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Tag Archives: Hoi An
Surprise Stops – More About the Imperial Palace
The tour operator raised his voice: “Anyone who is for Dalat, Mui Ne and Saigon, wait in my office.” The unexpected stop in Nha Trang wasn’t all that surprising. The city is small by Asian standards, but big for a … Continue reading
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Tagged buses, Cham, Hoi An, Hue Imperial palace, Mui Ne, Nha Trang, Red sand Dunes, South Vietnam, travel, Viet Cong, Vietnam, Vietnam War, Vietnamese
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Hoi An, (Part Three) – Thoughts About Facebook and Tourism
‘A great way to see Vietnam by motorbike – and independent,’ a notice in red felt-tipped letters read. It was taped to the seat of a large heavy motorbike which had been rode up to the hostel’s front entrance by … Continue reading
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Tagged Backpackers, buses, Facebook, Green Field Hotel, Hoi An, Motorbikes, Tourism, transport, travel, Vietnam, Vietnamese
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Hoi An, (Part One) Quaint with Color – Tempted to go Riding
The nicest thing about the Hop Yen Hotel is its two entrances. Being able to enter – front and back – means a detour around Ba Trieu can be cut out, unless you think the curved street is infinitely attractive. … Continue reading
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Tagged Easy Rider Tour, Ho Chi Minh Trail, Hoi An, Hop Yen Hotel, Japnese Bridge, Tourism, Tourists, Vietnam, Vietnamese
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The Hue Imperial Palace – A Sad Bombed-Out Relic
The base is square. Everything above – what is left of it – is in the Chinese style. Tiled caramel corrugated tubular roofs, wet and shining. Balconies, pavilions, chambers, throne rooms are propped by pillars. Outside, the main forecourt holds … Continue reading
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Tagged bus, Bus Travel, Danang, Hoi An, Hop Yen Hotel, Hue, Hue Imperial palace, Vietnam, Vietnam War, Vietnamese
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Hue, Somewhat Overrated – Thoughts about Dormitories
It continued grey, and with a steady drizzle, as the bus turned corners before dropping me off at Hue’s Backpacker Hostel in the heart of the Guest area. This once-capital city, before it changed to Hanoi in 1945, was where … Continue reading
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Tagged Hanoi, Hoi An, Hue, Hue backpacker Hostel, Hue Citadel, Hue Imperial palace, Vietnam, Vietnam War, Vietnamese
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