Last night in Da Nang
Hotels in Vietnam are a mystery. This last one has put all the others in perspective.
Last day in Da Nang
The biggest difference between this trip and what most people would expect from a trip to Southeast Asia is the speed. Da Nang / Hoi An is allotted 3-4 days in most travel guides. I've been here for 2 weeks.
Safety and Emergency Instructions
I've considered renting transport. Without a motorcycle licence, a car is probably the only thing that makes sense. Having my own transport would give me a lot of freedom. I enjoyed that in New Zealand, where I could just drive off.
Weekly roundup March 10 to March 15
When I really stop and think about it, I don't feel like my week has been full of anything super new and interesting. Then I look through my photo album and have to admit, well, there was maybe a thing or two worth mentioning after all.
The half-finished city
I quite like Da Nang. At least the northeastern coast, where I'm staying. It feels a bit small-town-like, just with skyscrapers. But it also feels like a district that isn't quite finished.
Weekly roundup – March 3rd to March 9th
This week brought a reunion with Hanoi and a hello to Da Nang. A much-needed rest on Da Nang's beautiful beaches and a visit to a great big Buddha.
The night bus to Da Nang
There's 14 hours of travel to Da Nang, whether you take the train or the bus. Between train, bus, and plane, the bus is the cheapest. But a bit like with the spring roll, the money saved isn't necessarily worth it.