Category: Asia

Never in my life, did I ever think I'd be waking up somewhere as breathtakingly stunning as this. A sunrise view of jungle-topped stone karsts, rising from a mirror of still water. A soundtrack of silence, permeated by distant birds. This 3 day Halong Bay cruise was full of enchanting moments, rendering me entirely speechless… Continue reading A 3 Day Halong Bay Cruise • The Best Way to See Ha Long Bay

Hanoi, Vietnam. It's chaotic, weather-worn, multi-layered and teeming with life from before the crack of dawn, through the day and long into the night. We visited in late April, when the temperature edged up and up until it pushed over the 40ºC mark, and I was captivated by the endless movement of its streets and… Continue reading Hanoi, Vietnam • A Photo Diary

Hanoi: the city of ancient temples, delicious street food, serene lakes, and an overwhelming abundance of motorbikes. (If you can cross a road in Hanoi, you can cross a road anywhere.) You'll want to spend at least three days here, and this Hanoi Vietnam itinerary is for a minimum of three days in Hanoi. If… Continue reading Three Days in Hanoi • Vietnam Itinerary

I've been on plenty of long distance trains before- the Coast Starlight in California, the Glacier Express in Switzerland, the Sunset Limited across the southern states of the USA, and a rather nightmarish ten hour journey from Zürich to Hamburg being just a few of them- with, to be honest, widely varying levels of enjoyment.… Continue reading Da Nang to Hanoi By Train • Railway Adventures in Vietnam

Is one day in Hoi An enough? I only had a day to explore this beautiful ancient city, and in all honesty I could have happily spent at least two more there! But when time is of the essence, here's my suggested, and very much tried-and-tested itinerary for spending one day in Hoi An. *This… Continue reading One Day in Hoi An • An itinerary for exploring the ‘Lantern City’

An in-depth guide to travelling from Da Nang to Hoi An, covering all budgets and options. Since 2020, public transport between the two cities has stopped, however getting from A to B is more straightforward than you might think. *This site uses affiliate links, where I may earn a small commission at no cost to… Continue reading How to get from Da Nang to Hoi An

Is Da Nang worth visiting? It may be one of the lesser-known of Vietnam's many tourist destinations, but this gleaming cosmopolitan beach city is a must-visit to experience life in Vietnam outside of the tourist hubs. Three days in Da Nang would be the ideal amount of time to explore, although in my own whistle-stop… Continue reading Is Da Nang worth visiting? • Why you absolutely should visit this underrated city