Dublin is the largest city in Ireland and the most logical point to start a trip to Ireland. This guide is written for first-timers in mind looking for hotels in Dublin. If you are visiting for a few days as a short city break or before launching onto further explorations around the Emerald Isle, then […]
Hotel Review: Hoang Chau Motel, Vung Tau – Vietnam
Hotel Name: Hoang Chau Motel Address: 45/18B Thuy Van, Vung Tau, Vietnam. I stayed at the Hoang Chau Motel in Vung Tau, Vietnam. I booked online for $10USD a night and booked it for its location on the back beach area of Vung Tau. I have stayed at a hotel on the back beach before […]
The changing face of Saigon – 2017 edition
With around 8.5 million people in Saigon the city will soon join the ranks of the world’s megacities. I wrote about the changing face of Saigon in 2015 which summarised the changes to the city. Much has happened over the last two years so here is an update on the changes – good and bad […]
My travel gear list for 2017
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 […]
