Final day in Saigon
Having already stayed at The Caravelle for two separate nights flitting in and out of Saigon, this was truly our first opportunity to explore the pulsating city. The Caravelle itself Continue Reading →
Month: January 2013
Mekong Delta and Cu Chi Tunnels
In the early morning we arrived in Cai Be Village and embarked on a local sampan journey through the numerous picturesque channels of Ah Binh Island (between Vinh Long and Continue Reading →
Mekong Delta Aboard L’Amant, Day 2
Today’s shore excursion was all about Sa Dec, the old-fashioned town where French writer Marguerite Duras spent her childhood. We clambered aboard our lighter and set forth along the waterway, Continue Reading →
Mekong Delta on L’Amant
Our journey to the Mekong Delta began with a 2 hour mini-bus ride along a very new stretch of highway from Saigon to My Tho – the gateway to the Continue Reading →
XO Foodie Tour, Ho Chi Minh City
Our first glimpse of Ho Chi Minh City was from the back of a black Mercedes E Class sedan, having been whisked from the airport arrivals hall by our friendly Continue Reading →
Fusion Maia Resort, Vietnam
Our taxi turned into the driveway of the discreet entrance of Fusion Maia Resort in the mid afternoon. The clouds persisted overhead – we hadn’t seen blue sky in a Continue Reading →
Leaving Hoi An
We checked out of Life Heritage Resort this morning (after another fabulous breakfast) and headed to Blue Tailors for what we thought would be our final fitting for clothes. Dong Continue Reading →
Exploring Hoi An
Today was pure tourist indulgence in a gorgeous and atmospheric city in Vietnam. Hoi An is full of charm, character, beauty and history, and I already know that we will Continue Reading →
Hue to Hoi An
Our journey from Hue to Hoi An began with a new driver, Trai (very good English, lovely personality, and knowledgeable about his country – he was great!). He did share Continue Reading →
Exploring Hue
We slept very well last night, and joined other guests in the busy breakfast room for our morning meal. The brekky supplied at the Orchid Hotel would’ve been a joy Continue Reading →