VIETNAM | Thursday, 19 Mar 2009 | Views [937]
Well this is it, the last stop of our SE Asia adventures. It’s been one hell of a trip and what better way to finish it off than with one of the region’s most bustling cities. People warned us that Saigon was a bit overwhelming, but I found it easier ... Read more >
Tags: shopping, temples, traffic
VIETNAM | Monday, 23 Feb 2009 | Views [1026]
Hanoi was a pleasant surprise for me. Despite the loud traffic and fast paced lifestyle, I found the city very enjoyable. It’s an easy city to navigate by foot, so we spent hours wandering the streets, absorbing the different neighborhoods, markets, ... Read more >
Tags: museums, street food, temples
VIETNAM | Saturday, 21 Feb 2009 | Views [2808]
Ninh Binh was a difficult, but incredibly rewarding short stop in our trip. Difficult because of the circumstances by which Sebastian and I arrived there (separately thanks to a dumb fight) and rewarding because it gave us a chance to experience life ... Read more >
Tags: countryside, temples, tours
LAOS | Sunday, 8 Feb 2009 | Views [1570]
Luang Prabang is the tourist gem of Laos . It has one of the highest concentrations of well preserved Buddhist temples in all of Southeast Asia , earning it recognition as a UNESCO World Heritage Site. It’s also nestled between different mountain ... Read more >
Tags: elephants, temples, tourists