118 Things To See & Do Before I Die… My Travel Bucket List
Everyone has a bucket list whether they realise it or not. No matter how big or small the list, there are always things people want to do, want to achieve, […]
Category Archives: Vietnam
How Our House Was Damaged During An Unexpected Typhoon
In Hanoi, we’re always being warned about possible devastating storms on their way to us, but by the time they reach us they’ve pretty much fizzled out and we’re just […]
Typhoon In Hanoi Took Our Roof
Hanoi experiences a high number of storms and typhoons throughout the year. Infact, the government often issues warnings of severe weather on its way to us, that some businesses don’t […]
Preparing To Get Clothes Made In Hoi An
Girls! Put your boyfriend somewhere safe and go for a wander around the Old Town in Hoi An. There are so many tailors you won’t know what to do with […]
Tailors In Hoi An
It can be pretty daunting for many trawling through the HUNDREDS of tailor shops around the Old Town in Hoi An. There are so many and they all seem to be producing the (more or less) the same designs…
Beach, Beers & Buddies: Bai Rang Beach, Da Nang
A hidden little gem, which we wouldn’t have ever discovered if it wasn’t for our friend who lives here, showing us, Bai Rang Beach is a stunning little getaway. On […]
A Hidden Gem In Da Nang
A hidden little gem, which we wouldn’t have ever discovered if it wasn’t for our friend who lives here, showing us, Bai Rang Beach is a stunning little getaway. On […]
What To See And Do In Hoi An (Apart From Getting Clothes Made)
As beautiful as it is peaceful, Hoi An is an ancient town that will charm the pants off any traveller. Listed as a UNESCO Heritage site, Hoi An has so many historical tales to tell, which is evident in the surrounding architecture…
Being Vegetarian In Vietnam
Being vegetarian in Hanoi doesn’t seem possible under first impressions. But there are a surprising number of dishes that you can survive on if you’re keen to avoid the Western […]
Being Vegetarian In Hanoi, Vietnam
Being vegetarian in Hanoi doesn’t seem easy – or possible – under first impressions. But there are a surprising number of dishes that you can survive on if you’re eager […]
Making Banh Troi (Floating Rice Cakes)
Today my Vietnamese teacher showed me how to make Banh Troi (floating rice cake) in my lesson. The Vietnamese eat this kind of cake (as well as another kind of cake […]
Ha Long Bay & Cat Ba: A Great Place To Take My Mum
The wood of the junk boat floor was warm beneath my toes, the warm breeze rustled my hair as the sound of water gently splashing below the pink and lilac […]
From Oceans With Love 