The buzzing capital of Vietnam certainly meets expectations where hustle and bustle and motorbikes are concerned. But Ho Chi Minh City (or HCMC) is more than the rumble of motorbike engines - there's a fair amount of history here, particularly relating to the Vietnam War, and foodie destinations too (more on that here). Here's just … Continue reading Ho Chi Minh City: Highlights
Ho Chi Minh City - conveniently abbreviated to HCMC and still often referred to as Saigon AND importantly the home of the banh mi (Vietnamese baguette). HCMC was the first stage of our journey through Vietnam and a great place to delve straight into the food scene! Here's a few of the highlights. PropagandaNot far … Continue reading Ho Chi Minh City: Food & Drink
My husband, Mark, and I LOVE a bit of skiing. Since my first trip to learn for a weekend in Garmisch Partenkirchen two years ago I've been keen to go as much as we can afford, both in terms of time as well as money. Last year we had an incredible week in Méribel, France, … Continue reading Skiing in Auron, France
How do you describe Bangkok? Like a city on steroids? Like cities in futuristic (distopian..?) sci-fi movies with traffic on multiple planes, lights flickering as the heat rises up from the queuing cars and weaving motorbikes? A clear divide between those who have and those who don’t, epitomised in the Michelin starred chic vs $2 … Continue reading Bangkok: Exploring the Old City
When we were researching our trip, people I spoke to about Phnom Penh all seemed to say the same, that the Killing Fields are about all there is to see. But while these are important sites to visit and therefore listed first in this post, Phnom Penh is far more than just the legacy left … Continue reading Phnom Penh: Highlights
Before I get into the actual topic of this post, I have to say it has been a difficult post to write, and may be a difficult one to read. The atrocities that happened at S-21 Prison and the Killing Fields, and the relative recency of the Khmer Rouge regime, make visiting these museums a … Continue reading Phnom Penh: S-21 Prison and the Killing Fields
The capital of Laos, Vientiane, felt like an underdog when researching which destinations to include in our travels around South East Asia. It isn't the world heritage site of Luang Prabang, or the tubing, nightlife backpacker's mecca of Vang Vieng, but Vientiane shouldn't be overlooked. Let me tell you why. Pha That LuangPha That Luang … Continue reading Vientiane: Highlights
