I put together this quick little video to wrap up my Southeast Asia vlogs.
My time in Thailand, Laos, Cambodia and Vietnam with Contiki was so amazing – I would recommend the Big Indochina Adventure tour to anyone.
Two foggy days at Halong Bay, Vietnam
At first I was disappointed when I realised Halong Bay was going to be soaked in fog for my entire time there.
Then I realised just how spectacular the fog made the naturally beautiful sight look. Continue reading “Two foggy days at Halong Bay, Vietnam”
Don’t die on a cyclo in Hue, Vietnam
A quick little afternoon and evening in Hue was all we got, but it gave us a good impression.
A scary and fun way to travel, riding around on a cyclo is a must-do when in Hue. Continue reading “Don’t die on a cyclo in Hue, Vietnam”
Top 5 things to do in Hoi An, Vietnam
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”
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”