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 →
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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 →
Halong Bay to Hue
Our final morning of our all to brief cruise on Halong Bay began with a visit to Soisim Beach, where we walked up 200 steps to the tiny top of Continue Reading →
Halong Bay, Day 2
This morning the 4 wise (and lucky!) passengers who had chosen to cruise aboard Halong Jasmine for 2 nights instead of 1, were transferred to the smaller ‘day boat’ – Continue Reading →
Halong Bay, Day 1
It took us 4 hours to get to Halong Bay from Hanoi. So glad we booked the private transfer – much more pleasant than a bus! Our trip including stopping Continue Reading →
Exploring Hanoi
Today began with good intentions – to visit the Ho Chi Minh Mausoleum. But after the cab driver dropped us off and we still had to walk in an odd Continue Reading →