VIETNAM | Wednesday, 16 Sep 2009 | Views [111] | Comments [1]
Enjoying Siagon, great city! Have been doing last minute shopping which is a lot of fun. Packing our backpacks, ditching lots of things to make them lighter!!! Hayley went to a waterpark with a couple of friends she met at the begining of our trip, and ... Read more >
VIETNAM | Monday, 14 Sep 2009 | Views [132] | Comments [2]
Made it safely back to Saigon, and found nice accommodation at Liberty 3 District 1 in the heart of the backpackers area. This morning we returned to the Bi Saigon hotel for breakfast, this was the starting point of our trip. Quite nostalgic, I brought ... Read more >
VIETNAM | Friday, 11 Sep 2009 | Views [99] | Comments [2]
Still enjoying Hue,and meeting very friendly people. Today we went to a small village with a waitress from a nearby restaurant. We went by motorbike, about 20mins outside of Hue. The country side is incredibly green and lush, though at the moment it is ... Read more >
VIETNAM | Thursday, 10 Sep 2009 | Views [78] | Comments [1]
Having a great time in Hue, yesterday had lunch with a local friend that we met and tried some more interesting food. Then we went to the DMZ Cafe (Demilitarised Zone) for their 15th birthday party, crazy night, lots of fun. Today went to a large pagoda ... Read more >
VIETNAM | Tuesday, 8 Sep 2009 | Views [104] | Comments [1]
Wow, time seems to be flying by! We didn't end up doing a great deal yesterday, out for lunch and then torrential rain followed, so we holed up and watched DVD's. Amazing thunderous electrical storm! This morning we are moving hotels again, as they are ... Read more >
VIETNAM | Monday, 7 Sep 2009 | Views [94] | Comments [1]
Hue is a pretty city and much more laid back than Hanoi, the streets are wider and it is much easier to walk around, it is also very clean. It has rained a bit since we have been here, reminding us of home, except its a lot warmer :) Yesterday we went ... Read more >
VIETNAM | Sunday, 6 Sep 2009 | Views [98] | Comments [2]
We arrived safely in Hue and travelled for about 20mins to our hotel. It was dark when we arrived and so much quieter than Hanoi. What we have seen so far looks good and we are both looking forward to exploring. Our hotel, the Orchid, is stunning, and ... Read more >
VIETNAM | Thursday, 3 Sep 2009 | Views [102] | Comments [2]
We are still wandering around Hanoi, living an easy life, eating well as usual. We have been to the Natural History museum, was a little interesting, but not highly recommended. Haven't made it to the Fine Arts yet, but maybe this afternoon or tomorrow.... Read more >
VIETNAM | Tuesday, 1 Sep 2009 | Views [81] | Comments [1]
Had a quiet day yesterday, caught up with a couple of friends, Jo and Justin whom we met on the Halong cruise and had lunch as they are flying home today. Also a guy from NZ who has been doing several cooking classes here and is opening a Vietnamese restaurant ... Read more >
VIETNAM | Sunday, 30 Aug 2009 | Views [115] | Comments [2]
Our trip to Halong bay was great. The junk we stayed on was very nice, and I think we were lucky to get the cabin that we got, was actually a triple room so was quite big compared to the other cabins which were very small, and we had a large window either ... Read more >
VIETNAM | Saturday, 29 Aug 2009 | Views [70]
Hi!!!! Just back from Halong Bay, will write full report tomorrow, absolutely stunning! Love to all xxxxxx
VIETNAM | Wednesday, 26 Aug 2009 | Views [86] | Comments [1]
Nice day yesterday, wandered about, walked around the lake last night. Had a nice icecream by the water, scoop of vanilla with frothy baileys over the top :) We found a huge plaza to look around, but incredibly expensive, Pierre Cardin and big brand names.... Read more >
VIETNAM | Tuesday, 25 Aug 2009 | Views [82] | Comments [1]
We are staying at the Kim Hoang Gia Hotel in Hang Hahn street, for $40.00/night. There are several hotels in this area, and it is a quieter, cleaner, tree lined street. We are on the 4th floor and have a really pretty balcony with plants growing over ... Read more >
VIETNAM | Monday, 24 Aug 2009 | Views [88] | Comments [1]
We wandered around the cityn near the Hoam Kiep Lake and found a KFC :) best meal we have found here so far. Last night we decided to find the Hanoi Backpackers. I had read about this place prior to coming to Vietnam, run by Australians with a bar and ... Read more >
VIETNAM | Sunday, 23 Aug 2009 | Views [95] | Comments [2]
Arrived in Hanoi about 7.30 last night to a crap hotel that we chose not to stay in. Was very hard to check out and retrieve our passports. First time I've seen Hayley get really angry throughout the trip. Anyway eventually succeeded and moved to a slightly ... Read more >
VIETNAM | Friday, 21 Aug 2009 | Views [76] | Comments [1]
Today we slept in late due to hangovers. We only had 3 drinks.... they do not measure spirits when making your drinks, just fill your glass with very liberal amounts :) Went to our favourite haunt, The Cargo Club, which is a fantastic cafe and restaurant ... Read more >
VIETNAM | Thursday, 20 Aug 2009 | Views [77] | Comments [1]
Hi! We are still in Hoi An and having a great time. We are spending a lot of time with the family who own the tailor shop. It is called morning mist, which is the wife's name. We had dinner with them again last night, sitting on the floor of their shop.... Read more >
VIETNAM | Wednesday, 19 Aug 2009 | Views [90] | Comments [1]
This page is just to share information for other happy travellers. My email address is thompson.jo@hotmail.com and am happy to provide any information. We holidayed as flashpackers rather than backpackers staying in mid range accommodation 2-3 star.... Read more >
VIETNAM | Tuesday, 18 Aug 2009 | Views [82] | Comments [3]
We are continuing to enjoy our stay in Hoi An :) We have been up early both mornings and been treated to breakfast by the family that have been making Hayley's clothes. Really lovely people! The first morning we went to a small restaurant and had a traditional ... Read more >
VIETNAM | Saturday, 15 Aug 2009 | Views [73] | Comments [2]
Weather continues to swelter, so we are making the best of the evenings :) having dinner at a little restaurant we found last night where I had wonton soup, a specialty here. Very tasty broth, loaded with prawns and wonton, for 30 000 dong, a bit over ... Read more >
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