It was hot when I arrived in Hoi An. The driver who had taken me from Hue to this new city left me by the hotel I had booked. I was starving but first I needed a quick shower before heading off to explore the city everyone had said I would absolutely adore. Yet, after … Continue reading The vibrant Hoi An, the Lantern City of Vietnam
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
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
There was a crowd of little children at the entrance of the Citadel and I hesitated for a moment before going in. The jet lag was almost cured, but my head was still throbbing a little, as finding peace in Hanoi can be quite a challenge. The children were noisy and errant. The caretakers were … Continue reading Exploring the Imperial Citadel of Thang Long in Hanoi
It is really hard to escape the cacophony of sounds in Hanoi and there is just literally so much stuff pilling everywhere - from mopeds, people, storefronts full of different objects, food - that even your eyes need a break, just something to look at that is simple, uncomplicated. I crave going to place where … Continue reading The mysterious Hoan Kam Lake in Hanoi
The Winged Bone 