Vietnam tours had been suspended since the beginning of covid. It has been a heck of a time. After the passing of my Father, I returned to Canada in support of my mother. I returned to Vietnam in Feb 2020…
Dealing with the Corona virus
Dealing with the Corona virus Covid 19 has literally shut down day to day activities worldwide. Vietnam so far is one of the least infected nations and for very good reason. Upon discovery of the virus, Vietnam immediately suspended all…
Corona scare vietnam
This was to be a Facebook post but it is just too verbose to do there. Instead I will write this as a blog and link it. Sorry if my spelling or grammar goes a bit off track. That’s my…
DIY Vietnam route maps 2
DIY Vietnam route maps continued. You can find photos of these routes here. In the last post I gave you 3 maps of southern routes and around Dalat and Nha Trang. The following DIY Vietnam route maps are from Dalat/Nha…
DIY Vietnam route maps
DIY Vietnam route maps There is so much to see driving the back roads of Vietnam. Many people come here with the idea that driving will be the same as home. You are mistaken! In the last few blogs, I…
Vietnam by motorcycle part 3
Vietnam by motorcycle part 3 OK…. So now you have a motorcycle and a list of destinations that you intend on visiting. Most foreigners that drive in Vietnam remark about there being no rules. This attitude can make you a…
Vietnam By Motorcycle 2
Vietnam by motorcycle. Part 2. I addressed some of my concerns and opinions about seeing Vietnam by motorcycle and now will move on to giving some information on how to survive this insane traffic if you chose to ignore all…
Vietnam by Motorcycle
Vietnam by motorcycle Part 1 You will read on the internet, many travelers’ tales that will say there are no rules. These people are mistaken and simply offer you bad advice and opinion. I will address some of the rules…
Vietnam has changed
What is going on in Vietnam? Travel in Vietnam has changed dramatically in the past 5 years. Rather than being a hot upcoming destination, I is now in full throttle as a major destination. Much information you will read in…
Visa on arrival
Visa on arrival is an easy and cost effective way to enter Vietnam. The process is simple and usually clearing customs is quick with little delay. A person also has the option in obtaining a visa from the Vietnam embassy…
Capital Punishment in Vietnam
Capital punishment is a very controversial subject depending where you are in the word. In most western cultures, capital punishment has been deemed non humane and life imprisonment with chance of rehabilitation the preference. I always had my doubts about…
Con Dao Island and Con Son Town
Con Dao Island I finally had the opportunity to visit Con Dao Island. It is one of the few places in Vietnam that I have not yet explored and was happy for the opportunity. Every Year the owner of V’Explore…