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!”
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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”
Vietnam: War Remnants Museum
The War Remnants Museum is a war museum in the centre of Ho Chi Minh City containing exhibits relating to the Vietnam/American War…it’s interesting to notice that it is referred to as a different name depending on who you speak to, the Vietnamese call it the American War, whereas I have only ever heard it calledContinueContinue reading “Vietnam: War Remnants Museum”
Cambodia: Biking
After a few days of Temples, Ruins and long mini-bus rides it was nice to finally arrive in Sihanoukville again. I have been relaxing in the sunshine! I rented out a moto and went for a ride…it was great fun as I visited the local waterfall and then spent the afternoon on Otres Beach.
Cambodia: Angkor Complex
Today I FINALLY got to visit the Angkor Complex…I literally couldn’t wait to feast my eyes on all of the lovely ruins and old school architecture. I hired a Tuk Tuk driver and he took me first to Angkor Wat and then to Angkor Thom and Bayon. In my opinion there just aren’t enough hoursContinueContinue reading “Cambodia: Angkor Complex”
Cambodia: Vietnamese floating village
Today I took a boat ride out to the Tonle Sap Lake and visited a floating village. It’s not something that I would normally have thought to do, but it was nice to do something a little different. I took a tuk-tuk out to the boat jetty, a short drive outside of the city, and caughtContinueContinue reading “Cambodia: Vietnamese floating village”
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