Hanoi is a colder city, you see residents walking around in coats, jumpers and jeans (when to be honest, it wasn’t even cold, just cooler than the rest of Vietnam as it is in the North. Maybe 22 degrees). I’m not sure if it’s all year round, I know it will get warmer, but inContinue reading “Hanoi”
Category Archives: Locations
Huc Bridge – Hanoi
Whilst in Hanoi we visited the famous Huc Bridge which is set on the beautiful Hoán Kien Lake. It’s a small red footbridge which takes you from the main pavement to Jade Island where the Jade Temple is. This lake and bridge is especially pretty when lit up in the evenings or around sunset. IfContinue reading “Huc Bridge – Hanoi”
Halong Bay
Who could travel to Hanoi or even any part of Northern Vietnam and not indulge themselves in Halong Bay? The natural stone islands were the perfect to film Kong: Skull Island but it’s also the perfect place for anyone who wants to take time out and enjoy a gift from Mother Nature. I ventured outContinue reading “Halong Bay”
My Tailor Made PJ’s
Hoi An is very well known for its tailoring services. The people of Hoi An can make any item of clothing or shoes, made to fit you and only you, in just a couple of days. I took advantage of this and had some PJs made. I had seen some silky ones online I likedContinue reading “My Tailor Made PJ’s”
The Lanterns of Hoi An
Lanterns. They light up Hoi An at night, make it picturesque and is a large part of the city’s history. When wandering around the little streets of the Old Town you’ll never be short of a view of hanging lanterns above. Bright, beautiful colours and hand painted patterns beam out light to the streets. I wasContinue reading “The Lanterns of Hoi An”
Hoi An Photography Tour
Whilst in Hoi An, we were fortunate enough to be part of a photography tour which took us inside the houses of local Vietnamese people, through their ancient fish markets and through their community again, this is another experience I’ll never forget. I took some amazing photos (for the amateur photographer that I am) andContinue reading “Hoi An Photography Tour”
Diving in Bali
The North part of Bali is famous for snorkelling and scuba diving so this was added to my ‘must-do’ list and we made it happen. I went with the other volunteers, five of us in total but only three of us scuba dived. The travel to the North of the Island took four hours byContinue reading “Diving in Bali”
Scottish Highlands in April- What to pack
Having travelled to Scotland in April, I looked up the weather forecast and packed accordingly. Living in the South of the UK, it’s a lot warmer at home than it is in Scotland so I was prepared to pack for the cold! Having travelled to Scotland in April, I looked up the weather forecast andContinue reading “Scottish Highlands in April- What to pack”
Highland Cows
Highland cows, how could anyone go to the Highlands and now see Highland cows? They are beautiful!
Urquart Castle
We explored Urquhart Castle which fascinating and beautiful. Scotland’s history is incredible; lords, ladies, poets and kings, I’ll definitely be reading up on it once I’ve finished my book! The castle is in ruins but that doesn’t stop you from being able to picture what the grand castle looked like hundreds of years ago whenContinue reading “Urquart Castle”