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A Tuk Tuk Temple Tour – Angkor Wat Archaeological Park, Siem Reap, Cambodia
A two day tuk tuk tour around the huge temple complex of Angkor – the largest religious monument in the world and site of the largest preindustrial city.
Category Archives: Southeast Asia
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The Dark Side, The Bright Side – S21 and The Killing Fields – Phnom Phen, Cambodia
Cambodia’s contemporary capital, Phnom Phen, surprises us, while the remaining traces of Pol Pot and the Khmer Rouge absolutely terrify us.
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Dodging Traffic in Saigon and Squeezing Into the Cu Chi Tunnels – Ho Chi Minh City, Vietnam
Our final stop in Vietnam takes us to the southern city of Saigon (aka Ho Chi Minh City), where we dodge more traffic and visit many interesting sights related to the war.
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Cool Mountain Air and One Crazy House in “Le Petit Paris” – Dalat, Vietnam
We depart the beach and head for the hills, stopping at the Dalat hill station constructed by the French to beat Vietnam’s heat and humidity.
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On the Beach and Down the Waterslide – Nha Trang and Vinpearl Amusement Park, Vietnam
In the resort city of Nha Trang, we are less than impressed by the dirty beach, but have a great time at the nearby Vinpearl amusement park.
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A Step Back in Time – Hoi An, Vietnam
We chill out in the quaint Chinese-influenced Hoi An, Vietnam – where traditional culture and heritage that is thousands of years old has been beautifully preserved.
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Over the Clouds of the Hai Van Pass to Hoi An, Vietnam
Traversing what’s been called one of the best coastal roads in the world – the Hai Van Pass in Central Vietnam.
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Exploring Vietnam’s Imperial Past – Huế, Central Vietnam
After a hellacious train journey, we arrive in the pleasant city of Hue, the former capital of imperial power.
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A Natural Wonder, Ignoring the Pollution and Tourists – Halong Bay with Alova Gold Cruises, Vietnam
We visit the 2,000 limestone rocks jutting out of the sea in Halong Bay, but are disappointed by the heavy crowds and pollution.
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Checking in on “Uncle” Ho Chi Minh and the Hanoi Hilton – Ha Noi, Vietnam
We leave lazy Laos and dive head in to the craziness of Vietnam, starting in Hanoi where we check out Ho Chi Minh’s mausoleum, the infamous Hanoi Hilton prison, and more.