Vietnam & Cambodia Travel Diary
Exploring the vibrant cultures, rich histories, and breathtaking landscapes of Vietnam and Cambodia
So our time in Vietnam and Cambodia is nearly at an end. We fly back home tomorrow, and we’ve learned a lot about these two beautiful, fascinating, complicated countries. Some of the things we’ve learned are profound. Some are bonkers. So here goes with the life lessons we’ve learned. Crossing
It’s our last day in Ho Chi Minh City, but we don’t fly out until the afternoon, and so we figured we had time to visit the Independence Palace. The Independence Palace, also known as the Reunification Palace, is a historic landmark that holds deep significance in Vietnam’s modern history.
The Mekong Delta is a vast and fertile region where the Mekong River fans out into a network of rivers, swamps, and islands before emptying into the South China Sea. Our trip today was in the company of Jason Nguyen, our friendly, knowledgeable and efficient guide. He picked us up
Today (Wednesday) we headed east, towards a main shopping area and the famous Bến Thành Market (above). It’s about a 40 minute walk from our hotel (but a lot longer when you’re stopping to look at stuff on the way. Because it was early in the morning and a bit
Not far from our hotel is the Ho Chi Minh War Remnants museum. It’s one of Vietnam’s most powerful and sobering historical sites, offering a stark portrayal of the devastating impacts of the Vietnam War. Established in 1975, the museum houses a vast collection of photographs, military equipment, and personal
Finally we’ve reached the proper start of our holiday. We spent the night in an airport hotel across the road from the international terminal at Sydney. That turned out to be a good idea – we were able to go and check our bags in and then go back to
