Hoi An is one of the most charming and romantic towns in all of SE Asia. The colonial streets with their yellow walls and dark wood shutters, basking in the romantic light of hanging lanterns, beckon all who travel to Vietnam. Hoi An is famed as the mostly densely populated area of tailors (if not only in […]
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Self-Guided Bicycle Tour of the Hoi An Countryside
One of the most popular things to do in the UNESCO city of Hoi An is to cycle around. The old city is pedestrianised for the majority of the day, which has made cycling a popular way for both locals and tourists to travel around town. During my first trip to Hoi An, way back […]
Vietnamese Cooking Class in Hoi An
Is there a better way to learn about a new culture than to eat it? I didn’t think so. Local food is such an important part of a country’s identity and something you just can’t skip delving into on a trip to Vietnam. So last year, shortly after I moved to Vietnam, I indulged in […]
MARCH 2017
Waaah. March: I’m afraid blogging just didn’t happen. Between moving into the new house, learning to ride our motorbikes, my mum and gran visiting for two weeks and then doing my headteacher training, there just wasn’t any time to sit down and write up some of our back logged adventures! So here’s our March monthly […]
HOI AN | Guide and Budget
Oh Hoi An. What a charmer. We instantly fell in love with this ancient city! Hoi An is undoubtedly one of the most picturesque towns in Vietnam, where you can catch a glimpse into traditional Vietnam. Originally a bustling and wealthy port town, Hoi An has transitioned into a vibrant tourist hub. No, literally - the houses […]