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Da Nang and Nha Trang: Comparing the two great beach cities of Vietnam

June 12, 2025 By James Clark 2 Comments

Da Nang And Nha Trang are two of the largest coastal cities of Vietnam. Both cities have municipal beaches and they have become tourism powerhouses in the country. Here is a comparison of the two cities as of 2025. I first visited Vietnam in 2005, and I have been a regular visitor ever since. I […]

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Digital nomad history: a timeline of how digital nomadism evolved

May 31, 2025 By James Clark 21 Comments

A timeline of digital nomad history, from the earliest predictions, technological evolutions, to the mainstream adopting the Work From Anywhere lifestyle. A digital nomad is defined as someone who uses technology, especially a laptop and a wireless network, to work remotely from anywhere in the world. Digital nomadism has risen from being an idealist vision […]

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Da Nang is the new digital nomad hub of Southeast Asia

May 29, 2025 By James Clark 2 Comments

How Da Nang has overtaken Chiang Mai and Canggu to become the digital nomad capital of Southeast Asia. Da Nang is a city on the central coast of Vietnam. The city is between the coast and the mountains, with a river running through the middle. There is also a bay where the main port is, […]

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Notes on Bandung: The decolonization capital and the high-speed gateway to Java

May 24, 2025 By James Clark 2 Comments

Bandung is the capital city of West Java province in Indonesia, and about 150 km southeast of Jakarta. I was in Bandung after riding the Jakarta Bandung High-Speed Railway. The new train (known as Whoosh) is the fastest train in Southeast Asia, with a top speed of 350 km/h. I’ve been to Bandung before, but […]

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Where to stay in Da Lat: The former hill station in the Central Highlands of Vietnam

May 17, 2025 By James Clark

The best areas to stay in Da Lat, including a guide to the most iconic French colonial-era hotels. Da Lat is a former French colonial hill station in the Central Highlands region of Vietnam. The city is 1500 metres above sea level, and its cool climate and mountain scenery makes it a popular getaway from […]

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Reunification Day Vietnam 2025: The 50th anniversary of the end of the war

May 1, 2025 By James Clark 3 Comments

April 30 is Reunification Day in Vietnam, and 2025 marked the 50th anniversary of the end of the war. Ho Chi Minh City held a grand military parade to mark the historic anniversary. The day is known in Vietnam as the liberation of southern Vietnam and national reunification. For overseas Vietnamese who escaped it is […]

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Notes on Bengkulu: A historic fort city on the wrong side of Sumatra

April 26, 2025 By James Clark Leave a Comment

Bengkulu is the capital of Bengkulu province on the west coast of Sumatra Island. The city was a British outpost for nearly two centuries, though the colonial remnants are not as well preserved as the famous Straits cities. I visited Bengkulu after going from Palambang to Lubuk Linggau by train. Instead of backtracking on the […]

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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 […]

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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 […]

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

March 20, 2025 By James Clark 3 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 […]

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