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
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
The ending of Hanoi's Train Street.
Contrary to the Imperial City of Thang Long, the Temple of Literature was brimming with all sorts of visitors - locals and foreigners. Regardless, I found some peace and quietness here, as I would find in any temple whilst travelling through Vietnam. The Temple of Literature is considered the first national University in the country. … Continue reading Touring Hanoi’s attractions – the Temple of Literature
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
The Winged Bone 