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.
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…
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.
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…
After a very tough day riding for about 10 hours we definitely needed a break – Hue, was a welcome retreat.
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 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…
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.
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…
Day thee on the back of a motorcycle. Just a short ride from Phu Yen is the picturesque village of Mai Cha. Come along on a ride through the Mai Chau rice paddies. We had fun exploring the gorgeous little hamlets (even in the intense heat!)
Day 2 of our motorcycle adventure through northern and central Vietnam. We stayed in Phu Yen to explore the Ta Sua nature reserve by motorbike. Stunning views and plenty of minority villages — we got some pretty hard stares, I suspect not too many Westerners make it this way.
Beginning of our motorcycle trip through northern and central Vietnam: from Hanoi to Hoi An – 6 days of magical landscapes and two sore bums. Day 1. Phu Yen is tea plantation country, which sets it apart from rice paddies. That and plenty of gorgeous vistas, mountains, and minority villages.