Down to Earth Travel

Tag: South East Asia

  • Hero Rats (APOPO) in Cambodia

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    Believe it or not this was one of the things I was looking forward to the most during our travels around South East Asia. I’m a big fan of rats (I’m aware I’m probably in the minority here) and I couldn’t wait to meet a giant rat! What is APOPO? APOPO use scent detection animals…

  • A guide to Hoi An, Vietnam

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    Hoi An is a town located just a 30 minute drive from Da Nang. It’s a beautiful coastal town with very well preserved historical buildings, canals, and lanterns everywhere. It’s a must visit place in Vietnam. The best time to visit The best time to visit Hoi An is from February to April which is…

  • A guide to Da Nang, Vietnam

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    Da Nang was one of my favourite places we visited in Vietnam. We had such a good time there and there just seemed to be everything there. Da Nang is the largest city in central Vietnam. It has a huge selection of restaurants and bars, an amazing beach, and lots of accommodation options. It is…

  • A guide to Da Lat, Vietnam

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    Da Lat is the largest city in the mountainous central highlands region of Vietnam, and is 300km from Ho Chi Minh City. Da Lat is known for its mild weather and stunning landscapes. It is known as ‘city of eternal spring’ because its weather provides a cool break from the hotter climate of southern Vietnam.…

  • Why to avoid travelling in Vietnam during Tết

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    What is Tết? Tết is the celebration of the lunar New Year and the arrival of spring based on the Vietnamese calendar. It is the most important celebration in Vietnamese culture and is celebrated all across the country. During Tết Vietnamese families come together to honour their ancestors, and to pray for luck and health…

  • A guide to Ho Chi Minh City, Vietnam

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    For our second time in Vietnam we arrived in Ho Chi Minh City formerly known as Saigon. Ho Chi Minh City has a population of around 10 million people and it is insanely busy. There is so much to see and do that it has to be in your Vietnam travel plans. Where to stay…

  • The best things to take travelling

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    It can be tricky to narrow down what you actually need to take when you’re going travelling, especially if packing light isn’t your speciality. There are so many recommendations out there about what to take. Here are some of the best things that I have taken with me on my travels to Asia and Europe.…

  • A guide to Ninh Binh, Vietnam

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    When we visited Ninh Binh we actually stayed in a village called Tam Coc rather than the town of Ninh Binh itself. We found Tam Coc much more charming than Ninh Binh and enjoyed our time there thoroughly. The scenery around the Ninh Binh area is stunning with its mountains and incredible rice fields. It…

  • A guide to Cat Ba Island, Vietnam

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    Cat Ba island is located in northern Vietnam about 3 hours from Hanoi. It’s the largest island in this area and has stunning scenery which is a must see. Getting to Cat Ba Island We travelled to Cat Ba from Hanoi. This consisted of a short bus ride, a speed boat, and then another short…

  • The overnight bus from Vientiane to Hanoi

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    This was a very long and tiresome journey that I wouldn’t particularly want to do again. However for us it was necessary as it was the cheapest way of getting from Laos to Vietnam, and when you’re budget travelling this is high on your list of priorities. We booked using 12GoAsia and it cost us…