The ancient town of Hoi An
Looking for a place to relax a few days in between visiting Vietnam’s two biggest cities, Saigon and Hanoi, Hoi An ended up being just the ideal country town retreat I was looking for. One of the few Vietnamese cities…
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Long week-end in Saigon
Long before I ever set foot on the continent, Vietnam had always been the first Asian country to peek my interest through American soldiers depiction of life during the war. I remember always being eager to read the next volume…
Day trip to Halong Bay
Owning a well deserved spot in 1994 on the UNESCO World Heritage Site list, the beautiful and majestic scenery of Halong Bay is the main reason why people come to visit the north of Vietnam these days. So what better…
Week-end in Ko Samet
Strategically located only half a day by bus from Bangkok, the little 6 by 3 KM dagger shaped island of Ko Samet is known as the perfect Week-end escape route for Bangkokians, expats and tourists alike looking to chill out…
Koh Phi Phi Islands
After a day spent on Phuket’s Karon beach recovering from a substantial hangover due to four days of partying during the Thai New Year celebrations in Bangkok I headed early in the morning for the short boat journey to the…