To escape the greyness of February in the UK, this year we chose to visit Vietnam. We planned our 25-day trip ourselves, rather than be seduced by the lure of an escorted all-Vietnam tour. Our reference sources were old-fashioned print (take a bow DK), internet searches and recommendations from our girls who had spent time … More 25 DAYS IN // Vietnam
Ho Chi Minh City is Vietnam’s most populous city with a population of around 10 million people. Formerly known as Saigon, it is situated in the southeast region of Vietnam, and is busy, bustling and colourful. We arrived in the run up to the Tet Lunar New Year festival. This is an important annual event … More 5 DAYS IN // Ho Chi Minh City, Vietnam
Pattaya is a beach resort, located on the Gulf of Thailand, about 100 kilometres south of Bangkok. Pattaya caters to most tastes, with excellent beaches and resort hotels focused on families, as well as livelier areas with energetic nightlife catering to more eclectic tastes. Pattaya is busy at all hours however, even late at night, … More 14 DAYS IN // Pattaya, Thailand
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