When you travel to Vietnam, one of those “must see places” is the Mekong Delta. This lush and fertile land where the Mekong River spreads into a whole network of channels as it nears the ocean, is almost completely used for agriculture, and the people who work this land live on the islands between all [...]
I instantly fell in love with Hoi An from the very first night that I spent there. The beautiful old buildings, narrow streets, lanterns and picturesque river setting make it an absolute must see when you travel to Vietnam. The UNESCO World Heritage listed old town has a lot to see and do, from temples [...]
The Central Highlands of Vietnam is vastly different to the rest of the country, and its main city, Dalat, certainly reflects this. Located on a plateau, Dalat's high altitude means that temperatures are quite cool compared to the hot and humid coast of Vietnam. We decided to stop here on our way south through the [...]
Today's travel photo is of a man selling drinks and coconuts from his boat at the Cai Rang Floating Market in the Mekong Delta, Vietnam. Located in the city of Can Tho, Cai Rang is a busy market where farmers from all along the Mekong Delta and even Cambodia all gather to sell their produce [...]
We went to Nha Trang on our way through Vietnam to just relax and laze on the beach for a few days, and that is pretty much what we did; however I did take one morning to rent a bicycle and cycle around the city to see what else it has to offer. The [...]
Many centuries ago, the country of Vietnam was largely divided, and Central Vietnam was ruled by the Champa Kingdom, whose religion was actually Hindu. In a hidden valley surrounded by mountains, they built their most holy site - a large temple complex known as My Son. The architecturally brilliant temples were built to worship their [...]
Cars and motorbikes zoomed by me as I tried to navigate my way through a new town in the late afternoon. I left the street of my guesthouse and wandered along the footpath of a busier street, suddenly surrounded by tailor shops with the odd stall selling random items on the footpath. After hastily crossing [...]
Today's travel photo is of a fresh fruit stall at Ben Thanh Market in Ho Chi Minh City (Saigon), Vietnam. Located in the centre of this busy city, Ben Thanh Market offers some great shopping, and I just love wandering around markets.
The small city of Hue in central Vietnam is the cultural and academic heart of the country. Situated almost in the very centre of Vietnam, Hue was the capital city of the country during the rule of the Nguyen Dynasty which lasted from 1802 until 1945. It is the amazing historical sites from this era [...]
Vietnam is famous for its crazy traffic. I've been to cities in Asia such as Bangkok where the traffic jams can get ridiculous, but as I travelled through the cities in Vietnam, I realised that it is far worse. Crossing the street in Ho Chi Minh City (Saigon) is almost a tourist experience of its [...]
