Itinerary planned. Visas received. Currency arranged. The time finally arrived for BJ and I to take our two week SE Asia trip we planned earlier in the year. The trip itself was only spurred on by a fantastic AirAsia promotion so we booked flights from Gold Coast to KL, then KL to Bangkok, then on to Ho Chi Minh City before returning to KL for the last leg home back to Gold Coast. With fares under $30 for the Bangkok and HCMC flights, I was eager to see as many places as possible. Those well-travellled would probably suggest otherwise and as I write this anticipating the days ahead, I am inclined to think one country for two weeks might be more appropriate. Note to self for future travel! I was a little hesitant about the quality
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