Month: May 2014
31 May 2014 – Hoi An, Vietnam
Saying goodbye to the gorgeous Pacific Ocean for now. We chilled out at An Bang beach in Hoi An which surprised us with a number of locals and expats, pretty nice atmosphere, and terrible bloody mary.
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30 May 2014 – Hoi An, Vietnam
Made to measure is the thing in Hoi An. No one had to twist our arms into getting a couple of things made. Here’s Jenia at one of the multiple fittings we’ve had in the week that we spent in Hoi An. Ha Na tailor shop, Hoi An.
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29 May 2014 – Hoi An, Vietnam
Hanging out in our hotel pool in Hoi An. We really enjoyed our stay at Kiman Hotel, where we stayed for a week. We used the pool every single day – complete delight, particularly in the scorching summer season.
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28 May 2014 – Hoi An, Vietnam
Our motorcycle adventure came to an end on 28 May — Indi is off with a new owner. We miss her terribly. Riding a motorcycle through Vietnam and Laos has been one of the most awesomest things we’ve done on our trip. The sale was quick — just took two days, even though we were […]
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27 May 2014 – Hoi An, Vietnam
A taste test of banh mi – a Vietnamese pate / pork / meat deliciousness sandwich — from none other than the Queen of Banh Mi in Hoi An, Vietnam.
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26 May 2014 -Hai Van Pass, Vietnam
The last day of our motorcycle ride took us via the Hai Van Pass to Hoi An. The Hai Van Pass is said to be one of the most spectacular roads in SE Asia. Certainly in Vietnam. We tested it out and agree that it is a beautiful ride – paved road, little traffic, and […]
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25 May 2014 – Hue, Vietnam
After a very tough day riding for about 10 hours we definitely needed a break – Hue, was a welcome retreat.
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24 May 2014 – Lao Bao, Vietnam
We are back in the saddle of our trusty Indi, who took us from Phong Nha to tLao Bao border crossing with Laos and then some. We had to get a new 15 day visa free pass for our stay in Vietnam, so this detour was a necessary step )
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23 May 2014 – Paradise Cave, Vietnam
A pretty special day — we undertook probably the world’s only day hike through a legit cave. Dong Hoi, otherwise known as Paradise Cave. It is 31 kilometers long, making it one of the longest dry caves in the world. Only 1 km is open to the public — however, a private company offers a […]
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22 May 2014 – Phong Nha, Vietnam
Day 6 of our motorcycle journey brings us to the village of Phong Nha. A cluster of humongous caves is a relatively new addition to the tourist map in Vietnam. Its definitely a worthwhile stop – both for the caves and the scenery – especially if you are traveling by motorbike.
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Month 9 Roundup
These 9 months of travel have been an incredible learning experience. We’ve seen a lot of good bits: spectacular nature, beautiful people and fascinating cultures. Part of the trip though has been seeing first hand the utter devastation that we as humans are capable of. It has been painful, challenging, and thought-provoking.
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21 May 2014 – Dien Thinh, Vietnam
Day 4 of our DIY motorcycle trip through Northern and Central Vietnam — we ended up at the beach town of Dien Thinh, even though we weren’t quite planning on it initially. Vietnamese love the beach – after 4 pm. They come out in droves to swim, relax, hang out, eat and drink – our […]
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