Vietnam

Blue sky at last as I was landing in Ho Chi Minh City, formerly known as Saigon! However, before I write about Saigon I might quickly mention my stop in Nha Trang. Because from time to time even the best traveller might get the planning…

From Hue city the bus ride to Da Nang was only a quick and easy 3 hours trip, which was nice for a change. The roads were pretty good. I have been on a few bus rides by now and I must say I find…

I have survived the 9 hours on the night train from Hanoi and arrived in Huế around 9.30am. It was ok, however after sharing the cabin (4 beds) with a loud snorer I didn’t sleep much. So I’d be happy to avoid night trains for…

I was finally here! After talking about going to Vietnam for what seems an eternity I have arrived in Hanoi, the capital of Vietnam. Funnily enough the day I flew out of Laos, the sun came out. I have read up on Hanoi and Ha Long…