NHA TRANG 17TH-21ST DECEMBER 2006 It took 13hours by bus from Hoi-An to get to Nha Trang, arriving early on the 17th. Nha Trang has one of the most popular beaches in the whole of Vietnam. The town has developed into a bustling destination for sun and partying. There are 71 off-shore islands in the province and plenty of boat trips on offer traverlling round them each day. Rainy season here is from October to early January so we are smack bang in the centre of...

HOI-AN 14TH-16TH DECEMBER 2006 We caught a 14hour bus journey from Hanoi to Hue, where we stayed for one night on the 14th. Hue is a pleasant town but lacks much beauty or interest. The weather was dreadful as it didnt stop raining so we mainly used it as a place to relax and sleep for the night. We left by bus the following morning, three and a half hours south to Hoi-An. Hoi-An is a river-side town full of charm and culture. The river is lined with cosy restu...

HANOI (VIETNAM) 10TH-13TH DECEMBER 2006 It was nice to get off that bus after 24hours! We arrived at Hanoi bus station about 8pm on the 10th and shared a taxi into the old quarter where we found a $6US Dollars room in 'Little Hanoi Hotel'. Nice spacious room, with bathroom, fridge and cable TV, and very helpful staff. They sorted out our Cambodian visas within a day for $26 and we also booked a two day, one night Halong Bay trip through them for $25 inc...

VIENTIANE 7TH-9TH DECEMBER From Vang Vieng we travelled five hours by bus to Laos capital city, Vientiane. Vientiane is very relaxed for a capital city, it is not very busy and there is not a lot to see apart from building work at every turn you take! We went to the embassy as soon as we arrived and got our visa's for vietnam. On the 8th was Lewis'25th birthday so we stayed in a swanky hotel which was so nice and a great change from the guest houses we&...

VANG VIENG 3RD-7TH DECEMBER 2006 Vang Vieng is a beautiful small town but little Laos culture is actually seen here. It is more of a short break from traverlling and a main stop on the southeast asian backpacker circuit. It is a good place to meet people as it is full with traverllers all very laid back and friendly with plenty of bars and activitys. Tubing being the most popular activity. Virtually everyone who comes to Vang Vieng goes tubing down the Nam Song ...