Blogs from North Central Coast, Vietnam, Asia - page 5

My Son is actually near Hoi An, so apologies to those looking for it near to Hue. Can't seem to set locator to Hoi An. Tearing down the QL1A whisked by buses and trucks is not my favourite occupation and hurtling back from My Son in the ever decreasing dusk is far from palatable. My sister's words keep ringing in my ears about the dangers of motorbikes and the horrific accidents that occur. Nevertheless, the trip to My Son was worth it and in our case we returned home unscathed having tasted some of the best pho in an unprepossessing restaurant in a small town just before the turn off to the ruins. We had despaired of finding a coffee in any of the numerous ca phes that we had seen as being a Saturday they ... read more

Geo: 17.4642, 106.624... read more

So, as you might be able to tell on the way to Hoi An I wasn't in the greatest of moods, mainly with myself. We were heading to Hoi An a little earlier than originally planned to make sure we were there for the Lantern Festival (the 14th day of every lunar month). I'd booked accommodation early as it gets busy. Accommodation in Hoi An is mainly homestays rather than hotels or hostels. 'Homestay' can refer to many different standards of accommodation where you are living in the same house with the family. Many homestays nowadays are like small hotels with high standards of accommodation and this is more what you will find in Hoi An. The one I'd booked was 'Horizon Homestay' and it looked beautiful, set in a leafy courtyard, rooms with balconies and ... read more

Hue, Marble Mountain and Hoi An - The Imperial city and Royal tombs. I wish my camera was better at the time to take pictures of Hoi An at night. That's the time the city truly shines.... read more

Today was one of the highlights of our trip. The topography of this area, with its emerald waters and sculpted outcrops of limestone is simply amazing. I could sit in the deck chair on the boat for days, just watching the ever-changing landscape flow by. We were in the lobby at the appointed hour and I watched the awakening town slowly come to life in the harbour across the street. A young fellow arrived on a scooter and wandered around the entrance. Shortly after a taxi arrived. They hung around for a good fifteen minutes before the young guy came in and inquired my name. A little problem of mis-communication. I has written in the cruise confirmation to Blue Swimmers the night before that we would be waiting in the lobby. We boarded the taxi and ... read more