We spent three nights in Hoi An, a beautiful old town about halfway up the coast of Vietnam. It was low tourist season, and the quiet streets were so restful after the constant buzz of Saigon. Hoi An is located on the river Thu Bon… Read More
Monthly archives of “May 2011”
Gluttony (and now for more bourgeois concerns)
Who knew that I would so quickly develop a demanding audience – more modern stuff! Less history! We’re not interested in reading about crossing the road! I thought you were going to write about food! I guess I have rise to the occasion, but while… Read More
The sleeping bus and a tale of woe
Our plan, after Saigon, was to travel up the coast of Vietnam, using an open bus ticket that would allow us to hop on and off the buses which go up and down the coast every day. After a bit of research into the reliability… Read More
Saigon alleys
Each day we’ve been in Saigon we’ve found ourselves drawn to the little alleys that wind their way throughout the inner city. Walking along the streets, these alleys suddenly open up in your peripheral vision – blink, and you’ll miss them. They are wonderful to… Read More