Where to start when trying to decide on Vietnam destination can be a very daunting task. Firstly, there is the feeling that you are looking into an exotic destination that is totally alien to what you would consider a normal…
Tag: Vietnam
The problem with visas
After the successful result of the TTM trade show in Thailand, my buddy Hau and I have undertaken the task of designing some new and exciting tours in Vietnam that for the moment, very unique and not offered by anyone…
Those frustrating Taxis
Is there something special about Tom and Jerry that I do not know about? There seems to be an addiction to the cartoon here. As far as I know, they have not been made for years, but every day they…
Vietnam Weather … a Hot topic
Ok here it is, everything you wanted to know about the weather in Vietnam. I usually start my writings from South to north, so let me be a rebel and start in the north. SAPA The climate of Sapa is…
Why visit Vietnam Part 1
In the mid 2000’s Vietnam seemed to discover the tourist dollar. The government let it be known to the people that tourism and the foreigners that were to come with it, will be welcomed and anybody causing us difficulties would…
When it’s hot it’s hot, when it’s not it’s not
oops!!! This post is from Feb 20. I did not realize that it did not get posted As I closed for the night, the main door latch broke off in my hand. Huh!! Always something. We are still fully booked…
A New Years Tale… and a few pics
At the moment it is New Years Eve. Only fifteen minutes until the fireworks start. I am sure it will be spectacular. The fireworks will be launched from the center of the beach over the ocean. I only hope that…
Rock the boat baby…..
Ah…. Where to begin. I could probably start by saying I have had the honor of meeting some very nice people. Ken has many friends here and I had the extreme pleasure of meeting a few so far. Kimmy invited…
Walk into the light
Oh My God!! The Vietnamese have discovered LED’s. It is a good thing. The people here are forever trying to save money on their power bills by installing very energy efficient bulbs or even just living with very low lighting.…
Water, water, everywhere
Meet my friends Beverly and Richard. Beverly is a fun lady I met last year while traveling, and as luck would have it, we have met again. She is from Vancouver, retired, and loves spending time in NhaTrang. Who can…
A fish out of water
How do I approach the words of the day? I could quote the words of a famous American general and say it was one big cluster F___, and it would be close. But it was still fun. I am finding…
oooooh that itch!
I woke up this morning a bit a wreck. I perhaps did not mention that on the bus ride back from Quy Nhon, there was a young man riding with us that had a bit of a cough. Well guess…