One of the countries that bowled me over the most on my travel adventures last year was Vietnam. And that’s because I’d heard mixed reports. As a shorthand explanation, for the British among you, Vietnam is what I call a Marmite country…. you either love it or hate it! Well I can confirm that after […]
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Cat Ba Island is one of the best places to visit in Vietnam in my opinion, but it’s also a spot many travellers miss off their itinerary in this country… and what a shame. #1 Because Cat Ba Island has a lovely national park at its heart – a great place to enjoy some […]
If there was ever a country that pushed choosing the best things to do there to the max, it was likely to be Vietnam. Vast and diverse, with more UNESCO sites, authentic culture, delicious cuisine and controversial history than you can shake a stick at, this Southeast Asian gem has it all. Home to […]
Despite Vietnam and Cambodia bordering each other, you may be surprised to know that these 2 countries feel entirely different and that, stepping across the border into one and out of the other, will have you assuming you’ve been transported to another world. Crazy, I know! However, this does mean they make a great […]
Hopping across borders by land is such a great option for budget travellers in Southeast Asia because often the distances are quite close and the prices low. But being in this part of the world means there’s always a few quirks and surprises along the way too! And for me, on this particular journey from […]
If you’re planning to travel in Vietnam, then here are the 15 best places to visit you can’t miss. Before I stepped foot across the border, I honestly had no idea how delightfully diverse, climatically different, geographically varied and huge Vietnam was – seriously poor research on my part I know! Which is why I […]
Ain’t no secret that Ho Chi Minh is, without question, my favourite Southeast Asian city to date and to celebrate, hers’ my list of the 17 best things to do there. Its unrelenting energy, coupled with its earthy authenticity, meant I was quickly charmed by this huge metropolis, which seems to have far fewer of […]
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