Vang Vieng, Laos: The rain is relentless. RELENTLESS. When I went to bed last night, in my comfy little bungalow, views of the mountains in the background, my mind peaceful and at ease, the rain was heavy. And it did not stop. Not once. I went to sleep with the sound of pounding rain drops … More Day 24 in South East Asia – Raining On My Parade
Luang Prabang, Laos: As with the lax attitudes of the Vietnamese people towards organisation, it became apparent that they probably operate in the same kind of way in Laos too. And sure enough, like clockwork, the complacent tuk-tuk driver we collared last night collected us from our respective hostels at 8am sharp and ferried us … More Day 20 in South East Asia – Don’t Go Chasing Waterfalls … ?
Luang Prabang, Laos: By some kind of freak accident, after only really encountering younger travellers so far on my trip, I managed to meet two like-minded girls of a similar age to me at the airport in Hanoi; both travelling alone and both of the mindset that cultural immersion was their thing rather than the … More Day 19 in South East Asia: Hello Laos!
In the grand scheme of things, eighteen days is not a long time, however a lot can be done if you use that time wisely. I used to squander my eighteen day annual leave period when I was in the fire service by spending most of my time drunk or hungover. Eighteen days in Vietnam … More Day 18 in South East Asia – Reflections on Vietnam
Sapa, Vietnam: On booking my two day-one night tour to Sapa, I had been told by my agent that the night bus would leave at 7:30pm, getting me in to Sapa at 6am ready to begin the trek at 8:30. It actually left Hanoi at 9:30pm. And it’s a good job too, as the driver … More Days 16 and 17 – Dazed and Confused: Trekking in Spectacular Sapa
Ha Long Bay, Vietnam: With the daunting realisation that I’d spent more money than I should’ve done in Vietnam so far; and with the estimation that should I carry on as I had been doing, I’d only just make it through Laos and Cambodia, let alone Myanmar and Sri Lanka, my last few days in … More It’s Day 14 and I’m Still in Vietnam
Hué, Vietnam: After my challenging scooter ride yesterday, my arse was feeling a little numb so my thoughts turned to exercise, and what better way to exercise in South East Asia than walking the length and breadth of a city in the middle of the day? The sweat would pour and the legs would get … More Day Eleven in South East Asia – Long Walks, Imperial Cities, and Desperados
Scootering round a mountain, somewhere between Da Nang and Hué, Vietnam: I woke this morning to find I’d been ANNIHILATED BY MOSQUITOES! I thought I’d escaped the brutal blood-sucking monsters when I left Broome, alas, my legs now resemble some kind of pasty pink and white dot-to-dot puzzle. Soon I’ll be able to choose a … More My Very Own Top Gear Special – Day Ten and The Hai Van Pass
Hué, Vietnam: My time in Hoi An had come to an end and I was sad to leave Goldern Lantern Homestay. It had been a comfortable and relaxing stay. The family who hosted me were absolutely lovely – very generous and always willing to help out; their two young boys the perfect mixture of mayhem, … More Day Nine and I’m Searching for Wine
Hoi An, Vietnam: Yesterday was a pretty big day. My exposure to the sun had been more than I’d needed and I woke with achy shoulders, my body a little weary, my throat groggy, and in need of a day of relaxation. Without realising it, travelling can take an almighty toll on your physical and … More Day Eight – Time to Contemplate, Time to Talk
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