Hoi An was the place where I spent the most time. The lack of sunshine on most days grounded me and I spent some time in cafes, reading, or observing what was happening around me. Noticing people. Something that I consider to be one of my weakest points is how unaware I tend to be … Continue reading Taking my time in Hoi An, Vietnam
The drive from hue to Hoi An was about three hours full of incredible views and spots. I didn't want to miss out, so I hired a driver through the tour company Stop & Go. It was the most costly way to get from Hue to Hoi An, the next stop, but I don't regret … Continue reading From Hue to Hoi An – fishing villages, Hai Van Pass, a Dragon Bridge & the Marble Mountains
There were times when I was planning my two-week itinerary to Vietnam when I wondered about Hue. Was it worth it? At first glance, the Imperial City enclosure seemed like the main attraction, with the tombs being so far out of the city. Looking back, I am so glad I didn't skip this little town … Continue reading Visiting Hue, Vietnam
The day after visiting the Imperial City enclosure, I was going to be hopping around the resting places of the Emperors who reigned it. And these were the kind of resting places I had never seen before. Of course, it was nothing like the cramped Victorian cemeteries in London - but that is to be … Continue reading Royal Tomb Hopping in Hue, Vietnam
When I landed in Hue, the sun was blinding and the temperature was on the rise. It was almost like I had travelled to a different country, and yet I was still in Vietnam - I had moved from the North to the Center, and the difference was there. Whilst in Hanoi the smog had … Continue reading Exploring the The Imperial City of Hue
The Winged Bone 