It’s been a while since I’ve done a packing list (my last one was in 2014). I was planning to do another one until I realised my 2017 list is remarkably similar to 2014. Not much has changed in my bags, or the bags themselves. Hell, I might even have the very same underwear in […]
The Vietnamese dong: one of the world’s highest denominated currencies
The dong (đồng) is the currency of Vietnam, and at the time of this post 1 US dollar was equal to 22701.48 Vietnamese dong (VND). The dong has the distinction of being one of the world’s highest denominated currency. The world’s highest denominated banknote (as opposed to the world’s highest-value notes) is the 500,000 dong […]
The Eurail Pass travel guide – choosing the best rail pass, and tips for your Europe travels
To travel by train is one of the joys of visiting Europe. For non-europeans there is a rail pass that lets you travel across the continent. This rail pass is the Eurail Pass, and this guide will help you decide which pass to get, and how to get the most out of your pass. Why […]
Nha Trang to Saigon by train
A review of train SE7 from Nha Trang to Saigon in a four-bed berth (first class sleeper). Vietnam by train is a great way to travel if you are making your way up or down the coast. While I wouldn’t traverse the whole length of the country in one go (especially when flights between Hanoi […]
Notes on Nha Trang: City by the sea in Vietnam
Nha Trang is a coastal city on the South Central Coast of Vietnam. The appeal of Nha Trang for me is it’s a “proper” city on beach, as opposed to a beach resort town. The city has been experiencing rapid growth in the last few years, especially since the airport has moved from the city. […]
Hotel Review: Binh An Hotel, Nha Trang – Vietnam
Hotel Name: Binh An Hotel. Address: 28H Hoang Hoa Tham Street, Nha Trang, Vietnam. I stayed at the Binh An Hotel in Nha Trang. I booked it for its price and location in Nha Trang. I also booked it for its rating, which received a whopping 9/10 on Agoda. I’ve stayed in this area before […]
Hotel Review: Nha Trang Inn, Nha Trang – Vietnam
Hotel Name: Nha Trang Inn Address: 103 Nguyen Thien Thuat Street, Nha Trang, Vietnam I stayed at the Nha Trang Inn in Nha Trang, Vietnam. I booked online via Agoda and selected it for its location and ratings. The Nha Trang Inn is on one of the main touristy hotel streets in the city. It’s […]
Flight Review: Vietjet Air – Ho Chi Minh City to Cam Ranh (Nha Trang)
Flight: Vietjet Air VJ 342 From: Ho Chi Minh City (SGN) To: Cam Ranh (CXR) I flew with Vietjet Air from Ho Chi Minh City to Nha Trang. The flight is to Cam Ranh Airport (CXR) though it is marketed as Nha Trang. There used to be an airport at Nha Trang, which was in […]
Cafes in Vientiane, Laos
During my trip to Vientiane I did the rounds of the best cafes in the city. It had been nearly seven years since my last visit to Vientiane so I was curious to see how much has changed. There is now a good selection of cafes to work from here, so whether you are on […]
How to get from Bangkok to Vientiane by train
I like to travel by train in Southeast Asia if it’s a reasonable alternative to flying. For the trip from Bangkok to Vientiane, getting the train is a comfortable and economic way to go. First off I will say that the train doesn’t actually go to Vientiane; it stops at a station about 16km away. […]
