Hoi An Loving your SE Asian blogs and the photos in this one just remind me what a pretty and colourful place Hoi An was. After reading about your experiences with tailored clothing, was very glad I didn't go ahead and order a suit there after all though I'm sorry it didn't work out for you. Look forward to reading more about your adventures, take care and enjoy!
Hopefully... you guys are finished with dentists and doctors poking you with prickly objects! Sounds like the 3-day Ha Long cruise was the way to go, nice shots. Glad you enjoyed your time in Ha Noi & Ha Long, hope you have a great time in Laos!
Thanks Nanci Glad to hear you enjoyed the blog.... Its at that 3-4 month mark now where we all know it starts getting harder and harder to keep the blog updated, but we are trying! :)
could be me entire trip favourite photo also! Thanks Andrea... Hope the Aussies treated you well on your African overland adventure! Im sure they were always polite and introverted! :)
Great Post! You guys captured Hoi An so well in this post. We found oursleves nodding at both the photos and writing and laughing at the "atrocious singing". It was great meeting you guys - enjoy the rest of your travels!
Glad you loved Angkor as much as us! Doing awesome at keeping your blog updated, well done! It seems we did the same elephant mahout training as you guys and stayed at the same park and accommodation as we saw your name and signature in the guest book. Pretty funny as you were there only a week or so before us. Luang Prabang blog is next on our list! Safe travels, can't wait to see where you ended up after your Hoi An rental ran out.
Happy anniversary! Looks like you had a fab time cruising through the Mekong! And what a great way to spend your anniversary! And what can I say... gotta love the coconut candy - addicting! ;) Hope you'll enjoy yourselves in Hoi An as well. We loved its atmosphere and above all - its food! Cao Lau recommended... yum! All the best for your anniversary! Loved the photos!
Thanks Anna Thanks for the anniversary well wishes! I think we overdosed on coconut candy, quick ill in the stomach at the thought of another one for a few weeks after. :) The Cao Lau was absolutely amazing, especially the street vendor stuff. Cant wait to try a few recipes out at home. It looks so simple! Has to be all in the sauce.....
cruising can tho wearing con las & eating coconut candy It sounds like your anniversary was wonderful and so different from anything you have done before. I agree you will remember it for the rest of your lives. What an experience. You are winning me over with your stories of Vietnam, however, can't say the same for you know who??? Your favourite spot on the boat would have been mine too. Enjoy every minute. xxxxx
Ko Samui Love this photo. Glad you had a good time. Must admit I had to laugh at your description of the beach entertainment and dogs. Great descriptions. I guess you picked the best spot and they wanted to join you. Keep on with Happy travels.
ele eye yeah, although not an original idea, I have seen many elephant eyes and have always loved them..... glad we captured such a detailed one also...
Beach etiquette That always happens to us...people have the WHOLE beach to sit on and they come and sit right on top of us. There really should be mandatory beach etiquette lessons or guides distributed to people going to beaches!
beach etiquette I know right! You would think they would leave at least a 200m radius clear!? ;) One time in Greece, we were sitting on the beach and a bloke literally walked behind us ON TOP OF our towel, not around it, but on top of it. I almost knocked his block off......
Relaxed to the max! Sounds like a totally chilled out break (until the travel details!). Loved the food photos but was disappointed there weren't any sneaky pics of your two beach buddies :)
Koh Samui Very descriptive writing Suz; sounds like you 2 have had a wonderful time and I can't believe how cheap everything is. Sure can understand why folk want to travel o/s to south east Asia and not in Australia. When I compare what you are spending and what it cost us in Tasmania, there is no comparison.
se asia travelling For sure the dollar has its advantages, but it's the different culture, environment and food that really draws us here. Such beauty all around... Gonna have a lot of photos to choose from for our walls when we are home!
Had been 4.5 years since landing back on aussie soil after our 6 months of travel around europe in a kombi. Inspired by others blogs and with the travel bug biting us hard once again we decided it was about time to start planning another vagabonding experience.
The last 4.5 years had been jam packed with buying a house and solidifying our positions on the corporate ladder. But with the biological clock ticking and with us both just turning the big three-0, the road is calling once again!
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Loving your SE Asian blogs and the photos in this one just remind me what a pretty and colourful place Hoi An was. After reading about your experiences with tailored clothing, was very glad I didn't go ahead and order a suit there after all though I'm sorry it didn't work out for you. Look forward to reading more about your adventures, take care and enjoy!