The River Kwai, Kanchanaburi

Posted on July 14, 2009
Categories: thailand, vegan, vegetarian.
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Jolly Frog Backpackers, Kanchanaburi

Instead of spending another 5 days in Bangkok, I looked for somewhere close by to visit, and found Kanchanaburi, the home of the Bridge on the River Kwai. Continue Reading…

Hoi An

Posted on June 14, 2009
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Hoi An

Hoi An is unlike the rest of North Vietnam, and like many, we found ourselves staying here longer than planned! Continue Reading…

Hue Day 2: Perfume River

Posted on June 12, 2009
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Hue Day 2: Perfume River

There are a number of Tombs and temples along the Perfume River, and plenty of tour companies trying to get your business. They all more or less do the same thing, but some better than others. We opted for one of the $5 trips that included lunch and the boat… we should have gone for the $7 one. Continue Reading…

Enter Hanoi

Posted on June 5, 2009
Categories: hostels, travel, vegan, vietnam.
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Temple of Literature

 

Arriving at the airport I was handed a piece of paper by local police warning about dodgy taxi drivers, and they aren’t actually allowed inside the airport. This is probably the only place you’ll get some peace in Vietnam. Then Barclays proved their utter uselessness once again with my card not working, and the friggin ANZ ATM stole my Aussie card!! So regrettably changing cash at the evil exchange places, I had a little to play with. Getting into town, Continue Reading…