Posts tagged with ‘halong bay’
Cat Ba Island
Thursday, May 28th, 2009, by Sam ClarkGreat post from harry and Ben in Vietnam there - tales of random street food from Asia always makes me crazy with jealousy!
We are hearing great things from our clients about Cat Ba. It’s a great way to see Halong Bay away from the busy junk boat routes - and with trekking in the jungle as well as a beach you can’t really go far wrong! We use the excellent Cat Ba Sunrise Hotel.
Cat Ba Island
Hanoi and Halong Bay
Thursday, May 28th, 2009, by Harriet ClarkHanoi is a very different city to Bangkok. One of the first things you notice is the architecture which is very French in style. Shutters and balconies on tall thin buildings painted in vibrant colours.
Halong Bay
The other things you notice on the drive from the Airport are somewhat stereotypical. Numerous paddy fields and the Vietnamese “Non” hats made of palm leaves and bamboo. It takes you back to the movies!
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