When is the Best Time to Visit Vietnam?
From Hanoi to Ho Chi Minh is some 1600km which gives some indication of the size of the country. As a result the weather in …
Vietnam to Cambodia Border Crossing at Phnom Denh
Vietnam shares three international border crossings with Cambodia at the following points: Moc Bai (Vietnam) to Bavet (Cambodia) is the longest established border crossing which …
Where to Stay in Ho Chi Minh City
Budget Accommodation There is plenty budget accommodation around the Pham Ngu Lao district where backpackers hostels abound. Many will collect you at the airport if …
Where to Stay in Hanoi
In Hue we had stayed in the Binh Minh Hotel (12 D Nguyen Tri Phuong) which was an excellent choice with a selection of rooms …
Where to Eat in Ho Chi Minh City
Eating in typical Vietnamese restaurants in Ho Chi Minh City can be very cheap or pricey depending on what you’re looking for. A Bit Upmarket …
History of the Vietnam War
Origins of War In 1941, a Comintern agent named Ho Chi Mihn formed the League for the Independence of Vietnam, better known as the Viet …
Visit the Top 10 War Sites in Vietnam
This site is about travel in Vietnam and the first thing that we must tell you is that there is no hangover from the war …
Landmines in Cambodia
In Siem Reap (Cambodia) there’s a landmine museum. It’s run by a man called Aki Ra who had been a boy soldier in the Khmer …
Explore the Temples of Angkor: A Three Day Itinerary
The temples of Angkor are undoubtedly Cambodia’s number one tourist attraction. Angkor Wat is the most famous and best preserved of more than 100 temples …
Relax on the Beaches of Sihanoukville
Some travel guides warn visitors to Sihanoukville about occurrences of theft and robbery in Cambodia’s only port town. The night before leaving Phnom Penh we …
Siem Reap Cambodia – Gateway to Angkor Wat
As our first port of call, Siem Reap Cambodia was always going to be that place where you’re a little more wary of your surroundings …
What to Do and See in Phnom Penh
To get to Phnom Penh, the capital of Cambodia, we booked a bus with Capitol ($4) from Battambang. A similar service is available with GST …