Location: Mỹ Sơn Sanctuary, Da Nang, Vietnam Hoi An is situated close to the city of Da Nang, home to the UNESCO World Heritage Site of Mỹ Sơn Sanctuary. Pronounced ‘May Sun’ (at least the way I understood it to be pronounced), it is a grouping of Hindu temples constructed by the kings of Champa who ruled Read More
Location: Hoi An, Vietnam I read recipes the same way I read science fiction. I get to the end and think, ‘well that’s never going to happen’. Food is definitely one of the highlights when visiting Vietnam. And what better way to enjoy it than by taking a cooking lesson? I mean, me, in a Read More
Location: Hoi An, Central Vietnam My travels through Vietnam would take me from the South to the North, and Hoi An was my next stop. Located in the centre of Vietnam on the coast of the East Vietnam Sea (or the South China Sea, depending), Hoi An was designated a UNESCO World Heritage Site since Read More
Location: Ho Chi Minh City, Vietnam Season: Winter, Dry Season (November-April) Weather: 40-42°C (it’s stinking hot!)
Location: Vietnam, Southeast Asia “Goooooooood morning Vietnam! It’s 0600 hours. What does the “O” stand for? O my God, it’s early!” In case you’ve missed the last few posts, I’m in Vietnam! I’ve now been in the country for about 2 weeks and have yet to write a ‘story’ on the blog. And you might Read More
In each country I’ve visited, I’ve found a favorite ‘snack’, a special treat to get me through busy days. I discovered my Vietnamese pot of gold a few days ago and I’m obsessed!!! As it gets very hot and humid here, a little ice cream sandwich goes a long way to help cool down. Pair Read More
Location: Ho Chi Minh City, Vietnam (formerly Saigon) Ho Chi Minh City lesson 101: How to cross the street like a boss Can you believe that this wasn’t even during ‘rush hour’? Traffic was usually way crazier and more intense. A local gave me great advice: Just cross the street. Don’t hesitate. No one Read More
Location: Bondi Beach, Sydney New South Wales, Australia Sydney was sweltering on my last day in the city so what better way to cool down than to head over to Bondi Beach. Arguably one of the most famous beaches in the world, Bondi is an iconic stretch of fine sand & curling waves. “Bondi” or Read More
Location: Wild Life Sydney Zoo, Sydney New South Wales, Australia Who wouldn’t want to meet a koala? I mean, come on! They must be the cuddliest looking animals on the planet! While it is now illegal in Sydney, NSW, to actually touch a koala without a licence (a koala touching licence! ha!), you can still Read More
Location: Sydney, New South Wales, Australia Just like Nemo, I found myself in Sydney, Australia the other day. When searching for flights between New Zealand and Southeast Asia, they all seemed to transit through Sydney, so I decided to spend a couple of nights in the city. I figured that I shouldn’t miss the opportunity Read More