The first solo trip since Ecuador in 2017. Oh boy, I was excited to be exploring on my own again! If there is one word to summarise my holiday to North Vietnam, the word is cold. Wintry cold. Travelling at year-end, people warned me about the cold in North Vietnam during the winter season. That …
Loving life; a short getaway to Central Vietnam [Travel Roundup]
Travelled to Danang, the fifth largest city in Vietnam recently with Susan, my Kindergarden best friend. Why Central Vietnam? Susan wanted a beach holiday and I wanted a destination not too touristy so Da Nang was the perfect fit for us. We squeezed in a couple of days in Hoi An, an ancient UNESCO listed …
Stop over in Can Tho, Vietnam
I was reluctant to leave the rural peacefulness in An Binh, however it was time to stop by Can Tho, the largest city in Mekong Delta with a bus journey of approximately 1.5 hours from Vinh Long. Arriving at the city, I negotiated with the motor taxi driver determined not to be ripped off before …
of Nature, Hammocks and Markets in Mekong Delta
After some time in Saigon, I was ready to leave the hustle and bustle behind to move down south to Mekong Delta, also known as the rice bowl of Vietnam. I booked myself a homestay on An Binh island which was just a ten minutes ferry ride from Vinh Long province. Fortunately, owner of the …
Counting down to 2015 in Saigon, the Chill style
5….4….3….2…..1! “Happy new year!” I yelled at the top of my lungs to my new friends as we clinked our champagne glasses together at Chill Skybar, a swanky roof top club right at the heart of Saigon overlooking the city from above. It was my fourth consecutive year spending my new year abroad. I was …
Struck by the charm of Vietnam [Travel Roundup]
I killed two birds with a stone because I continue ‘my tradition’ which I uphold for the past 3 years of celebrating New Year abroad and to travel solo at least once a year, I made it right at the tail end of the year! Why Vietnam? To stir up my interest in the country, …