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Lake Lake
Blog: photito's blog - 7 December 2010
Lac Lake in Vietnam. Lake Nyasa in Malawi. Did you know they both mean Lake Lake? It’s the kind of interesting little anecdote that spices up your adventure. However, I have to ask myself – why do spectacular, natural lakes … Continue reading →
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Vietnam Pictorial
Blog: ContemporaryNomad - 3 December 2010
Quite literally some of the fastest moving people on the planet, it is a miracle that I could get anyone to stand still long enough to capture them on film. That said, the chaotic frenzy known as Vietnam also has a serene side. Both extremes work to create a photographer’s paradise – check out our [...]
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Hue, the Cultural Heart of Vietnam
Blog: The Travel Project - 3 December 2010
Visiting the The Tombs of Hue and Thien Mu Pagoda in Hue Vietnam is a must do when you travel through Vietnam.Hue, the Cultural Heart of Vietnam is a post from:
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Hanoi
Blog: Drifting Aimless - 2 December 2010
“Before you check in, first – Im afraid I’ll have to see your dong” giggled the girl behind the counter. Sigh, I guess it doesn’t matter how long you live here it never gets old. “I dont think I have enough” I reply shrugging my shoulder and displaying my upturned empty palms like some kind [...]
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Especially Difficult Children
Blog: ContemporaryNomad - 1 December 2010
I know this shouldn’t be funny – but it is.
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Northern Vietnam
Blog: ContemporaryNomad - 28 November 2010
Our amazing time in Vietnam is slowly coming to an end. From the traditional hill tribes of Bac Ha and Can Cau to hip Hanoi to magnificent Halong Bay, the North is just as impressive as South and Central Vietnam. Although we are sad to leave, we are more than happy to have explored this [...]
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Quan An Ngon – The Mother Lode
Blog: ContemporaryNomad - 26 November 2010
Like miners prospecting for that legendary vein of gold, Thomas and I have been scouring Vietnam for culinary treasures. When we finally set foot into Quan An Ngon, I screamed, “Eureka!” – well, at least mentally. Fodor’s states that Quan An Ngon “just might be the best restaurant in Vietnam.” But don’t expect super-chic poseur [...]
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Vietnam: What a Dollar Can Buy You
Blog: ContemporaryNomad - 24 November 2010
Vietnam would be a dirt-cheap country – if visitors could only pay the local prices. But more often than not, tourists are charged inflated rates for pretty much everything. With this in mind, we had to really kick it up a notch and work the Vietnamese with our superb bargaining skills. And even with that, [...]
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A Feast On The Table
Blog: Ottsworld - 24 November 2010
It’s Thanksgiving and that means Americans all over the world are giving thanks and stuffing their faces with turkey. Every time Thanksgiving rolls around, I fondly reminisce about the time I was in Sydney Australia for Thanksgiving and was treated to an amazing turkey and stuffing feast. Plus the strange and inexplicable dinner entertainment of [...]
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Bar Hopping
Blog: ContemporaryNomad - 23 November 2010
Hanoi is full of cool, cutting edge, trendy little bars and cafes that can stand up to those in any world capital. Less pretentious and better value than similar establishments in other major cities, it’s no wonder Hanoi attracts travelers in droves. And believe me, they are here in droves! After making some fantastic new [...]
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Travel Tips for Southeast Asia with Kids
Blog: My Little Nomads - 23 November 2010
Tips and advice for a family vacation in Southeast Asia. READ MORE AT: Travel Tips for Southeast Asia with Kids Most popular post: The 5 Best Greek Islands for Kids and Families Most emailed post: 29 Tips and Tricks for Traveling the World with Kids
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Light as a Feather
Blog: ContemporaryNomad - 22 November 2010
I guess there are always two sides to an Excellent Food-Venture…
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Nam
Blog: Drifting Aimless - 21 November 2010
I get up early to be sure, border crossings can be fiddly things and I want to make Hanoi by nightfall. Not to mention the fact that the way might be “bad” as my friends in the travel agency tried to convince me. Taxi to the bus station and catch an earlier bus than I [...]
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Hip, Hip, Hanoi!
Blog: ContemporaryNomad - 21 November 2010
Hanoi is one of Southeast Asia’s most stylish cities. It’s hip, dynamic, walkable, historic, trendy, picturesque and very, very enjoyable. Ten minutes after arriving, we were dedicated fans of Vietnam’s sensationally chaotic capital. Whether strolling through the atmospheric Temple of Literature or squatting on a plastic chair at a corner coffee stall, this place represents [...]
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The Contrasts of Hue
Blog: The Travel Project - 21 November 2010
Hue in Vietnam has many differing contrasts and is a unique city in Vietnam not to be missed.The Contrasts of Hue is a post from:
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Banh Cuon
Blog: ContemporaryNomad - 20 November 2010
Sometimes, while traveling, you discover foods which are so delicious that you will never again be happy without them. Banh cuon is one of those foods for me. The paper-thin rice flour pancake is prepared on a cloth covering a steaming pot of boiling water. Filled with ground pork and diced wood-ear mushroom, banh cuon [...]
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Another Testimonial About the Filipino Con Artists Around Dong Khoi Street, Saigon
Blog: Fish Egg Tree - 17 November 2010
I just received this testimonial from a tourist visiting Saigon who nearly became a victim of the Filipino gang of con artists that has taken up residence along Dong Khoi Street in District 1. A lot of valuable examples in here that I hope people can learn from to stay safe:
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Halong Bay Cruise
Blog: ContemporaryNomad - 17 November 2010
A cruise through Halong Bay is certainly the highlight of any visit to northern Vietnam. The phenomenal string of jungle-covered karst islands rivals the surreal beauty of similar landscapes in Thailand, Laos, China and the Philippines. To the south of Halong, stunning Cat Ba Island beckons travelers with limitless possibilities for kayaking, hiking, or lounging [...]
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Funky Foods
Blog: ContemporaryNomad - 16 November 2010
We didn’t want you to think that a Vietnam Food-Venture comes without its challenges. Sometimes, the deep-fried frog isn’t quite up to your expectations or the stir-fried rabbit seems a little uninspired. Was that freshwater eel nothing but bones? Bummer. Those trapped in a train for 24 hours might survive on fried guppy and white [...]
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Chu, Powerfrau
Blog: ContemporaryNomad - 15 November 2010
For many visitors, beautiful Sapa can be a little annoying with all the tribal women accosting you in the streets to buy souvenirs. But behind the sales pitch are real people struggling to make a living in a world that offers little opportunity for tribal communities. Chu, a feisty little Black Hmong woman, followed us [...]
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Vietnamese Hot Pot
Blog: ContemporaryNomad - 14 November 2010
Who would have thought that Sapa, a small highland town near the border with China, could boast such a fantastic, cosmopolitan selection of international cuisines. From Italian to Indian to French and back to Italian, Sapa seems to offer all of the classics and anything in between. Interestingly, we didn’t fancy any of the “foreign” [...]
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Dinner or Science Experiment?
Blog: ContemporaryNomad - 13 November 2010
It turns out that those ubiquitous Vietnamese BBQ places might be harboring a couple of major scientific finds. While checking out the local restaurants, researchers in the Mekong delta discovered that a few of the barbecued snacks were in fact an unknown species of all-female, self-cloning lizard. What sounds like a bizarre science fiction story [...]
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The Flower Hmong Pictorial
Blog: ContemporaryNomad - 11 November 2010
We’ve moved up into the incredibly picturesque northern highlands of Vietnam to visit the hill tribe markets in Can Cau and Bac Ha. Our motorbike trip out to Can Cau through the fantasy karst scenery was a bit of a muddy mess due to recent landslides and ongoing road construction. But in the end, the [...]
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South and Central Vietnam
Blog: ContemporaryNomad - 9 November 2010
A few weeks into our trip, we’ve enticed you with photo after photo of life in Vietnam. But still images of a country as lively as this only make up half the story. To get the full (motion) picture, follow us as we travel from vibrant Ho Chi Minh City through the fun beachside town [...]
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Most Popular Budget Airlines in Asia and Australia
Blog: My Little Nomads - 9 November 2010
Want to know where Asia's budget airlines fly? Here's a list of all the routes and destinations of Asia's low cost carriers. READ MORE AT: Most Popular Budget Airlines in Asia and Australia Most popular post: The 5 Best Greek Islands for Kids and Families
