Hoi An is a gorgeous town with loads to offer, from the psychical to the spiritual, I found.
First though, I’ll tell you some of the tops things to do in Hoi An: Continue reading “Top 5 things to do in Hoi An, Vietnam”
Nha Trang, Vietnam: A place of MEGA fun!
My time in the blissful, beachside town of Nha Trang in Vietnam is time I’ll always hold dear.
It was one of the funnest times of my life. Continue reading “Nha Trang, Vietnam: A place of MEGA fun!”
Playing with snakes down the Mekong Delta, Vietnam
One thing I love about travelling in Southeast Asia is the laid-back, chilled out atmosphere of the place.
It’s all about kicking back, relaxing, and just trusting that everything will happen in good time. Continue reading “Playing with snakes down the Mekong Delta, Vietnam”
Exploring Vietnam’s dark history in Ho Chi Minh City
Vietnam is a country full of history – the good, and the not-so-good.
When in Ho Chi Minh City, you’ll find a lot of history surrounding the Vietnam War (Or the American War), a dark space in the country’s history. Continue reading “Exploring Vietnam’s dark history in Ho Chi Minh City”
A different perspective on life from Siem Reap, Cambodia
Things you must do when visiting Siem Reap:
- Explore the floating cities on Tonlé Sap Lake.
- Check out the temples surrounding Siem Reap – don’t forget Ta Prohm, where Lara Croft Tomb Raider was filmed.
- Watch the sunrise at Angkor Wat.
Continue reading “A different perspective on life from Siem Reap, Cambodia”
A somber trip to the Killing Fields – Phnom Penh, Cambodia
A graveyard where thousands of people – men, women, and children – died a brutal death and lay forgotten, just one of many carcasses in a hole in the ground.
Choeung Ek is one of the multiple sites in Cambodia where collectively more than a million people were killed and buried by the Communist Khmer Rouge regime, during its rule of the country from 1975 to 1979, immediately after the end of the Cambodian Civil War. Continue reading “A somber trip to the Killing Fields – Phnom Penh, Cambodia”
Broken by bombs – Vientiane, Laos
Vientiane is the capital, and biggest city, in Laos. There is much to see and do here – such as checking out all the French style architecture (Arc de Triomphe, anyone?) – but what I want to talk about here is one place we visited, the COPE Centre. Continue reading “Broken by bombs – Vientiane, Laos”
The place to party – Vang Vieng, Laos
A popular destination for tourists, some travellers may find Vang Vieng a bit too Westernised for their liking.
The abundance of young, party-loving travellers, lured to Vang Vieng by the popular (and dangerous) tubing activities that used to occur there (they still happen to some extent, but much of it has been closed down due to deaths), may turn some off visiting the town, but I would urge you to visit this place of paradise. Continue reading “The place to party – Vang Vieng, Laos”
Drinking snake whiskey in Luang Prabang, Laos
Luang Prabang: A gorgeous town full of religious culture and fun activities.
Explore the blue pools of Kuang Si Falls, feed the monks at dawn (Just be mindful- females can’t look them in the eye or touch them), and visit the town’s – many – temples and shrines. Continue reading “Drinking snake whiskey in Luang Prabang, Laos”
Travel lessons from Pakbeng, Laos: Relax, and take it as it comes
Cruising down the Mekong River in a long boat, sipping on a beer and playing cards with fellow travellers.
Sounds like a wonderful time, right?
I can tell you, it was. Continue reading “Travel lessons from Pakbeng, Laos: Relax, and take it as it comes”