Hoi An is with out a doubt my favourite town in Vietnam. It will most likely stay my favourite town too as it's going to be a hard one to beat. We arrived in Hoi An after a terrible thunderstorm. It was like the sky was caving in. We were soaked through and feeling pretty... Continue Reading →
Dalat to Sông Cầu – goats on the roads and no room at the inn
The further north we travel, the prettier Vietnam seems to get. We left Dalat in the rain and luckily seemed to drive out of it. Our ponchos were used for only two hours that day which is a new record. We decided to take the coastal road instead of the mountains as it seemed a bit... Continue Reading →
Đồng Nai to Dalat – Our first cupping experience and the best coffee ever
Our stay at the Bamboo Lodge in Đồng Nai was lovely. It was so comfortable and peaceful I didn't want to leave. After a big cup of the best coffee in world and a cuddle from the kitten, we were heading off to Dalat.The mountain roads of Vietnam are so picturesque I couldn't quite believe... Continue Reading →
Ho Chi Minh to Đồng Nai – acquiring motorbikes and trying the local cuisine
I may take this back this back at some point... but Vietnam is not as terrifying as what I thought it would be. After watching Top Gear in Vietnam I was a little skeptic about the trip. Of course the roads here are absolutely wild, but I can honestly say that they are no where... Continue Reading →
The ins and outs of renting a moped/scooter in Bali
Let's start with the most important thing of all... AN INTERNATIONAL DRIVERS LICENCE This is like a hall pass if the police pull you over - if you're a tourist they most definitely will. It will cost you £5 and save you a lot of hassle. You can get them from the Post Office and... Continue Reading →
Bali road trip on Honda GL150 and scooter, Kuta, Pulikan, Gilimamuk, Singjara, Mt Batur, Ubud
I've heard a few people say that there isn't a lot on the west coast of Bali. I've not really found much online from people travelling that way either. But we thought we would check it out any way. There are some beautiful sights to see but I must admit, it does get more quiet... Continue Reading →