Rice, Sweat & Beers

July 21, 2016.Reading time 8 minutes.

VIETNAM IN A NUTSHELL Well, we worked our way through Vietnam in 18 days and visited 6 cities along the way. Whew! Vietnam was a last minute decision for us & we are so glad that we decided to squeeze it in. Although it was chaotic & EXTREMELY hot, we feel like backpacking pros now that […]

The Romantic Town of Lanterns

July 19, 2016.Reading time 5 minutes.

The ancient town of Hoi An is a well preserved trading port dating back from the 15th century. The moment you enter the center of town, (also known as the Old Quarter) you feel as if you have stepped foot in a completely different decade! The streets are lined with charming, french colonial buildings with […]

The Sleepy Mountain Town of Dalat

July 13, 2016.Reading time 13 minutes.

GETTING THERE Let’s first start out by quickly describing our 7.5 hour drive from Saigon to Dalat. This was our first experience with the infamous “sleeper buses”. After reading some concerning reviews regarding buses & the winding roads to the mountain town, we opted to take a day bus instead of an overnight bus. THANK […]

Ho Chi Minh City – Just Keep Walking, DON’T STOP!

July 9, 2016.Reading time 7 minutes.

Its true, what they say about crossing the street in Vietnam…DON’T STOP!! We had heard that driving would be even crazier here, and Ho Chi Minh City was not a disappointment. From the moment we hopped off the plane & into the taxi, we were in awe by how many motorbikes (mixed in with a […]