Shocked to hear about the news from Halong Bay (http://bit.ly/hSYzZv) just a day after having been on a boat very similar to the one that sank. I can only imagine how quickly it happened and feel for the families of those lost.
Somewhere between Hanoi and Hue…
So, I'm not that old, but it's amazing how the technology side of travel has changed. I remember standing in random phone booths in Europe to be able to check in with home. Now, I'm lying on an overnight train from Hanoi to Hue updating a blog. Despite the uncooperative weather, cold and rainy, Halong... Continue Reading →
Hanoi is a one day city.
After some much needed sleep we got our first real look at Hanoi today. The conclusion: Hanoi is a one day city. This doesn't mean that you couldn't spend more time here, just that you can easily see all the highlights and not feel like you've missed anything. A few highlights: One thing that struck... Continue Reading →
Vietnam first impression and a couple of pictures
It's been about 27 hours since we got up, so its definitely time for bed and I'll keep this short. The one thing that has struck me so far is how similar the drive in from the airport to the city is, regardless of the city. The people have been nice so far and the... Continue Reading →
Is the extra legroom really worth $75?
And we're off! Well, as expected, 15 hours is a hell of a long time to spend in a cramped airline seat. I'm not a giant, but I'm tall enough that paying the extra money to be able to choose a bulkhead seat was well worth it, even if you can't lift the arm rests... Continue Reading →
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