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The bamboo railways in Battambang: Comparing the original and new bamboo trains

March 27, 2025 By James Clark 2 Comments

A guide for the original bamboo railway in Battambang and the new bamboo tourist train in Banon. The bamboo railway in Battambang is a lightweight trolley (known as a norry) that was originally used to transport goods and passengers along the old railway. This makeshift trolley railway served a functional purpose when there was no […]

Filed Under: Train Travel Tagged With: battambang, cambodia, southeast asia rail

Hotel Review: HODI Hotel, Da Nang – Vietnam

March 22, 2025 By James Clark

Hotel review of the HODI Hotel in Da Nang, a budget hotel in the My An Beach area of Da Nang. Hotel Name: HODI Hotel. Address: 2-14 An Thuong 26 street, My An ward, Ngu Hanh Son district, Da Nang, Vietnam. I stayed at the HODI Hotel in Da Nang. I booked online at the […]

Filed Under: Accommodation Tagged With: danang, hotel, vietnam

Where to stay in Nha Trang – best areas near the beach

March 22, 2025 By James Clark

A guide to the best beach areas in the coastal resort city of Nha Trang, Vietnam. Nha Trang is a beach city in the South Central Coast region of Vietnam. The city is a popular destination for those wanting a beach break with the comforts of city lifestyle. The good thing about Nha Trang is […]

Filed Under: Where To Stay Tagged With: nha trang, vietnam

Notes on Lubuk Linggau – At the end of the line in South Sumatra

March 20, 2025 By James Clark 8 Comments

Lubuk Linggau (or Lubuklinggau) is a city in South Sumatra, Indonesia. A train goes from Palembang to Lubuk Linggau, so that was the only excuse I needed to visit. I didn’t want to backtrack to Palembang, so I decided to stay in Lubuk Linggau and then find other transport to Bengkulu on the coast. The […]

Filed Under: Travel Blog Tagged With: indonesia, lubuk linggau, sumatra

Hotel Review: Trieu Vu Hotel & Apartment, Buon Ma Thuot – Vietnam

March 18, 2025 By James Clark

Hotel Name: Trieu Vu Hotel & Apartment. Address: 27 Le Dai Hanh, Buon Ma Thuot, Dak Lak, Vietnam. Hotel review of the Trieu Vu Hotel & Apartment in Buon Ma Thuot, a budget hotel in Buon Ma Thuot, Central Highlands, Vietnam. I stayed at the Trieu Vu Hotel & Apartment in Buon Ma Thuot, Vietnam. […]

Filed Under: Accommodation Tagged With: buon ma thuot, hotel, vietnam

Hotel Review: Thang Lap Hotel, Da Lat – Vietnam

March 13, 2025 By James Clark

Hotel review of the Thang Lap Hotel in Da Lat, a budget hotel near the lake in Da Lat, Vietnam. Hotel Name: Thang Lap Hotel. Address: 33/15 Ho Tung Mau, Da Lat, Vietnam. I stayed at Thang Lap Hotel in Da Lat, Vietnam. I booked online at the rate of 326,762 VND ($12.83 USD) per […]

Filed Under: Accommodation Tagged With: da lat, hotel, vietnam

Hotel Review: Na Ni Hotel, Da Lat – Vietnam

March 12, 2025 By James Clark

Hotel review of the Na Ni Hotel in Da Lat, a budget hotel near the city centre market of Da Lat, Vietnam. Hotel Name: Na Ni Hotel. Address: 26 Nguyen Chi Thanh, Da Lat, Vietnam. I stayed at the Na Ni Hotel in Da Lat, Vietnam. I booked online at the rate of $10.83 USD […]

Filed Under: Accommodation Tagged With: da lat, hotel, vietnam

Hotel Review: Camellia Hotel, Bao Loc – Vietnam

March 11, 2025 By James Clark

Hotel review of the Camellia Hotel in Bao Loc, a budget hotel in Bao Loc in the Central Highlands of Vietnam. Hotel Name: Camellia Hotel. Address: 36 Hai Mươi Tám Tháng Ba, Phường 1, Bao Loc, Lam Dong, Vietnam. I stayed at the Camellia Hotel in Bao Loc, Vietnam. I booked online at the rate […]

Filed Under: Accommodation Tagged With: bao loc, hotel, vietnam

Hotel Review: Biet Thu Truong Hai, Da Lat – Vietnam

March 10, 2025 By James Clark

Hotel review of Biet Thu Truong Hai in Da Lat, a budget hotel near the Da Lat Bus Station. Hotel Name: Biet Thu Truong Hai. Address: 20d Đường 3/4, Da Lat, Vietnam. I stayed at Biet Thu Truong Hai in Da Lat, Vietnam. This hotel is near the main bus terminal of Da Lat, which […]

Filed Under: Accommodation Tagged With: da lat, hotel, vietnam

Hotel Review: Minh Cat Hotel, Nha Trang – Vietnam

March 9, 2025 By James Clark

Hotel review of the Minh Cat Hotel in Nha Trang, a budget hotel within walking distance to Nha Trang Beach. Hotel Name: Minh Cat Hotel. Address: 3B Ly Tu Trong Street, Nha Trang, Vietnam. I stayed at the Minh Cat Hotel in Nha Trang, Vietnam. I booked online at the rate of 194,038 VND ($7.59 […]

Filed Under: Accommodation Tagged With: hotel, nha trang, vietnam

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