We left the Best Western on New Year's Eve, as prices doubled during the holiday season; it was time to watch the budget. Our new hotel was a bit of a disappointment after our luxury. It was very noisy with our neighbours getting up at 6:30 and having loud conversations in the hallway. Also there was no top sheet on the bed just a furry blanket - which caused me to sneeze. Anyway, I'm not one to moan - hee hee. It was a nice airy room with a balcony. We asked aro...

We've enjoyed our first week's stay in Da Lat, Vietnam. Da Lat is in the Central Highlands of Vietnam - have a look at our travel map at the bottom of the Profile page. Da Lat was established by the French 120 years ago as an escape from the heat of tropical Vietnam. Da Lat has a temperate climate around 23 degrees all year round during the day. This makes for perfect conditions to grow fruit, veg and flowers. We are here at the end of winter, so it is warm in th...