Category: Asia

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