I loved Dalat. Surrounded by pine forests, orchards and mountains with a centre full of French architecture, Dalat is known as the ‘City of Eternal Spring’ in Vietnam, and there are tonnes of things to do and see there. However, as someone who is risk averse at the best of times, I couldn’t make like …
Hoi An was, without exception, my favourite place in Vietnam. The second I stepped foot in the Ancient Town, I knew that this place was special, and the longer I spent there, the more I fell in love with it. I’m not alone in my thinking. Hoi An holds a special place in many people’s …
Mui Ne was my second stop in Vietnam, and my god I was looking forward to it. After a hectic time in Ho Chi Minh City, I was desperate to escape the crowds and unwind in this sleepy seaside town famed for its fresh seafood and slow pace of life. Before we begin, I should …
It’s no secret that Vietnam was not one of my favourite places in Southeast Asia. As soon as I got to Saigon, I wanted to leave again, and I can’t pretend that the traffic, the smog and the pho (yes – I don’t like pho), had gotten any more tolerable to me by the time …
Backpacking Southeast Asia is a popular choice for first-time travellers. The stunning beaches, infamous Full Moon Parties and budget-friendly accommodation make Southeast Asia an obvious place for millions of backpackers to begin their travels, and as travel bloggers continue to promote solo travel, more and more people are deciding to go it alone. Something that …
