Escaping Vietnam – The Sequel
It seems getting out of Vietnam was almost as challenging as getting in! The day started with our first flight being pushed back, turning a comfortable connection into a race against the clock. Then came the news that our tickets hadn’t actually been paid for by the booking agent, meaning we had to cough up […]
The Glow Before We Go: Farewell Hoi An
Our final day has lived up to expectations. After a relaxing beach day our evening in Hoi An was everything we hoped for and then some. After visiting the tailor to collect our custom outfits we headed with the crowds along the river for the famous Lantern Festival. We saved the sparkle for last. Even […]
When Your Dinner Is Still Swimming
You would think after spending four hours on a food tour sampling 45 dishes around Hoi An we would have had enough to eat for one day. Apparently not. Last evening we joined our trusted guides, Scottie and Truk, for a true local seafood experience in An Bang. Forget menus. The restaurant’s menu was swimming […]
Beer, Banh Mi & 45 Other Reasons To Love Hoi An
Today we discovered that food in Hoi An is far more than just something to eat — it’s history, culture and storytelling all rolled into one very delicious morning. We joined the Taste of Hoi An experience and somehow managed to sample 45 different dishes and drinks throughout the tour. Bryan discovered that beer with […]
Hoi An: Heat, Hassles & Happy Hour Recovery
Our arrival into Vietnam was anything but smooth. I breezed confidently through immigration feeling highly organised… until Bryan discovered his visa had been completed with the wrong birthdate. Small detail apparently. While I sailed through without issue, Bryan was left reapplying while trying not to melt in the airport humidity or murder me. Eventually reunited, […]