Destination: Vietnam

Might as well Resort to Hoi An

Fri, 24 Aug 2012 | By hanadignan | Views [490]

Loving the resort life, it is absolutely ruining me to the backpacker and hostel style of travel! The pool is miles long and the beach is lush, the very end of what was known as China Beach. Beautiful weather and an awesome old town nearby with a ... Read more >

Arrived Safely In Hanoi

Fri, 24 Aug 2012 | By lizscar | Views [322]

Just got into Ruby Elegance Hotel - met with mango smoothies and a really wonderful shower. Thank god! It was a long, long trip. I'm happy to be finally here. We had a 2 hour lay-over in Seoul. Man, that airport has more high end shops than Rodeo Drive.... Read more >

Hue more south than before

Tue, 21 Aug 2012 | By hanadignan | Views [547]

After our final night in Hanoi, we went to the airport to fly to Hue. There we were met by a bubbly guide and silent driver, who took us to eat a quick ham and formaggio baguette, before trudging around the site of the old imperial city in the hellish ... Read more >

Hanoi Hurricane

Mon, 20 Aug 2012 | By hanadignan | Views [1358]

Leaving the Republic of China was stressful, but what did I expect? The plane’s wheels lifting off the ground was a moment I won’t forget soon, I was almost giddy! Coming back to Vietnam, I was anticipating the caffeine hit and big hugs from Dad. ... Read more >

Any random day

Thu, 9 Aug 2012 | By wingnut | Views [527]

It was sound advice to be giving after a month in Vietnam. “One thing a day” I was saying to Daniel. “If you get one thing done a day you can be happy”. We were talking about getting our bikes fixed, but it applies to most things in Vietnam.... Read more >

Lovers Waterfalls

Thu, 2 Aug 2012 | By davidhodgson | Views [384]

My partner and I hired a driver for the day and set about our own tour, which we devised. There were highlights, disappointments and special memories along the way and we wouldn't have changed a thing. It was one of those perfect days when even the disappointments ... Read more >

Tags: da lat, vietnam, waterfalls

Photos: Phong Nha National Park

Mon, 30 Jul 2012 | By wingnut | Photo Gallery

Phong Nha

Mon, 30 Jul 2012 | By wingnut | Views [1004]

Starting the day with a motorbike stack isnt much fun. Lucky for me its not me or my bike involved, but my recent acquaintances, Dan, and his hired scooter. Exiting the downhill driveway from the farmstay and turning left, Dan makes the mistake ... Read more >

Photos: Khe Sanh to Phong Nha

Fri, 27 Jul 2012 | By wingnut | Photo Gallery

Khe Sanh to Phong Nha

Fri, 27 Jul 2012 | By wingnut | Views [1352]

Ho Chi Mihn West is one of the best riding roads I’ve ever been on. It twists and turns, rises then falls and for the whole time im largely on my own in a beautiful national park. However, I had a problem. Tam’s advice in Dong Ha was crap.... Read more >

Tags: ho chi mihn west, khe sanh, phong nha

Hue to Khe Sanh

Thu, 26 Jul 2012 | By wingnut | Views [2735]

Hue is the most civilized Vietnamese City that I would visit and marks the halfway point up Vietnam’s coast. The Citadel (impressive) and tombs (which to me, are vulgar and would be the worst place to spend eternity) it merited no more than two ... Read more >

Tags: dmz, dong ha, hue, khe sanh, phu loc, vinh moc

Photos: Hue to Khe Sanh

Thu, 26 Jul 2012 | By wingnut | Photo Gallery

Dak Glei to Hue

Tue, 24 Jul 2012 | By wingnut | Views [1179]

Well on the tourist trail, the former port town of Hoi An is now defined by its many tailors and beach resorts and accordingly is one of the most expensive places in Vietnam to spend time. None the less it’s an enjoyable place to spend a few days ... Read more >

Tags: beaches, cafes, hivan pass, honda 67, marble mountains, monkey island, my son, tailors

Photos: Hue

Tue, 24 Jul 2012 | By wingnut | Photo Gallery

Photos: Dak Glei to Hue

Mon, 23 Jul 2012 | By wingnut | Photo Gallery