by Andrea Jordan
I decided to jump ship. My trip to Halong Bay was only for 2 nights and I missed being near the sea after 8 weeks of travelling inland. I decided to stay on Cat Ba Island for an extra couple of nights and go exploring. I had thought that I would go hiking and kayaking...
by Andrea Jordan
Visiting Tam Coc (“three caves”) is a 3 hour excursion by small boat along the Ngo Dong River. The landscape is full of beautiful rice fields and karst towers. We floated through three natural caves (Hang Cả, Hang Hai, and Hang Ba). The largest cave is 125 metres long...
by Andrea Jordan
The Perfume Pagoda (or Huong Pagoda) is a vast complex of Buddhist temples and shrines built into the limestone Huong Tich mountains. It was not what I expected at all! I had imagined a beautiful building, what I saw what a beautiful gift of nature. ...
by Andrea Jordan
Halong Bay is one of those places that I kept hearing about; a UNESCO World Heritage Site and gorgeous scenery. I was determined to explore! I’d heard some horror stories about people crammed onto boats, super-heated rooms and mosquitoes galore so I decided to upgrade...
by Andrea Jordan
Sapa was a breath of fresh air after the chaos of Hanoi. I caught the overnight train from Hanoi to Lao Cai in a 4 berth cabin. As we left Hanoi the train was bouncing all over the tracks and I thought I could actually get sea sick on land! Luckily the ride calmed...
by Andrea Jordan
What a place! I admit that it wasn’t my favourite place. A combination of very hot weather, very noisy traffic and locals who saw me as a walking dollar sign meant that I lost my sense of humour while walking around. I stayed in Hanoi for a few days in between other...
by Andrea Jordan
A short day trip out of Luang Prabang is to jump on a river boat heading to Pak Ou Caves. The boats are small with tiny wooden chairs to sit on. Don’t expect to be able to feel your backside by the time you arrive! There are two main caves that you’re able to visit at...
by Andrea Jordan
Last time I visited Singapore I explored the Marina Sands area and saw some amazing steel tree structures in the distance. I vowed to seek those trees out when I was next in town. The structures are part of Gardens By The Bay. I timed my visit perfectly as a garden...
by Andrea Jordan
I was enticed to Luang Prabang by the stories of French cuisine, colonial villas, Buddhist temples and stunning river views. I made the sunset trek up Phu Si one evening. The views were lovely and there is the opportunity to talk to novice monks too. The...
by Andrea Jordan
One of the must see tourist attractions in Luang Prabang is the Kuang Si National Protected Area and its waterfalls. I’m so glad I went as they were stunning. The journey passed through the countryside so I got a glimpse of life outside Luang Prabang. Not far from the...
