Ho Chi Minh City and the Cu Chi tunnels
Vietnam was under French colonial rule from the latter half of the 19th century. Following the end of the Second World War, internal conflicts resulted in the splitting of the Continue Reading →
Vietnam was under French colonial rule from the latter half of the 19th century. Following the end of the Second World War, internal conflicts resulted in the splitting of the Continue Reading →
Can Tho, the capital of the Mekong delta, is a delightful little city on the banks of the river Can Tho, a tributary of the Mekong river. Once again we Continue Reading →
The boat trip from Cambodia to Vietnam takes over three hours. A high speed boat where we are treated to free drinks, snacks and WiFi. The first stop is at Continue Reading →
The killing fields were not included in our itinerary. I can understand why. A harrowing experience which no one wants to go through and yet you cannot come to Phnom Continue Reading →
We make three stops on our way from Siem Reap to Phnom Penh. The first a comfort stop, the second stop was for lunch, which we later find out was Continue Reading →
Eight years ago on the last day of our China trip we had a free evening in Beijing. We were still not quite au fait with going around the city Continue Reading →
The Siem Reap night markets open in the evening and go on till late at night. We decide to explore it after dinner. The covered bridge is decorated with coloured Continue Reading →
A crowing cockerel wakes me up today. At breakfast I try the rice gruel again. I enjoyed it in Bangkok, however here in Cambodia it doesn’t quite taste the same. Continue Reading →
Today I woke up when my phone alarm went off. I am glad I did. The wake up call from the hotel reception never materialised. Once again we are leaving Continue Reading →
Today we are leaving Bangkok (translates as land connected with water: Bang- meeting, Kok- circle of life or karma wheel or this is what I gather from what York tells Continue Reading →