by Charlotte Walton | Aug 25, 2018 | Asia, Vietnam
This has got to be one of the biggest questions asked when planning your travels and for good reason. I have met people who haven’t thought about visas, turned up the airport totally happy about their holidays, only to be told they cannot fly. Visas can be...
by Charlotte Walton | Aug 3, 2018 | Asia, Vietnam
Booking a cruise that you are going to enjoy is essential for having a great time in Halong Bay. Duh. This article is going to show you how to choose the best Halong Bay cruise by getting what you pay for. How to Choose the Best Halong Bay Cruise For some bizarre...
by Charlotte Walton | Jul 21, 2018 | Asia, Vietnam
UPDATE [NOVEMBER 2019]: Please check official Vietnamese websites to see whether it is still possible to access this street. Unfortunately excessive tourism is once again ruining what used to be an incredible experience, and I believe there is talk of temporarily...
by Charlotte Walton | Jul 10, 2018 | Asia, Vietnam
Hanoi is the second largest city in Vietnam, behind Ho Chi Minh and has a lot to offer. Here are 5 things to do in Hanoi, which cover culture, history, an exhilarating experience and coffee. Lots of coffee. Hoan Kiem Lake & Ngoc Son Temple in Hanoi Visiting the...
by Charlotte Walton | Jun 30, 2018 | Asia, Vietnam
Cat Ba Island is located in the North of Vietnam. It is a 3.5 hour bus ride from Hanoi, or an hour boat ride from Halong Bay. This article will outline the things to do in Cat Ba Island, and why you should definitely visit. How to Get to Cat Ba Island If you...
by Charlotte Walton | Jun 23, 2018 | Asia, Vietnam
Hoi An was probably our favourite stop in Vietnam and I am here to share a few insights into this beautiful town. I have written a Hoi An Travel Guide with everything you need to know to fully explore this town. Read on to find out more about the Hoi An Lantern...
by Charlotte Walton | Jun 20, 2018 | Asia, Vietnam
Mui Ne was a bit of an odd one for us, and we didn’t really know what to think about it. I for one enjoyed myself while we were there, but T on the other hand would ‘never go back’. If you are short on time, it is a place that could be missed, but if...
by Charlotte Walton | Jun 4, 2018 | Asia, Vietnam
It can be difficult trying to find the cheapest ways to travel, but also the most convenient. If you are reading this blog post, then you must be wondering what the best way to travel through Vietnam is. When we were there, we started in Ho Chi Minh City (Saigon) and...
by Charlotte Walton | May 30, 2018 | Asia, Vietnam
I had to start my Vietnam series of blog posts with this one; Driving the Hai Van Pass – because it was our absolute favourite day in Vietnam. We had spoken to a couple of friends and they had mentioned driving along the Hai Van Pass to us. In my mind, I had...
