Lovely day trip from Hoi An to Hue and back During our stay in Hoi An, we decided to make a day trip to Hue. I was there about 25 years ago and I was curious to see this place again. I remembered the Forbidden City with its palaces and I recalled visiting a pagoda. […]
My favourite beach and pool in Hoi An
My favourite beach and pool in Hoi An Obviously I have not done extensive research on all beaches and pools in Hoi An, so I’m speaking from a limited knowledge and standpoint. The part of Cu Dai Beach near our hotel is definitely a no-go at this moment, as far as I’m concerned. The sandbags […]
Our experience at The Beach Little Boutique Hotel Hoi An
Our experience at The Beach Little Boutique Hotel Hoi An We chose The Beach Little Boutique Hotel Hoi An for our 10 day stay. I made this choice based upon the numerous raving reviews on Tripadvisor. That, AND the fact that my other choices were booked solid. This hotel is located 5 kilometers from the […]
A walk in the countryside around Hoi An
Let’s take a walk in the countryside around Hoi An After writing about the enchanting lanterns of Hoi An, the Full Moon Lantern Festival, which Heritage Sites to visit in the Ancient Town, the Central and Night Market, and after giving you a small photographic impression of local life in Hoi An,… … let me […]
Small photo-impression of local life in Hoi An
Small photo-impression of local life in Hoi An In this post I’m giving you a glimpse of local life in Hoi An. Nine things that stand out… What do the pictures tell us? … that the conical hat, known as Non La, is not a gimmick or something for tourists; it’s used a lot in […]
Central Market and Night Market Hoi An
Hoi An’s two main markets: Central Market and Night Market The two main markets for tourists in Hoi An are the Central Market and the Night Market. Central Market This market is housed in an old yellow building near one of the entrances of the Ancient Town, next to the river, and is open (roughly) […]
Full Moon Lantern Festival Hoi An
What’s the Full Moon Lantern Festival Hoi An all about We were lucky to be in Hoi An during the monthly Full Moon Lantern Festival. On the night of the full moon, the ambiance and activity in Hoi An’s Old Town is quite different from other nights. Most bright lights are dimmed, the use of […]
Which Heritage Sites should you visit in Hoi An
Hoi An’s rich heritage Hoi An is a UNESCO Heritage Site for good reason. The Ancient Town has no less than 840 monuments!!! And unlike many other places in Vietnam, much of it is pretty well-preserved, not destroyed by war and bombs. What is the best time of the day to visit the Ancient Town […]
The enchanting lanterns of Hoi An
Lanterns are Hoi An’s signature feature Who thinks of -or knows of- Hoi An probably thinks first and foremost of lanterns. LOTS of lanterns… Cute, colourful streets adorned with pretty lanterns in all colours and shapes. The lanterns are truly enchanting and they give the Old Town a fairytale-like atmosphere. This is totally up […]
Ho Quoc Pagoda Phu Quoc
In my article about Duong Dong town, I showed you lots of temples in that city, that are nice to pay a visit to. Ho Quoc Pagoda does not ly in Duong Dong town and it deserves a special mention. Ho Quoc Pagoda Phu Quoc Great location with beautiful views It’s not an old temple, on […]
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