Tag: Hoi An

A cooler day. It’s grey and overcast in the morning, but not so hot, which is very nice. I arrange with the hotel receptionist to get a car to take us to My Son sanctuary. There are many tours there, and they are very cheap, at about $5 per person. However, it’s the typical tourist…

I’ve been thinking about renting a scooter. It seems like the next progression in my transportation around town, especially as the rickety old bikes have cause a certain amount of bum ache. I’ve never actually ridden one, but I’m reading about how to ride one when I get a message from a friend in Seoul,…

After getting lost in the paddies yesterday, I wasn’t sure if I want to get out on a bike again. I was feeling a bit saddle sore, and my legs were aching slightly. However, I decided to get out and see the Tranh Ha Pottery Village a few kilometres out of the Old Town. It…

It’s time to check out what lies beyond the Old Town and hit the beach. Hoi An is about 4 kilometres from the coast, and is surrounded by open countryside. I’ve seen several Instagram photos of people out in the paddy fields and there are a number of cycling tours that will take you to…

It’s 7 am when I wake up. I don’t know why I woke up that early, but it’s nice to sit on the balcony before I head down for breakfast at about 8 am. I’m starting to think Vietnam isn’t too bad after all, and it feels much cooler than Seoul was this morning. My…