The Train Street in Hanoi was a pretty unique experience. In a couple areas of densely packed Hanoi the railroad tracks are surrounded on both sides by bars, cafes, and restaurants that are just a few feet away from the tracks. The trains rumble through about 5 times a day and the event gathers quite a crowd, some who appear to be drinking heavily. What could possibly go wrong?!!
Category Archives: Travel Asia
Glowing Nights in Hội An, Vietnam: Experiencing the Lantern Festival
When we decided to go to Vietnam the first thing we did was to...
Beauty and the Beach – Southern Thailand
We spent ten days on the beaches in Southern Thailand and enjoyed every minute of it. We planned our days around meals and sunsets with pool time and naps in between. The beaches in Thailand definitely fit our vision of what makes a great beach and the scenery was stunning.
The Wonder of Angkor Wat
As a quick three night side trip from Bangkok, Angkor Wat is a memorable destination. If you get a chance to experience this UNESCO Heritage site you will see that it is certainly a wonder of the world.
Brilliant Bangkok!
When I studied world geography in grade school I remember how exotic and far...
Hanging with the Elephants in Chiang Mai, Thailand
Julia and I, along with eight other travelers jumped in the back of a...
Sip, Slurp, Repeat – Eating our way through beautiful, affordable Japan
October, 2014 You will probably start in Tokyo and if you don’t you’ll want...