The Kirwan Twins Adventures

We've finally graduated, so we're setting off for three months to backpack around India, Cambodia, Vietnam and Thailand before entering the "real world."

Trip: India and beyond...

There are [24] stories from my trip: India and beyond...


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USA | Thursday, 7 Jun 2007 | Views [201] | Comments [1]

To be swiftly transported to the the far east, visit this homepage. You won't be dissapointed... http://picasaweb.google.co m/evkirwan

Tags: Sightseeing


Virgin Train Riders and the Dao Raffle

VIETNAM | Tuesday, 29 May 2007 | Views [201]

Our trip to Sapa, a small mountain town in North Vietnam, began with an overnight train. Before our group of mothers and daughters clamored onto the train, we stocked up on nightcaps of Tiger beer in the station. Compared to Emma and my many experiences ... Read more >

Tags: The Great Outdoors


The Mekong Delta

VIETNAM | Tuesday, 22 May 2007 | Views [244] | Comments [1]

I arrived at Ho Chi Minh City and was greeted by sweltering heat and a mass of silent Vietnamese who seemed mesmerized by the sight of a wild-haired 'mature' backpacker being knocked over by a pair of equally wild-haired identical twins. Huge hugs all ... Read more >

Tags: Philosophy of travel


Seven Women at the Dinner Table

VIETNAM | Saturday, 19 May 2007 | Views [205] | Comments [1]

Traveling with four ladies is manageable, so is five. Seven may be stretching it, especially when your choice destination is a town renowned for its tailor shops and food. Our clan of seven women included Ilsa, Izzy, Mamma, Dimity, Emily, Shana, and ... Read more >

Tags: Laughter


Hotels, Hostels, and Bungalows

VIETNAM | Saturday, 19 May 2007 | Views [188] | Comments [1]

From Ho Chi Minh City, SEED traveled northeast to the beaches of Mui Ne. This resort town can be more appropriately defined as a 15 kilometer stretch of hotels and restaurants lining the beach front to the point that a beach does not actually exist; ... Read more >

Tags: Beaches & sunshine


How to cross the road in Vietnam - and survive

VIETNAM | Friday, 18 May 2007 | Views [613]

Like most countries, Vietnam has paved roads both in the cities and small towns.  Actually, Vietnamese roads are better than many New York streets since they don't have any potholes and you don't have to worry about braking an axle or getting electrocuted ... Read more >

Tags: Adrenaline


Detour to Battambang

CAMBODIA | Sunday, 29 Apr 2007 | Views [434] | Comments [1]

From Angkor Wat, we hoppped on a bus to Battambang, a French colonial town that was meant to be charming and lazy place set on a river. The taxi picked us up from the Dead Fish at 7am and drove us, literally, around the corner to the travel agent. After ... Read more >

Tags: Food & eating


The Misadventures of SEED

VIETNAM | Sunday, 29 Apr 2007 | Views [536] | Comments [2]

Note to self: Do not stray off the beaten track if you don't speak Vietnamese. Day One It all began in Cambodia. Well, considering our history of traveling with Emily Gold, it may have really begun in Romania and followed us here (but that is ... Read more >

Tags: Misadventures


Angkor WHAT?

CAMBODIA | Thursday, 26 Apr 2007 | Views [226]

Our first stop in Cambodia was Siem Riep, home to Angkor Wat, an ancient city of temples vying for a spot as one of the new seven wonders of the world. Thanks to the eager staff at the Dead Fish, we found a wonderful tuk-tuk driver named Merci, who ... Read more >

Tags: Culture


Official Corruption

CAMBODIA | Thursday, 26 Apr 2007 | Views [239]

Crossing into Cambodia was a special treat. Emily, Shana, Dimbo, and I arrived at the bus terminal at the crack of dawn only to discover that the 7:30am bus was canceled in leu of the 10:30am bus. So, we made ourselves comfortable with some Thai ... Read more >

Tags: Scams & Robberies


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