The formation of friends: Nha Trang, Vietnam

It’s not about the place but the people My bus from Mui Ne to Nha Trang was surprisingly good and included wifi and a hilarious comedy show on TV. By the time I arrived in Nha Trang over two hours late I was in desperate need of a beer. Too late to join Aimee, Lisa…Continue reading The formation of friends: Nha Trang, Vietnam

Never judge a book by its cover: Mui Ne, Vietnam

Beach, bikes and buses!   The bus from Ho Chi Minh City was surprisingly Ok and allowed me to catch up with a little sleep. Having been unable to book online I tried my luck at the Mui Ne Backpackers Hostel but unfortunately they were full. Wandering the streets with a heavy backpack on in 30c heat…Continue reading Never judge a book by its cover: Mui Ne, Vietnam

Good morning Vietnam: Ho Chi Minh City, Vietnam

A real tourist now My bus journey to Ho Chi Minh City, previously known as Saigon was surprisingly pleasant with the Mekong Express providing free water and baked goods onboard. It took around six and a half hours in total including a 15 minute ferry crossing and a lengthy stop at the boarder which involved scanning…Continue reading Good morning Vietnam: Ho Chi Minh City, Vietnam