Once again, it is time to make a move. Today I travel from Da Nang (DAD) to Chiang Mai (CNX) via Bangkok (BKK). The day will be long, for my VietJet scheduled departure times have been changed three times since I booked the flights months ago. Let get this day started, my travel day Vietnam …
One of the most interesting parts of this first taste of Vietnam for me, has been to see the huge variety of things to eat. So many of which are completely new to me and half of which I don’t know what they are. 🤣 Walking around, especially near the markets I have seen some …
My two favourite places in the world, to enjoy a perfect cup of coffee, are Italy and Australia. Both have unique styles of creating the perfect cup of java. When I came here, I was not expecting to find a rival. But that I did. The coffee culture in Vietnam is a Vibe! Da Nang …
I have not made a post about flowers in a very long time. Now I will not be able to leave this amazing country without such a post. For I have been surrounded by the most amazing blooms since my arrival. Here are the beautiful tropical flowers of Vietnam that I have been lucky enough …
I wanted to have a train experience here in Vietnam and thought I would make this journey. The travel time is only 2.5 hours so a nice quick trip and chance to check out train travel here. I travelled by train from Da Nang to Hue City and it was marvellous! Online Booking First, this …
I didn’t know what to expect when I booked to stay here, but I have been totally captivated by this young Vietnamese city. Here are 5 free things to do in Da Nang that you should not miss on your next visit. Dragon Bridge Without a doubt, this is a must see. The unique bridge …
I have been on a food tour only once before, in Rome, and it was amazing, something I will never forget. Knowing next to nothing about Vietnamese cuisine and desperate not to miss out on anything, I wanted a similar experience here. I booked the scrumptious Da Nang Food tour with Anh and it was …
Wow did I ever find a great market in Da Nang. There are many here in the city, but this one is the largest and most vibrant of the lot. The authentic Con Market in Da Nang Vietnam will brighten and enlighten all of your senses, guaranteed. Where to Go Da Nang is divided into …
I was looking forward to arriving in Da Nang specifically, because it is a coastal town and we all know how much I love my beaches. Well, I can tell you that the big & beautiful Da Nang Beach is all that I hoped it would be and more. Da Nang A huge city, there …
For my first venture into the city, and not knowing fully what to expect, I decided to stay in a hotel for a few days, just to get my feet wet. It was a wise decision and for a little splurge in price, I stayed in a lovely hotel on the beach. The Mandila Beach …
I am so excited to be starting this part of my adventure in Asia! I have waited for decades to be able to travel here and explore the region. As a child, I lived in Indonesia for a period of three years and to be honest, don’t have the best memories. Because of this, I …
A previous post covered the first 2/3’s of the travel day from Cyprus to Vietnam. This one will focus on Bangkok BKK Airport to Vietnam. I need to provide some tips on Bangkok Airport so travellers are aware of the length of time it takes to transit here. Arrival Firstly, there are two major airports …