This week we stayed in one of my favorite places so far on the trip…Mui Ne on the southern coast of Vietnam. It was absolutely beautiful, sunny and warm, and on particular day we headed out in a jeep on a tour of the town and its surrounding areas, including this Fairy Stream, surrounded by … More Photo Of The Week: Mui Ne Fairy Stream
Ok so I didn’t really stay in Hoi An, Nha Trang or Mui Ne for long enough to come up with 10 things for each place so I thought I’d combine them. Here goes… 1. Stay at the Sunflower Hotel in Hoi An…with excellent service, and ridiculously comfy beds, there’s no place better. 2. Rent … More Top 10 Things To Do In Central & Southern Vietnam
Okay so this is going to be quite a long one as I’ve been to a lot of places and done a lot of things since that last blog post from Hue about a week ago. Sorry for the lack of updates but I’ve just been having too much fun in the sun! So where … More Exploring Vietnam; From Hue to Ho Chi Minh City
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
