Category Archives: Travel

Vietnam: Paradise Cave

*Post updated 2020 World Heritage Phong Nha-Ke Bang National Park, with its karst mountains, underground rivers, historic sites, extensive caves and unspoilt jungle, is packed with opportunities to hike, bike, paddle or relax in one of Vietnam’s most spectacular and interesting regions(Lonely Planet, 2016) I don’t think that I can add much to that, itContinueContinue reading “Vietnam: Paradise Cave”

Vietnam: Hue Citadel and Imperial Enclosure

Today I visited the Hue Citadel and the Imperial Enclosure. It was lovely 🙂 The Citadel Perched gloriously on the edge of the Perfume River, this imposing walled city draws tourists to Hue to emerse themselves in its old-world charm.I rented a bicycle and spent a lovely day pedalling my way around the city, stoppingContinueContinue reading “Vietnam: Hue Citadel and Imperial Enclosure”

Vietnam: Hoi An … and My Son day trip

I arrived in Hoi An with sleepy eyes and lots of hope for this UNESCO World Heritage Town. Hoi An is graceful and easygoing with it’s historical buildings set quaintly alongside the Thu Bon River. It has a sort of old-world charm and I found myself slowly meandering around the streets, browsing the many little shops, withContinueContinue reading “Vietnam: Hoi An … and My Son day trip”

Vietnam: Diving!

It was certainly different to the PADI Open Water Certification…for one thing the company was professional but a lot more relaxed (but i’m not sure if it’s because i’m already qualified now)! I boarded the ‘Sailing Club’ boat a little after 8 am and it made its way to the port, together with the other funContinueContinue reading “Vietnam: Diving!”

Vietnam: Vinpearl Land

Vinpearl Land is a sort of resort slash theme park on an island just across from the coast of Nah Trang…it was brilliant fun and I would highly recommend it! It costs 480,000 dong per person, and that includes the cable-car ride across to the island, Vinpearl Underwater World, Vinpearl Water Park and all of the shoppingContinueContinue reading “Vietnam: Vinpearl Land”

Vietnam: Dalat to Nha Trang

Opting again to travel with ‘The Sinh Tourist’, today I ventured to Nha Trang. Picking me up early (7.30am) the bus made it’s way along the windy roads, getting me onto the beach by late afternoon. After dumping the bags and grabbing some food, I took an amble along the beachfront. It felt very western. I thoughtContinueContinue reading “Vietnam: Dalat to Nha Trang”

Vietnam: Dalat Day Tripping

*Post updated, 2020 I decided to be a granny and go on an organised day trip. It was a very reasonable price and included breakfast and lunch as well as taking me to visit the following places: Bao Dai’s Summer PalaceHang Nga Crazy HouseDalat CathedralCremaillereRobin Hill Bao Dai’s Summer Palace This Art Deco influenced summerContinueContinue reading “Vietnam: Dalat Day Tripping”

Vietnam: Cu Chi Tunnels

The tunnels at Cu Chi are an amazing network of connecting underground tunnels that were used during the Vietnam War. They were made by the Viet Cong and were their main base of operations during the Tet Offensive in 1968 and up until the end of the war. The tunnels were used by the VietContinueContinue reading “Vietnam: Cu Chi Tunnels”

Vietnam: Reunification (or Independence) Palace

The Reunification Palace is in the center of Ho Chi Minh City and is built on the site of the former Norodom Palace. It is a big landmark in the city, as it was the site of the end of the Vietnam War during the fall of Saigon on April 30th 1975. On this dateContinueContinue reading “Vietnam: Reunification (or Independence) Palace”