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April 18th 2009

Published: May 4th 2009

We had our first proper sleeper train experience from Hanoi to Lao Cai and a very good one it was at that. We'd booked the hard sleeper beds which are second most expensive option but still only $11 each so good value (note to other travellers doing this route... never book the train though an agency or hotel as they charge up to double the price of getting it direct from the train station). The... Read Full Entry

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Sophie & Dale

Sophie and Dale

Back in 2008 we took 21 months off work, rented out the house, found a foster home for Stuart (cat!) and ventured out to the big wide world. We saw as many places as we could fit in in the time we were on the road and returned home in February 2010 after a truly life changing and eye opening journey. Our adventure lasted... 615 days! After our return we fell into the routine of life back in the UK but have always planned to get back out there as soon as we could. It took a bit longer than we'd hoped but we did squeeze in getting married and a few holidays ... full info

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4th May 2009

TravelWankers
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Sorry to hear about your experience with the mean traveller, we had a similar experience in China, some people are just downright rude. Beutiful pictures of a beautiful place, I can't wait to visit myslef, Sapa is top of my list for my Vietnam trip.

4th May 2009

AnnaAdventuring
Anna Louise

Love the photo of the two kids in the rice field - such cuties.

5th May 2009

jen
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good blog
Really like your description of sapa...think we were there at same time and may even have been mad cyclists you saw! The hill tribe people made me laugh too...their friendliness has the side effect of worksing as a great sales tactic

5th May 2009

TinNiE
" Half the fun of the travel is the esthetic of lostness "

Viet ^^
beautiful photos... ...and just also noticed that your itenerary includes philippines ... you can drop me a note if you need help when you come over :) Happy travelling!

13th September 2010

Jerry
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how does it taste?
You didn't say if it tastes good or not. Is the bottle of dog's blood included in the price too?

25th October 2011

Ethan
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Why?
The fuck are you eating dogs for? Dogs are people too!

21st November 2012

Sophie and Dale
Sophie & Dale

Dogs
We didn't eat this it was for sale in the market, we just couldn't bring ourselves to knowingly eat dog! Dogs are not people though!

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