Hoi An Vietnam The town of Hoi An was one of my Vietnam highlights. Because this year (2017) is the United Nation International Year of Sustainable Tourism for Development, I wanted to write about how you can travel “responsibly” in Hoi An. Situated on Vietnam’s central coast, Hoi An once a busy port is now a hot spot for a different commodity – … [Read more...]
Hoi An Vietnam bars I’d recommend
When night time falls in Hoi An When the sun dips and night time falls on Hoi An, the streets of the old town magically transform into a labyrinth of colour from the multi coloured Japanese lanterns casting an ethereal glow. Wander the streets to drink in the festive atmosphere and the lack of crowds and craziness common in the larger cities of … [Read more...]
Saigon – my five insider tips
Nestled adjacent to the Saigon River, some 80 kilometres from the South China Sea – Ho Chi Minh City is the main commercial and economic hub for Vietnam. With nine million people and over six million motorbikes bursting onto the city streets at all hours of the day and night, Ho Chi Minh City is a mesmerising chaos, filled with hole in the wall … [Read more...]