Destination: Vietnam

Photos: HCMC (Saigon)

Thu, 5 Jan 2012 | By walkingabout2 | Photo Gallery

Vietnam (29/12/2011-5/1/2012)

Thu, 5 Jan 2012 | By grizzly_bear | Views [763]

Our time in Saigon was definitely more cultural than party which was nice for a change! It gave our livers a bit of a chance to heal and we saw some really neat places..After our first quiet night we went out to the cu chi tunnels which is where the ... Read more >

Photos: Train Ride from Saigon to Hanoi

Thu, 5 Jan 2012 | By christa_spencer | Photo Gallery

Vietnam (Hanoi)

Tue, 3 Jan 2012 | By christa_spencer | Views [660]

  It’s the city that never stops… horns (I have not counted a second to go by without hearing them), scooters (only seen two wrecks!), eating (everyone is always eating), cooking (naturally if everyone is always eating…   everyone must also be cooking) ... Read more >

Laos and Vietnam (21/12-28/12)

Wed, 28 Dec 2011 | By grizzly_bear | Views [506]

After our semi wild start to luangprobang we decided that it would be a good idea to get a little bit cultural..So we decided to hire bikes and go for a ride around town. It was a beautiful afternoon with the 4 of us messing around on old school bikes ... Read more >

Photos: Saigon: Travs' New Do

Tue, 27 Dec 2011 | By christa_spencer | Photo Gallery

Photos: Saigon

Mon, 26 Dec 2011 | By christa_spencer | Photo Gallery

Vietnam (Saigon)

Mon, 26 Dec 2011 | By christa_spencer | Views [653]

   To get from Kep, Cambodia over the border to Vietnam… it took one 45 minute ride in a small car, packed with five tourists and one driver, four of us were sandwiched in the backseat along with our backpacks (needless ... Read more >

Hoi An Old Town

Sat, 24 Dec 2011 | By walkingabout2 | Views [548]

By acquiring an open bus ticket in Hanoi, I was pretty much guaranteed to hit all the backpacker spots on the tourist trial.  This isn't necessarily a bad thing, as I have been able to see a lot for a minimal amount of money - and the tours to the ... Read more >

A little more transition time!

Sat, 24 Dec 2011 | By carolat | Views [283]

Photos: Hoi An and My Son

Fri, 23 Dec 2011 | By walkingabout2 | Photo Gallery

Photos: Perfume Pagoda

Tue, 20 Dec 2011 | By walkingabout2 | Photo Gallery

Perfume Pagoda- day trip from Hanoi

Tue, 20 Dec 2011 | By walkingabout2 | Views [546] | Comments [1]

This was a beautiful experience - and I was lucky again because the day was clear and comfortable. Winter is the off-season and the best time to go if you want to avoid crowds of tourists. Getting to the Pagoda is as interesting as arriving there.... Read more >

Photos: Halong Bay

Sun, 18 Dec 2011 | By walkingabout2 | Photo Gallery

Halong Bay

Sun, 18 Dec 2011 | By walkingabout2 | Views [401]

Halong Bay is an enchanting place where ancient, mountainous rocks rise up from the sea.  The water is calm and warm, even in the winter and it's a beautiful emerald green.  I was skeptical about taking a tour at first, but that's probably the best ... Read more >