The Backpacking Route: Vietnam

Whether you're going North to South or South to North, here's the main backpacking route that tends to be done and the places that you won't want to miss out on.

Cruising Down The Mekong Delta, Ho Chi Minh City

Making the most of our time in Ho Chi Minh, we decided to add a trip down the Mekong Delta River to our agenda. 

Cù Chi Tunnels, Ho Chi Minh City

Planning my visit to Vietnam back in July, I knew the Cù Chi Tunnels were an absolute must do on my list of places to visit.

Ho Chi Minh City In The Fast Lane

For Christmas my brother bought me what turned out to be the best present ever.

White Sand Dunes and Sunrises, Mui Ne

Yesterday we woke up at 3:30am, jumped into a jeep and headed out to watch the most amazing sunrise on the famous white sand dunes of Mui Ne.

Five Days In Paradise, Mui Ne

After 8 weeks of non-stop travelling, living in and out of hostels and being hit now and then by rain - we thought it was only right to treat ourselves to a little bit of luxury. 

Pedalo Fun and Cable Cars, Da Lat

Our next day in Da Lat consisted of being big kids - and by that I mean hiring a pedalo and riding through the mountains on a cable car. 

The Crazy House, Da Lat

If you're ever thinking of visiting Da Lat in Vietnam, 'The Crazy House' is a must see on your checklist of places to go to.

A Happy Vienamese New Year From Hoi An

Vietnam has been building up for their New Year over the last few weeks - and boy did they go out with a bang. 

As Pretty As A Postcard, Hoi An

Hoi An is hands down one of the prettiest towns I've ever visited. Not only in Asia itself, but out of every country I've been to. 

A Taste Of Vietnam, Hoi An

The next stop on our path through Vietnam was the beautiful old town of Hoi An. And what better way to get a taste of the town itself than a trip straight to the food market!

How To Survive The Sleeper Bus, Vietnam

Along with sleeper trains, sleeper buses are one of the most popular ways for travellers to get around Vietnam. Everyone has their own experience, but here is mine.

Exploring A Rainy Hanoi, Vietnam

After just over a week of travelling through Laos it was time to move onto our next destination, Vietnam. And where did we choose to begin? Amongst the craziness of the mopeds in Hanoi. 

Discovering Street Food, Vientiane

So we're a third of the way into our 3 month trip and we've finally decided to pluck up the courage and sample some of the local street stall delicacies. 

The Buddah Park, Vientiane

        

How many Buddhas can you see in a day? Well on this particular day, I think we saw them all.

Waterfalls & Rockpools, Luang Prabang

If you want to be blown away by nature, then the Kuang Si Waterfall a short Tuk-Tuk ride outside of Luang Prabang is the place for you. 

Getting From A to B: The Laos Slowboat

We always knew that the travelling from place to place thing was going to be the hardest part of this trip. But the 3 day slow boat from Chiang Mai, Thailand, to Luang Prabang, Laos, exceeded all of our expectations.

Learning To Cook The Thai Way

At home I'm a rubbish cook. Honestly, the most advanced I go is beans on toast or something involving a poached egg and again, toast... So we thought a cooking lesson was the perfect thing to try out.

Jungle Trekking & Staying With A Tribe

On Wednesday morning we got picked up bright and early and headed into the jungle for 48 hours of trekking, rafting and a lot of eating. 

14 Hours On A Sleeper Train

After 2 nights in Bangkok, it was time to head up North to Chiang Mai. We took the overnight sleeper train and it was one of the best things I've done so far on this trip.