When I put up a “photo diary” I usually try to focus on saying less and “letting the photos do the talking” but before you know it, I end up blabbering away! This time however I’m going to try to be better and shut up from the get-go. I do feel like I need to … Continue Reading
It’s been a while since I’ve done a photo diary post. Granted – almost all blog posts with photos in it are a photo diary post of some sort but I haven’t done one like that solely focused on the photos. I love to talk (sometimes too much) so even though I should, there’s no … Continue Reading
Ben Thanh Market is one of the more exciting places to visit in Ho Chi Minh City. It’s a chance to truly get stuck in with the locals and test your bargaining skills. It’s a very different experience if you’ve lived in the UK and are so used to fixed priced items that the idea of … Continue Reading
I love a good meal with a view! Food tastes so much nicer and wine goes down so much smoother when there’s a great view to accompany your meal. Arriving in Ho Chi Minh City (I’m just gonna refer to it now as HCMC), one of the top things recommended to do was to go … Continue Reading
…you know, just in case you needed even more reasons too! Our first visit to Vietnam was one that had us longing to return and from speaking to everyone else who’s ever been, this is one country that’s worth taking that extra bit of time to slowly travel through and explore properly. Thing is, nice … Continue Reading
Formerly known as Saigon and Prey Nokor (at different times), Ho Chi Minh City was renamed after the country’s revolutionary leader (and the first leader in North Vietnam), Ho Chi Minh. Nowadays, it’s a totally vibrant place with so many amazing and best things to do in Ho Chi Minh City. Still, to this day, … Continue Reading
Vietnam is an incredible country to explore, with so many beautiful spots, vibrant cities and friendly people all across the country. That being said, with so many of the best places in Vietnam to visit, it can be pretty tough in whittling it down to a few key spots. To be honest, the fact that … Continue Reading
Bit of background, I’ve been quite lucky to have spent the last few months living outside of the UK. Funnily enough, for all my love of travelling, I’d never been to Asia before and so this was a summer of firsts. The first opportunity I got, I packed as much travel as possible into every … Continue Reading