Nic's first hours in Ho Chi Minh City were a chaotic mix of transportation troubles, fatigue, and a lack of sleep. Despite the challenges, a walking tour provided a fascinating introduction to the city's unique culture and landmarks, including French colonial buildings, traditional markets, and the vibrant café apartment scene. The experience was both exhausting and enriching, setting the stage for further exploration.
In January I embarked on one of the biggest adventures of my life thus far. I packed a 40L backpack, and set off to South East Asia, with a planned itinerary and 4 months, flying into Ho Chi Minh City in Vietnam, and flying back from Denpasar, Bali exactly four months later, in May. I … Continue reading I’m back from backpacking South East Asia!
https://www.youtube.com/embed/g9jtvVL2onc Before going to Vietnam, I knew little about the country. I knew about what in Europe is commonly called The Vietnam War. I knew about the rice fields and about the hats. I knew about the famous Halong Bay. That Vietnam was a beautiful country. I knew it had fantastic food. And I knew … Continue reading Looking back to my trip to Vietnam
My last day in Vietnam was Lunar New Year's Eve. This means that most things were closed or at least closing down a lot earlier than usual and I would have to go to the airport earlier than planned as well. Still, with my flight being only at 1am, it meant I still had the … Continue reading Last Day in Vietnam – a peaceful walk in Tam Coc & magical Bich Cong Pagoda
After Trang An and a disappointing meal of terrible french fries, I got on the bike and continue to cycle to reach Hoa Lu. This used to be the capital of an ancient Vietnamese Kingdom called Dai Co Viet in the 10th century. It was a relatively small place, covering only 300 hectares and enclosed … Continue reading The ancient capital of Vietnam – Hoa Lu
The Winged Bone 