Hue is known as the historical and cultural center of Vietnam. It’s rich imperial heritage is present in its complexes of tombs, palaces and temples. This central coastal city also has beautiful beaches and an interesting contrast between modern and traditional, rural and urban. We visited The Imperial City, built when Hue was established as… Read More Hue, Vietnam
Our return to Nha Trang gave us the opportunity to explore this beach city in a more closeup way and by using local transportation. We rode the pedicabs (tricycle type vehicles) through the busy streets, competing with motor bikes, cars, buses and even an ambulance. … Read More Nha Trang Pedicabbing
Saigon takes on a glittering, sophisticated air at night, made more festive by the Lunar New Year’s decorations. We did an evening excursion which included a beautiful dance and music performance at the Majestic Hotel and a delicious dinner at another hotel. The Majestic’s balcony gave us great river and city views.… Read More Saigon 3 Night Life, Caodaism and Dim Sum
We circled back to Singapore, where we now felt like experienced tourists. This time our first priority was the Gardens by the Bay, an extraordinary urban garden of 250 acres.… Read More Singapore Gardens by the Bay
This pretty coastal island in the Gulf of Thailand is one of the most popular tourist destinations in Thailand. Despite being home to some world class resorts, the island has retained a relaxed, low key environment.… Read More Ko Samui, Thailand
Our first visit in this southeastern Thai coastal city was the Sanctuary of Truth. This remarkable building, which began in 1981 and is still under construction, is a museum, a shrine and a monument to Thai culture and values. It is a stunning piece of art that tells the story of “our truth journey.” … Read More Pattaya, Thailand
The coastal city of Sihanoukville in southwestern Cambodia is a portrait of a city trying to create a vibrant tourist resort while still rebuilding after a decimating civil war and the recent COVID epidemic. Its attractive beaches position it as a popular getaway vacation spot.… Read More Sihanoukville, Cambodia
Our second day in Saigon (which most of the older residents still call it), was about getting into the alleys and byways and markets of Saigon and learning more about how the people lived.… Read More Saigon 2 Street Life
Saigon, as most residents still call it, is the largest city in Vietnam and highly diverse. We loved its energy and inclusivity.… Read More Ho Chi Minh City (Saigon), Vietnam
It’s easy to see why the southern Vietnamese city of Nha Trang is such a popular tourist spot and why US soldiers went there for R&R during the “American War” (as they call it here). The miles of clean, white sandy beaches, flanked by hotels, Miami-style, beckon.… Read More Nha Trang, Vietnam
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