Remembering my adventures
FEBRUARY 25 – MARCH 1, 2026 Da Nang turned into more of a base to explore nearby areas. The one main attraction in Da Nang was the DRAGON BRIDGE. It is the world’s largest dragon-shaped steel bridge. It is 666 m (2185 ft) long, 37.5 m (123 ft)wide and has six lanes for traffic. It opened to... Continue Reading →
FEBRUARY 21 - 25, 2026 We chose to stay at Nha Trang because it was a mid-way stop on our way to Da Nang. An 8 hour train ride was enough, thank you very much; even though massages were offered on the train. That said, Nha Trang was a lovely place, and we thoroughly enjoyed... Continue Reading →
FEBRUARY 19, 2026 We took a day tour to CU CHI TUNNELS, about an hour drive from Ho Chi Minh. The tunnels were a massive underground maze extending 250 km (155 miles) along 3 levels of tunnels. The tunnels were not level or straight. They dipped up and down as well as zigged and zagged.... Continue Reading →
FEBRUARY 14 - 21, 2026 Ho Chi Min did not start on a good note. We had arranged for a taxi to take us to our guesthouse. When we got there, no one was there to meet us and I had not received a message on how to enter the building. I tried to call... Continue Reading →
FEBRUARY 7 - 14, 2026 BOU SAVY GUESTHOUSE had their own tuktuk drivers to take us to the sites for the three-day pass to Angkor Wat. All transportation was very reasonably priced, super friendly and (rough) English speaking, but very much appreciated. Cold water was kept in a cooler under our seat and provided whenever... Continue Reading →
FEBRUARY 7 - 14, 2026 Siem Reap is more than just the famous Angkor Wat, which I wrote about in a separate blog. This one is about the other stuff to see and do. First of all, entering Cambodia. We had to apply for an online e-visa. No problem. There was no charge. A pleasant... Continue Reading →
FEBRUARY 3, 2026 Kanchanaburi, located 3 hours west of Bangkok, is home to the legendary Bridge over the River Kwai and the "Death Railway". The movie "Bridge over the River Kwai" was actually filmed in Sri Lanka. We caught an early morning bus to Kanchanaburi. A local taxi (actually the back of a truck) offered to... Continue Reading →
FEBRUARY 2, 2026 I am covering two sites into one because the Ancient City had a replica of the Sanctuary of Truth, which we saw a couple of days later. The Ancient City is the world's largest outdoor museum. It is privately owned and was established in 1972. It covers 200 acres (320 hectares), in... Continue Reading →
JANUARY 27 - 31, 2026 Ayutthaya was a Kingdom or Empire in Siam (present-day Thailand) between 1351 and 1767. It was considered one of the three great powers of Asia, along with India and China. Archaeological evidence has proven that the area was a powerhouse pre-1300s, as far back as the 11th century. The kingdom's... Continue Reading →
JANUARY 20 - 26, 2026 We have gotten lazy (or smart) regarding transportation from the airport to our accommodation. On this trip, it has been cheaper to stay in hotels rather than Airbnb. When I make a reservation through Booking.com it gives me the option to book a taxi waiting at the airport and take... Continue Reading →
An Old Lady with a Backpack 