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Category: Asia

Hotel Review: Sunflower Hotel, Hoi An

November 30, 2011

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

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Top 10 Things To Do In Hue

November 26, 2011

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

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Hotel Review: Valentine Hotel, Hue

November 26, 2011

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

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Top 5 Friday: SE Asia Beers

November 25, 2011

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

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Good Morning, Vietnam!

November 24, 2011

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!

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Top 10 Things To Do In Hanoi

November 23, 2011

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

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Hotel Review: Hanoi Municipal Hotel, Hanoi

November 23, 2011

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

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30 Hours On A Bus…Are you Havin’ A Laugh?!

November 22, 2011

Let me begin by saying that this bus journey from Vang Vieng to Hanoi was maybe the worst 30 hours of my life. Oh, ok, maybe that’s a bit of an exaggeration, but still, it really wasn’t a particularly pleasant experience, that’s for sure. It didn’t start off too badly though, with a four hour … More 30 Hours On A Bus…Are you Havin’ A Laugh?!

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Video Feature: RTW 2011/12 – Laos

November 21, 2011

Here it is, the next instalment of my RTW travels…living in Laos!

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Hostel Review: Banana Bungalows, Vang Vieng

November 21, 2011

As nice as our stay at Sisavang Guesthouse was, we’d heard about lots of places in Vang Vieng where you could stay in little cabanas on stilts, right on the river front. So on our second day there we went out in search of such a place. We came across quite a few different options, … More Hostel Review: Banana Bungalows, Vang Vieng

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