Are you visiting Hoi An and wondering what to do? If you are planning your trip to Vietnam and visiting Hoi An we strongly suggest you include a private My Son early morning tour in your planning schedule. Why? Did you know this little-known ancient site in Vietnam is 800 years older than the famous Angkor Wat in Cambodia? It is known as Vietnam’s ‘Angkor...
Vietnam has so much to offer the traveller, from the mountain regions of Sapa and Mai Chau to the seaside resorts of Hoi An and the many islands off its coast such as Phu Quoc. You can fly into Hanoi in the north, Danang in the centre or Ho Chi Minh City in the south of the country. One of Vietnam’s most beautiful regions is the mighty Mekong Delta. The...
Are you planning to spend some time in the unique Mekong Delta or heading into Phnom Penh Cambodia via the Mekong River? Chau Doc in the Mekong Delta of Vietnam is where you need to base yourself for one of the easiest border crossings in South East Asia to Cambodia. Most travellers when considering an itinerary for Vietnam or Cambodia only give it 24 hours, a quick...
Are you planning a weekend trip to Barcelona in Spain? What a great choice of destination! Barcelona is one of our favourite European cities. What does Barcelona offer to the traveller? Some of the best architecture in Europe, history, great food, beaches, football, markets and great shopping. Barcelona covers all that you need in one great destination. We include...
Are you wondering how to get to the Cu Chi Tunnels from Ho Chi Minh City? Should you take a tour or try to get there by yourself? The Cu Chi Tunnels Tour was one of our highlights when visiting Ho Chi Minh City in Vietnam. We had mixed reactions from friends when we mentioned that we were planning a visit to the Cu Chi tunnels. Some said ‘that it was too...
Once overlooked by travellers, Kep and Kampot are now becoming a ‘popular destination’ for those that want to see more of Cambodia than just Phnom Penh and Siem Reap. Kampot and Kep are located on the South West coast of Cambodia and 25 km separates the two towns. For two towns so close together they do differ. If you want the beach you head to Kep and...
Are you planning a visit to Queenstown in New Zealand? Not sure what to do? The 12 Best Things to Do in Queenstown is a guest article written for us by Kiwi Delilah Hart from Our Travel Mix. (Editor update 2021) Queenstown in the South Island of New Zealand is a breath-taking destination to visit. New Zealand is scenic at the best of times but Queenstown is...
Are you planning a staycation in the country? Wondering what to do in Mudgee NSW? Visiting Mudgee is the perfect getaway whether you are planning 1 night or even more. Mudgee Australia is in the state of New South Wales. Mudgee from Sydney is just a four hour drive. A perfect location for your staycation or if you are an overseas visitor a great way to experience...
We were captivated the minute our car arrived at the entrance to the Sofitel Angkor Phokeethra Hotel in Siem Reap Cambodia. How impressive were the lush green manicured tropical gardens that surrounded the elegant French Colonial resort! Within seconds the Sofitel staff lined up to greet us with “bonjour” as our bags were whisked away. We felt like...
Are you planning your New Year travels? Wondering where to head off too? You have had a busy year and you have a wish list. The destination has to be exotic, tropical and offer some relaxation time, cultural experiences, gastronomic delights and some beach or pool time. We have the right destination for you. Our 5 reasons to visit Bali at New Year will have you...
Are you looking for things to do in Hoi An? How about a walking tour of Hoi An to learn more about this interesting colourful and vibrant city? Hoi An Ancient Town is one of the prettiest Vietnamese towns that we visited during our 3 months of Vietnam travel. If you are planning a visit you will need to allow at least 3 – 5 nights to make the most of this...
Could you spend 3 days in Vancouver BC? We could, after reading this article from our guest writer Caresa, blogger and owner of This Spontaneous Life. So far, we have not managed to visit Canada only just a short visit to Niagara Falls before spending time in Buffalo. If you love the outdoors there are 10 Vancouver area hikes that you can do ranging in all levels of...