Friday, 30 May 2014 | Views [459]
Sky scraping mountains erupted from the calm bay and were scattered about as far as my eyes could see. I couldn’t fathom how far Halong Bay stretched on for as we cruised throughout its vastness. The sheer size put me in awe and made me ... Read more >
Tags: boat tour, halong bay, hiking, kayaking, mountains, national park, villages
Saturday, 17 May 2014 | Views [579]
The Citadel in Hue is one of the most beautiful places I have had the opportunity to explore. It has been ravaged by war, but there has been some effort to restore it to its former glory. I can't help but observe the contradiction between ... Read more >
Tags: citadel, culture, hue, royalty
Friday, 16 May 2014 | Views [452]
Hoi An is everything I remember it to be: wistful, relaxed and latern lined. It is a bit more touristy than it was years ago, but I think that is inevitable. I only spent a day in Hoi An, since I had been there before and was keen to keep moving ... Read more >
Tags: dresses, food poisoning, hoi an, laterns, tailor, tourists
Wednesday, 14 May 2014 | Views [452] | Comments [2]
I savour the taste of the Vietnamese coffee. It is nutty and sweet and strong but not bitter at all. I sip it slowly because every mouthful gives me brief moments of bountiful happiness. The dry iced coffee is also a welcome contradiction ... Read more >
Tags: beaches, coffee, nha trang, scooters, traffic
Sunday, 11 May 2014 | Views [389] | Comments [1] | Scholarship Entry
Sweat poured down my face and coated my entire body. It was the type of air that you are cocooned in: no matter how many deep breaths you take, you feel like you are slowly suffocating. We cruised along the Mekong Delta, I watched the people who lived ... Read more >
Tags: 2014 Travel Writing Scholarship - Euro Roadtrip
