Exploring the vibrant cultures, rich histories, and breathtaking landscapes of Vietnam and Cambodia
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
We’ve loved our visits to Japan and China (and longer ago, to Thailand) so it feels like it’s time to see two other great Asian nations, Vietnam and Cambodia. Our generation grew up during the Vietnam War, a decade of bloodshed. Today, Vietnam has become one of the most popular
So the universe has told us we need to chill more. It did this by giving us both bad backs. So what better way to relax than go to three of the most frantic cities in the world, Ho Chi Minh, Siem Reap and Hanoi. But seriously, we will try
