We took an early start because again we had a long road ahead of us. And a very nice road it was. After leaving the coffee and pepper farms behind we drove through deep green rice fields surrounded by green mountains. I love the smell of green rice when we drive along the young green … Lees verder
We set out early for a long drive between the sea and the central highlands of Vietnam via Highway 26. The first part of the road to Buon Ma Thuot goes from the plains into the mountains, via the 12km long Phoenix pass (Deo Phượng Hoàng Pass), that winds between green mountains between Suong Bung … Lees verder
This shorter ride was mainly planned to cut in two the long drive to Buon Ma Thuot. We had taken the inland route on the way to Tuy Hoa, and took the coastal route between Tuy Hoa and Dai Lanh. This time we saw the coastal part of the Ca Pass, which I found even … Lees verder
For the second week of our trip we left in the Northern direction from Nha Trang. We made a short stop at Hong Chong, just outside Nha Trang, a small promontory with unusual layers of boulders called husband and wife, one in the form of a hand. As expected the place was teeming with busloads … Lees verder
We will drive this stretch of road twice during our motorbike trip, a first time at the end of our first loop, to change clothes in Nha Trang and a second time at the end of our second loop when have to return from Da Lat to Nha Trang to get our flight back home. … Lees verder
After a good nights rest at Myhoa Lagoon Kiting town (we really needed it) and a tasty breakfast we hit the road again to go further South in the direction of Mui Ne. We first made a stop in Phan Rang to visit the 14th century Cham temple built on a hill. Like everywhere else the … Lees verder
My husbands’ job brings me back to Vietnam this year (August 2025), the country we called home 30 years ago. After more than 24 hours of travel we land in Nha Trang, where we will stay for 5 days before embarking on on a two week motorbike trip with two extra stops in Nha Trang, … Lees verder
After a lazy breakfast at our hotel the Secret Con Dao resort we checked out and took the 12AM complementary shuttle bus to the airport to catch our 1:35 PM flight to Ho Chi Minh City, aka Saigon. One hour before your flight at the airport is early enough, it is only a very small … Lees verder
Applying for an online e-visa for Vietnam may seem like a hassle free and quick process, but when reading the many cries for help on the Tripadvisor forum, a blog on how to get your e-visa for Vietnam seems more than needed! So here goes: ( this blog post is adapted to the november 2024 … Lees verder
It has been quite some years since my last trip to Dublin. My husband regularly has to visit Dublin for work and his upcoming birthday inspired us to combine his worktrip with some extra days in Ireland. We had visited Dublin quite extensively last time, and had even made a trip to Howth, Wicklow Mountains National … Lees verder
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