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
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
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?!
Now that summer is over (boohoo) and I’m back in the UK after my great American adventure, I’ve suddenly realised how soon it actually is that I’m leaving again for the next big trip…yes that’s right, I’m off in a matter of weeks (7 to be precise), and I’m going Around The World! Plans have … More Where To Next?
I need to get on with booking the next part of my RTW trip – the bit when I first arrive in SE Asia, as I’m going by myself and really want to have something sorted for when I arrive. For ages I’ve been thinking I’m going to do one of the STA/Gap Adventure tours, … More To Tour or Volunteer? That Is The Question.
I’ve been doing a bit more research for my round the world trip next year, and as I’m unsure of my friends’ exact plans, I’ve been looking at perhaps doing a group tour in South East Asia with Gap Adventures, just so I have something planned for definite, and won’t arrive completely alone.
Roo Around The World 