam

Sun, 21 Feb 2010 | By bunnyrall | Photo Gallery

Chuc Mung Nam Moi, Happy New Year!

Sun, 21 Feb 2010 | By bunnyrall | Views [882]

Good Morning Vietnam!  Sorry it has been WAY too long since our last post, but we have many good excuses for not writing sooner... primarily that we have been having too much fun to sit ourselves down at a computer and reflect.  Here is a quick taste ... Read more >