The border, nestled high up in the mountains was strange. I imagine, it would be very easy for somone to illegally cross here, they would simply have to climb slightly further up the mountainside, which is covered in lush vegetation, and would never be sighted. The official crossing consisted of a piece of rope, which was manually lowered or raised depending on whether you could cross or not. Formalities over, we climbed into our next minivan, this time I sat in...

Back in the capital of Hanoi, were to be our two final nights in Vietnam. Checking out the old quarter of the city, not far from our hotel, we tried to figure out our bearings and what we wanted to see and do whilst here in this city. Most of decided that we wanted to go to see the water puppetry show. Puppets aren't really my cup of tea, and I imagined puppets on water wouldn't be that thrilling either, but whilst in Hanoi, as they say, and for only $2, it would...

After our pleasant train ride, but not so pleasant four am arrival, we sleepily got off the train in the country's capital, Hanoi. We dumped our bags in the hotel, and had a few hours nap and a much needed shower, before setting off to the magnificient Halong Bay. A fourhour bus journey and we arrived - there are way too many buses on this trip for my liking, but at least we get a good view en route. Even from the shoreline. it looked amazing, we were finally he...

A three hour bus journey took us to the city of Hue for a night. It's hard to remember from memory exactly what we did where, as the days and weeks seem to just blur into a mass at the moment. Hue was a relitively vibrant, bustling city, and we spent the afternoon on a motorbike tour which was immense. Dad, forget a car - I want a bike! Although to fully enjoy and appreciate this, I will also need to live in a nice hot country! So start saving now! As I climbed ...

A three hour bus journey took us to the city of Hue for a night. It's hard to remember from memory exactly what we did where, as the days and weeks seem to just blur into a mass at the moment. Hue was a relitively vibrant, bustling city, and we spent the fternoon on a motorbike tour which was immense. Dad, forget a car - I want a bike! Although to fully enjoy and appreciate this, I will also need to live in anice hot country! So start saving now!