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Mekong River Vietnam/Cambodia

CAMBODIA | Tuesday, 16 Mar 2010 | Views [273]

Haven't posted for while. Been very tired after i get bac to the hotel from touring. Can't wait to just relax on the beach in Phu Quoc. Anyway did 1 day city tour in Saigon and that was good, then did 2 days on the Mekong River. 2 days its alright ... Read more >


Mishaps-never any dull moments

VIETNAM | Wednesday, 10 Mar 2010 | Views [466]

I've been commenting about my travels but I haven't given you the skinny about what's really going down. here's a few stories... my first night in vietnam...i was greeted with some fresh fruit and a knife to cut them...Mmm the fruits did look good so ... Read more >


HUE

VIETNAM | Tuesday, 9 Mar 2010 | Views [234]

TOday I flew into Hue from Hoian. It was a 1/2 day tour and was sorta worth it. I think it would have been better if I did more. Hue is more chilled out not hectic like Hoian. Wish I had another day here to just relax. THe only thing that was great ... Read more >


Halong bay

VIETNAM | Monday, 8 Mar 2010 | Views [337]

What can I say...I wish the weather was different, it really makes a difference. Yesterday and today was cloudy and windy and was a bit chilly. I was not able to swim nor enjoy the view as I was hoping to, it was rather boring and gloomy. I was very ... Read more >


5th

VIETNAM | Monday, 8 Mar 2010 | Views [268]

My 2nd day at Sapa was way better than the my first one. Views were spectacular which made the 8 km trek worth it, but my calves!!! damn were they sore from the trek the day before. Took the overnight train back to Hanoi. Oh man what an experience!.... Read more >


March 5th

VIETNAM | Thursday, 4 Mar 2010 | Views [249]

Tomorrow I will continue trekking Sapa area then I"ll be taking the overnight train back to hanoi and make my way to halong bay where I will over night. I will try to upload pictures as I go along but it't not always easy to do as the computers ... Read more >


Day 4

VIETNAM | Thursday, 4 Mar 2010 | Views [274]

Today I made my way to sapa which is in the highlands of Vietnam, where most of the tribes originate from and still live. I was a bit disappointed in the scenery wasn't as grren and lush as the picture I've seen. Also because of the weather, hot but ... Read more >


Day 3

VIETNAM | Thursday, 4 Mar 2010 | Views [252]

Went around Hanio city learning more about the culture and history. Visited the Mausoleum where Ho Chi Minh is kept, the lake in the city where the turtle came up from the lake and aske the king to return his sword of victory which was given to him by ... Read more >


Day 2

VIETNAM | Thursday, 4 Mar 2010 | Views [285]

Visted Hoa Lu and Tam Coc. Hoa Lu used to be the capital of north vietnam back in the day and Tam Coc is refered to as Halang bay but on land. We went up a river in Tam coc so was my first time on the canoes.


Day 1

VIETNAM | Thursday, 4 Mar 2010 | Views [241]

Arrived in Hanoi and was a bit blown away by the amount of dust and motorbikes. It's crazy. Japan has definitely softened me up! First up I went to visit the water puppets that night.


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