Sample 2 week itinerary for Vietnam
One of the trickiest things for do-it-yourself travel planners to work out, especially when visiting a destination for the first time, is how …
The most Googled questions about toilets in Vietnam
Sometimes it’s the most basic of questions that cause the greatest angst when planning a travel experience. Perusing some Vietnam travel forums recently, I …
How to turn travel into the ultimate stairmaster workout
If there is a way to get high while we’re travelling, The Fairlie Entourage is there. And often, that ‘way’ involves a …
Novels and memoirs set in Vietnam
One of the things I like to do before visiting any destination is to compile lists of novels or memoirs set in …
That train has left the station
Apparently, the train trip between Hue and Danang is spectacular – hugging a cliff edge with gorgeous views over the sparkling sea. We …
A change of pace
After a bit over a week of frantic sightseeing, manic traffic, fevered shopping and go-go-go, we had a two-night breather at a beach …
