It’s the FINAL post from our epic trip to North Vietnam and I can’t believe it has taken me 16 months to completely document it!! So enjoy these last few romps around the grimy, colourful and chaotic back streets of Hanoi! We enjoy a much needed beverage high above the humid, hectic streets. Then it’sContinue reading “Good morning, and goodbye, Vietnam!”
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Hello Hanoi!
Again! Back in the bustling chaos that is Hanoi. Bleary eyed after rolling off the night train at 6am and unable to check into our hotel until 3pm!!! So we while away a few early morning hours people watching. And Hanoi is very very full of people! Whether they are wheeling their fresh produce alongContinue reading “Hello Hanoi!”
Street scenes
You could spend years just roaming the back streets of the old quarter in Hanoi and never get bored of the amazing sights. From gorgeous bouquets to a caffine addict’s dream, fresh street food to all manner of dried meats, herbs and other delights. My love of markets has gone into overdrive and I amContinue reading “Street scenes”
China town
Singapore’s Chinatown is known as Niu che shui which literally means ‘ox car water’ This is due to the fact that Chinatown’s water supply was principally transported by animal-driven carts in the 19th century. We’ve entered Chinatown via Pagoda street, a hectic, shop and restaurant lined thoroughfare. Pagoda street takes its name from the Sri MariammanContinue reading “China town”
Colourful chaos
One of my favourite things to do in a new city is just to mooch around and soak up the sights. In Singapore’s Little India district you are besieged by sights, sounds, smells and colours. From gorgeous floral garlands for use in temples, weddings and special occasions to piles of fresh, mouth watering produce. MyContinue reading “Colourful chaos”