Our last day in Phnom Penh we decided to make it over to the Royal Palace. Built in the 1860s, it has served as the seat of the King of Cambodia since. It is a complex of buildings and below are a few of the photos I took while wandering the grounds. No photos are…… Continue reading Cambodia – Day Five – Phnom Penh Palaces
Category: Travel
Vietnam – Day Six – Saigon & Cu Chi Tunnels
We woke in Saigon, now Ho Chi Minh City. I had read many of the locals still prefer Saigon, and after spending a day with a guide it does seem true. Saigon has been the city’s name since the 1600s, deep roots to try to pull up, which made me want to look up the history…… Continue reading Vietnam – Day Six – Saigon & Cu Chi Tunnels
Vietnam – Day Seven – Saigon & History
We took in more history today by going to the War Remnants Museum and the Reunification Palace, otherwise known as Independence Palace. It had been renamed after Saigon fell to North Vietnam, much like the city itself. We start with Independence Palace where the the president of South Vietnam had his headquarters, living quarters, war…… Continue reading Vietnam – Day Seven – Saigon & History
Vietnam – Day Eight – Hoi An
We stir early for an AM flight from Saigon to Da Nang. From Da Nang we hire a taxi to take us slightly south to Hội An. We had already scouted a couple B&Bs before getting there, and luckily the first place we chose to inquire, La Tonnelle, had room for us. A three room…… Continue reading Vietnam – Day Eight – Hoi An
Vietnam – Day Nine – Beach Day
“Time you enjoy wasting is not wasted time.” ― Marthe Troly-Curtin Beach day! We trek over by bike to An Bang Beach. It was a great and sunny bike over to the sea, and we basically just sunbathed, relaxed, swam, read, breathed. It is beautiful for sure. What was most bizarre was arriving on bikes…… Continue reading Vietnam – Day Nine – Beach Day
Vietnam – Day Ten – Leaving Hoi An for Hong Kong
Of course, before we left we had to finish up our tailoring arrangements and we also ate! Minh and Paul had found this gem hidden down an alleyway. Quan An Restaurant, which feels more like a family’s home, had great food. The woman and her daughter running the place were very nice, it was also…… Continue reading Vietnam – Day Ten – Leaving Hoi An for Hong Kong
Hong Kong – Day Eleven – Spicy Crab
Hong Kong, being one of the finance capitals of the world, is a proper and modern metropolis. It also has the prices to prove it. Living in New York one becomes numb to these numbers. It is the cost of living in a vibrant place. But after spending ten days in places where a dollar…… Continue reading Hong Kong – Day Eleven – Spicy Crab
Hong Kong – Day Twelve – Snapping the City
“Unfortunately, the clock is ticking, the hours are going by. The past increases, the future recedes. Possibilities decreasing, regrets mounting.” ― Haruki Murakami Our time in Hong Kong is highlighted by Sam’s enthusiasm and generosity. I’m lucky to have been able to travel this city with the Hamilton family, him, and his wife. They were…… Continue reading Hong Kong – Day Twelve – Snapping the City