Blogs from Asia - page 14916

From Qui Nhon I cycled through more hills to Hoi An where we spent a full day relaxing. Hoi An is a shopping heaven....pretty much every shop is a tailors where you can have absolutely anything you like tailor made to your measurements for pennies. Had to get something made so went to Yalys and had a skirt and top made. Definately the place to go if you are on a mad clothes shopping spree, you could actually go crazy....The town is small but filled with small cafes and restaurants making it perfect to chill out in before cycling again. From Hoi An it was a long cycle to Hue further north which included a 7 mile uphill ride through a mountain pass. I dont think i have been in so much pain or sworn ... read more

Thank you for all of your mesages! They have made me feel much better! We are in Hoi An now and we are enjoying ourselves! Will get in touch soon with longer entry! Sara, great to hear from you! I was just thinking about you the other day! Glad to know your babies are fine! Not so good about going to work hey? Grandad is still unwell but thanks for all of your get well soon wishes! Obrigada Bruno mas estou bem de dinheiro. Thanks all the same! :) RoOj xxx... read more

When we first reached Tokyo we didn't have anywhere to stay for one night, so we decided we would stay in a capsule hotel for one night before we moved to the hotel we'd already booked. We got lost looking for this capsule hotel, it didn't seem to be where it said it was on the map. We were slightly scared when this old guy with rotting teeth grabbed our arms and said, "hotel, hotel". We decided to follow this guy, for some unknown reason, but he showed us to the nicest hostel in Tokyo called "khaosan" and it was much cheaper than any capsule hotel at only 2500 yen a night. The common room was small, but cosy and it had free internet and a good choice of beer from the vending machine. They also ... read more

We're leaving Koh Phangan today, having spent an incredible fortnight here... I swear I have more memories here than everywhere else combined so far and its all because of all the people we've met, its been crazy!!! Way too much to write now but I'll try to get the best bits.. First day we arrived, spoke to some English guys who were leaving about where to stay, and they basically recommended heading to Haad Rin beach (home of the in infamous full moon party) so we took a taxi for 100 baht each, and started searching for somewhere to stay...turned into an absolute mission! Everywhere we either thought was a hole, or it couldnt take 3 peiople in 1 room, or it was charging us way too much for what we were getting... Eventually an English ... read more

Backpacking is hard work!!!! my bag is way too heavy!!!!!!!... read more