Tag Archives: Vietnam

Streetside Dining in Hanoi, Vietnam

Posted on March 22, 2011 by

In the evenings along the crowded streets of the Old Quarter myriad small outdoor “kitchens” appear. Much like in all the cities and towns that we’ve seen in Vietnam, when it’s time to eat, a kitchen will pop up. So … Continue reading →

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Paradise Cruise on Ha Long Bay – Part 2

Posted on March 22, 2011 by

Note: This trip was taken Febuary 23-25, 2011. The Paradise breakfast buffet, although not one our preferred buffet experiences, was appropriate to the quality level of the vessel. I’ve tasted better noodle soup; Don’s omelet was a bit watery; no … Continue reading →

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Sight Seeing in Hanoi, Vietnam

Posted on March 13, 2011 by

The train arrived back in Hanoi at 4:45AM. Although our cabin mates, two Australian young men, were much quieter than the Vietnamese family on the trip up, I didn’t sleep well. The last half hour of the trip as the … Continue reading →

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Trekking in Sapa, Vietnam

Posted on March 12, 2011 by

Note: I’m posting about two and half weeks after the fact. Normally it wouldn’t matter much, but since the devastating earthquake and tsunami in Japan I feel it is necessary to correct the timeline. We ended this trip in Tokyo, … Continue reading →

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Bac Ha Market and Moving on to Sapa, Vietnam

Posted on March 11, 2011 by

Even before the sun was up we could hear the steady stream of traffic heading to the market. It takes a while for the market to get going so we are in no hurry. The tour buses from Sa Pa … Continue reading →

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Train to Sapa and the Can Cau Market, Vietnam

Posted on March 8, 2011 by

I can’t believe I slept until 6:00AM on the world’s hardest bed. Mattresses in Asia are generally much firmer than in the West, but the beds at the Confu Hotel in Bac Ha are as hard as a carpeted floor. … Continue reading →

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Train to Hue, Vietnam

Posted on March 2, 2011 by

Breakfast at the Long Life Riverside Hotel in Hoi An is the typical buffet with a decent selection of Western and Eastern items. Depending on what you like for breakfast, some of your favorites may be missing. No cereal or … Continue reading →

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Biking in the Mekong Delta – Day 3

Posted on February 17, 2011 by

This is the third entry of a three day bike tour of the Mekong Delta with SinhBalo Adventure Travel. This morning we got an early start to visit the floating market outside of Can Tho. We boarded a long boat just … Continue reading →

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Biking in the Mekong Delta – Day 2

Posted on February 16, 2011 by

This is the second entry of a three day bike tour of the Mekong Delta with SinhBalo Adventure Travel. Watching the sun rise over the river from the dock of the guest house in the quiet of the early morning, the … Continue reading →

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Vietnam – Planning Phase Two

Posted on January 12, 2011 by

I’ve spent way too many hours over the last week trying to sort out the details of our upcoming Vietnam trip. It’s no wonder why people book tours and cruises. It makes life so much easier, especially when negotiating a … Continue reading →

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