Smell that? Smells like Christmas spirit to us, and every year that festive ‘whiff’ gets stronger and stronger in Galway city. Always an atmospheric city with its narrow medieval streets and bustling pubs and clubs, Galway takes on an extra-strong seasonal scent in the run-up to Christmas Day. From the transformation of Eyre Square […]
Our tickets are booked and paid for and we are due to travel to Country Number 68 on our world journey. We’ve just spent nearly a month in Vietnam and had a really wonderful time when on the very last night my son proclaims his stomach “doesn’t feel right” and in a short space of […]
Which of Thailand’s fabulous beach destinations is right for you? You can never go wrong with a beach, and Thailand has its fair share of them to choose from. Whether you’re looking to enjoy fresh seafood, take part in some exciting water sports, or just want to waste away the days with a good book […]
Vietnam Visa on Arrival – If you are planning a trip to Vietnam, please be aware that many travelers entering Vietnam will require a valid passport with six months validity and a Vietnam Visa. You can’t simply get a Vietnam Visa on arrival at the airport without the correct prior arrangements and legal documentation. We […]
The UK is not the largest country in the world, but in order to travel from city to city, you will need to decide upon a mode of transport, as walking is not an option and cycling may not be wise. Most people drive or use public transport (train or bus). Each mode of transport […]
Ho Chi Minh city (also known as Saigon) is a bustling city in the south of Vietnam. There are so many motorbikes in Vietnam that at any time, you could look down and they appear as ants moving on the roads below you. In fact, there are 37 million scooters and motorbikes in the whole […]
Hoi An for Kids? Definitely !! Hội An has to be one of the most beautiful towns we have ever visited in the world. So far we have visited 67 countries, so we are considered to be world travel experts, so this is a big statement for us to say! Hội An is a UNESCO World […]
Hanoi is considered the hub of Vietnam. So it makes sense to start your visit to Vietnam in Hanoi, or alternatively end it here, using Hanoi as your base. We started our Vietnam travels in Hanoi and then traveled by coach to Sapa. Here we spent three incredible days touring in this region. We returned […]
Halong or Hạ Long Bay has to one of the most breathtakingly beautiful and famous bays in the world, and today our eyes will finally behold it for ourselves. We can see something on TV, a computer, or read about it in a book, but nothing compares to being here in the flesh and experiencing […]
9:00 am rolls around all too quickly, and we are ready to hike again! I have been up since 6:00 a.m. enjoy my quiet time with a coffee in our room overlooking the misty morning Muong Hoa valley. Every muscle in my body seems to be screaming for attention since our vigorous trek through the […]
The first official day of our tour of Vietnam has us both very excited! We’ve already spent a few days in Hanoi and are ready to go exploring. We check into the lovely Viet View Hotel and Spa in the center of Old Hanoi, and we have an elegant and classically decorated room, complete with fresh […]
I’m perched precariously on the back of the motorbike seat as we weave through the thick late afternoon traffic of Hanoi. Donned on my mop of curly hair is a ‘Hello Kitty’ helmet that is reminiscent of a World War II German helmet in shape. I find my wits are sharp as we wiggle around moving […]
