Category Archives: Vietnam

Vietnamese Encounters

Posted on Wednesday, 21 July 2010 by nina

I forgot about my hunger when I got off the taxi in front of my hotel in Hoi An. I was excited to be in a new place, and after checking in and dumping my things into my room, I … Continue reading →

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Travel Expense: Vietnam, Thailand and Malaysia

Posted on Monday, 12 July 2010 by nina

It’s not the cheapest of trips (specially if you see the version where my personal shopping was included), but relative to how much I spent on previous trips, this is pretty good for a 2-week jaunt across three countries. The … Continue reading →

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Vietnam Diaries: Hanoi and Halong

Posted on Sunday, 27 June 2010 by nina

I’m at the Hanoi airport, sitting on the floor while waiting for Air Asia’s check-in counters to open. It’s my last hour and some stray minutes in Vietnam. Hanoi has been… interesting. The city has an old world charm. The … Continue reading →

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Vietnam Diaries: I’m in love with Hue

Posted on Wednesday, 23 June 2010 by nina

I can’t stop saying it — Hue is awesome. Sure it’s freaking hot and the electricity goes out in some areas in the morning, but there are airconditioned mini malls with wi-fi. Like Ho Chi Minh City, there are also … Continue reading →

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Vietnam Diaries: Vietnam, hey I mean you no offense…

Posted on Monday, 21 June 2010 by nina

Hoi an just didn’t agree with me. I don’t know why, but I don’t think the town and I are meant to be. I woke up early to catch my bus to Hue. I waited for the bus in my … Continue reading →

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