South East Asia 2013 – First Thoughts & Index of Links

“Indo-China is a great bay-window bulging from the southeastern corner of Asia, its casements opening on the China Sea and on the Gulf of Siam. Of all the countries of the Farther East it is the most mysterious; of them all it is the least known. Larger than the State of Texas, it is a…… Continue reading South East Asia 2013 – First Thoughts & Index of Links

South East Asia 2013 – Introduction

“No one realizes how beautiful it is to travel until he comes home and rests his head on his old, familiar pillow. ” ― Lin Yutang I’ve always found it easy to become inspired, and equally easy to be complacent. It is the complacency that I am always attempting to quell. Sure, my pillow is the…… Continue reading South East Asia 2013 – Introduction

Vietnam – Day Six – Saigon & Cu Chi Tunnels

We woke in Saigon, now Ho Chi Minh City. I had read many of the locals still prefer Saigon, and after spending a day with a guide it does seem true. Saigon has been the city’s name since the 1600s, deep roots to try to pull up, which made me want to look up the history…… Continue reading Vietnam – Day Six – Saigon & Cu Chi Tunnels

Vietnam – Day Seven – Saigon & History

We took in more history today by going to the War Remnants Museum and the Reunification Palace, otherwise known as Independence Palace. It had been renamed after Saigon fell to North Vietnam, much like the city itself. We start with Independence Palace where the the president of South Vietnam had his headquarters, living quarters, war…… Continue reading Vietnam – Day Seven – Saigon & History

Vietnam – Day Ten – Leaving Hoi An for Hong Kong

Of course, before we left we had to finish up our tailoring arrangements and we also ate! Minh and Paul had found this gem hidden down an alleyway. Quan An Restaurant, which feels more like a family’s home, had great food. The woman and her daughter running the place were very nice, it was also…… Continue reading Vietnam – Day Ten – Leaving Hoi An for Hong Kong