26 December 2013 – Ogre Island, Myanmar
Riding around Ogre island off the coast of Mawlemyien. A tour by the famous Mr. Anthony from the Breeze Guesthouse himself.
Riding around Ogre island off the coast of Mawlemyien. A tour by the famous Mr. Anthony from the Breeze Guesthouse himself.
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 )
A nice view there, eh? Sergey’s aunt and uncle flat in Moscow.
There is an incredible culture of “hidden” indie cafes in Saigon. These cafe establishments look like they were transplanted from Brooklyn, but in a cool twist they are actually impossible to find unless you know the exact address and directions — which usually go something like this: walk into an alley off street y, pass…
Did you know that admission to Skydeck at Bitexco tower in Saigon – also known as the tallest building in Vietnam – costs 200,000 dong? Meanwhile, you can enjoy an iced coffee for only (!) 120,000 dong one floor higher (floor 50) at the EON cafe. Or order a beer for 160,000 dong. You know,…
Wrapping up our week in Hoi An with a bike ride in the countryside, aka the road to the An Bang beach.
Our final stop in Laos is the birthplace of current regime, Pathet Lao. The communism adherents sought refuge in the Vieng Xay during the 9 years of bombing from the US. Its a fascinating place, full of history and beautiful scenery. The same cannot be said for our guesthouse, but at least the view was…