When you get off the bus from Nha Trang, you will be, as per usual, inundated with offers from taxi drivers to take you to their hotel. Business cards will be thrust into your hand and you will be forced to make a choice…this hotel or that one…a choice made all the more difficult by … More Hotel Review: Bien Nho, Sea of Memory Resort, Mui Ne
I’ve been in Vietnam for about a week and half now and am slowly learning a few things about this incredible country, some of which I thought I’d share… 1. The roads are absolutely mental. They seem to use their horns instead of their brakes. 2. They make a mean banana shake. 3. Pho, a … More Top 5 Friday: Things I’ve Learnt About Vietnam
Situated just two blocks from the beach and right in the centre of all the main shops, bars and restaurants, the Ruby Hotel is a perfect place to stay in Nha Trang. The staff are friendly, there’s a lift (excellent news if you’re on one of the upper floors and the thought of carrying your … More Hotel Review: The Ruby Hotel, Nha Trang
Our stay at the Sunflower Hotel was one of the best on this trip by far. Not only did they pick us up from the bus station, but they also took us to us next bus when we left and, even better, there were little flowers on our beds when we arrived. The hotel is … More Hotel Review: Sunflower Hotel, Hoi An
1. Stay at Valentine Hotel…the staff are lovely and the rooms are cheap. 2. Eat at Missy Roo’s restaurant (and not just because it shares my name!)…the staff are very sweet and the food is delicious. 3. Go on a city tour…all the hotels offer them and I’m sure they’re pretty much all the same. … More Top 10 Things To Do In Hue
The Valentine Hotel, well, what can I say? This was one of the nicest places we have stayed so far, and for only $6 per night (each) for a three bed private, ensuite room. Upon arrival, the staff greet you with a smile and an absolute willingness and desire to please and do everything they … More Hotel Review: Valentine Hotel, Hue
After spending three weeks in SE Asia so far, I thought it only right that I update you on my favourite local beers…so here they are, in no particular order… 1. Chang 2. Singha 3. Tiger 4. Festival Beer (Vietnam local) 5. Beer Lao
Vietnam is a funny place. It’s exactly as you picture it and yet at the same time it’s the complete opposite to everything you ever imaged it would be. It is loud and bold and a little bit mental, but there are also pockets of the serene and calm and happy too. The one thing … More Good Morning, Vietnam!
During my few days in Hanoi, I managed to explore quite a bit and find some good places to go and things to see that I thought id share with you all… 1. Eat at Tamarind restaurant. It’s all vegetarian food, but don’t let that put you meat-eaters off…everything is absolutely delicious…especially the desserts. 2. … More Top 10 Things To Do In Hanoi
At the very end our our bus journey from Vang Vieng, a very nice man got on board to tell us all about his travel agency, the minibus that can take us to the city centre and the hotel he manages. We were all so tired by this point that we jumped at the chance … More Hotel Review: Hanoi Municipal Hotel, Hanoi
Roo Around The World 