There are some dishes that are simply dinner, and then there are dishes that become an entire day’s project. Today’s beef pho definitely belongs in the second category. After our recent travels through Vietnam—and more than a few memorable bowls…
Walking Above the Clouds: A Day at Ba Na Hills
After our introduction to Da Nang’s streets, scooters and food, this adventure took us in a completely different direction. Upwards. Our destination was Sun World Ba Na Hills, home to mountain scenery, cable cars, a European-inspired village, amusement park rides and…
Day 7: From Hong Kong Heights to Da Nang Nights
After several busy days exploring Hong Kong, it’s time to exchange harbour skylines, trams, ferries and MTR journeys for beaches, scooters and the promise of Vietnamese street food. Our next destination, Da Nang. In the words of the immortal Robin…
Day 6: One Last Taste of Hong Kong: Temples, Tranquillity and an Egg Tart for the Road
Temples, Tranquillity and One Last Egg Tart The proposed route Regal Kowloon → Wong Tai Sin Temple → Chi Lin Nunnery and Nan Lian Garden → Sham Shui Po → Regal Kowloon → final waterfront evening This is a reassuring…
Day 5: Beyond the Skyscrapers: Exploring Hong Kong’s Green Route
After spending time among Hong Kong’s crowded streets, soaring towers and busy harbourfront, we were ready to see a different side of the city. The Big Bus Stanley Tour—Green Route promised exactly that: a journey away from Central and around the greener,…