Vietnam 2024 – Trip Report 17

Tuesday 1 October - Wednesday 2 October - Saigon Tuesday 1 October It’s here. No, not the last day thing, although that is here, but part of the reason for the tattoos.  And the trip. Thirty year wedding anniversary. Who would have thought…… Up just before 8.30am, and then out by 9.00am.  I’m trying hard … Continue reading Vietnam 2024 – Trip Report 17

Vietnam 2024 – Trip Report 5

Tuesday 10 September - Wednesday 11 September - Phong Nha - Hanoi - Tam Coc Tuesday 10 September Up a bit before 8.00am. The sleep helped, but only a bit. I just feel so flat.  About here, and about what’s going on at home. It’s not supposed to be this way…… Downstairs by 8.30am, and … Continue reading Vietnam 2024 – Trip Report 5

Vietnam 2023 – Trip Report 25

Friday 22 september - Can Tho Well, the night was uneventful.  Those cheap little Imodium tablets go alright. It’s now 7.45am, and apart from a severe case of lethargy, I feel okay. But there’s not a lot of desire to get up, so a bit of lazing ensues, along with that thinking that I love … Continue reading Vietnam 2023 – Trip Report 25

Vietnam 2023 – Trip Report 12

Saturday 9 September - Bac Ha Awake.  It’s not quite 6.00am.  The good news is, I ain’t getting up.  The better news is, I actually don’t feel too bad. Back to sleep, awake again half an hour later; still feel okay. Kind of promising. The lazy morning ensues, and finally a move is made around … Continue reading Vietnam 2023 – Trip Report 12

Cambodia / Vietnam 2019 – Trip Report 35

9 October - Hanoi The alarm was set for 6.45am. However it’s 5.30am, and my eyes are open. That’s actually good, as I can roll over and sleep for another hour. But it doesn’t happen, and it ends up being an hour of just laying there, listening to the sounds of Hanoi waking up. As … Continue reading Cambodia / Vietnam 2019 – Trip Report 35

Vietnam Currency and Money – How and why….

Vietnam's Currency So, what is it? What does it look like? And how do you get it? Well, hopefully, this post will help you to understand the money situation in Vietnam. Hopefully it will also clear up a few ‘myths’, or perhaps, misconceptions, about the best way to go about paying for things in Vietnam. … Continue reading Vietnam Currency and Money – How and why….