Monthly Archives: December 2012
Lazy Days in Luang Prabang
We spent five great days in Luang Prabang, Laos’s second city and definitely one of the most beautiful city stops on our trip. The whole place has been designated a UNESCO World Heritage Site, so buildings both new and old … Continue reading
Five Months on the Road
It’s been five months since we started this epic trip, and at the risk of sounding ungrateful, I’ll go ahead and say it–I’m pooped. I’m really looking forward to getting back home in a few weeks and settling back into … Continue reading
The Money Trail – Vietnam
The local currency of Vietnam is the dong. The visage of Ho Chi Minh is prominently displayed on each bill. 1 USD ~= 20,000 Vietnamese Dong
Scooter Dodging in Hanoi
After our slowdown in Hoi An, we were a little taken aback when we arrived in Hanoi. Hanoi was like the hustle and bustle of Ho Chi Minh City taken to the next level. I would say turned up to … Continue reading
A Cloudy Day in Halong Bay
I’d read and heard from a number of friends that a cruise in Halong Bay was a must-do during our stay in Vietnam. Halong Bay is a UNESCO World Heritage Site and one of the few such sites that we’re … Continue reading
Slowing Things Down in Hoi An
After a few days in HCMC, Shelley and I were ready to slow down a bit. There’s a lot of motorbike traffic in HCMC and it’s a city very much on the go. So, when we arrived in the sleepy … Continue reading
Ho Chi Minh City with Scott and Cesar
We flew just an hour from Phnom Penh to Ho Chi Minh City (HCMC), but it felt like a time warp. Phnom Penh reminded me of African cities I’ve been to, with lots of large, dusty SUVs transporting NGO workers … Continue reading