Indochina with Selective Asia – Chapter 7: Siem Reap
The Microlight and the Ox Cart – read Steve’s final chapter about Siem Reap….
Indochina with Selective Asia – Chapter 6: Phnom Penh
Our boat ride along the Bassac river delivered us to Phnom Penh, the capital of Cambodia since 1430 when Angkor was abandoned. Here we would be staying at the VMansion Boutique Hotel. We loved its uniquely styled rooms and tranquil ambience right in the heart of the city. Read final chapter 6….
Indochina with Selective Asia – Chapter 5: Mekong Delta
Time to leave the big city and get a more rural and agricultural feel of Vietnam around the Mekong Delta. The area is responsible for well over half of the rice production in Vietnam and it also grows a huge selection of fruit and vegetables. Read chapter 5…
Holland America Line – MS Westerdam – Refurbishments
Holland America Line’s $60 million refurbishment of MS Westerdam with a seemingly endless list of additional enhancements. Read more….
Indochina with Selective Asia – Chapter 4: Ho Chi Minh City (Saigon)
On arrival we were whisked off to see the tunnels at Cu Chi. This labyrinth of underground tunnels, on multiple levels, has its origin in the 1940s and was used by an ill equipped local militia to communicate and avoid capture in the war with France. Read chapter 4….
Indochina with Selective Asia – Chapter 3: Hue and Hoi An
Our second night in Hue was amongst the most enjoyable we had spent in Asia. We were picked up from our hotel by two drivers with Vespas and taken on a food safari. Riding pillion on a scooter in Vietnam is an experience in itself but by now we were used to the ‘road etiquette’ (such as it was). Read more….
48 hours in Oman
Head north east from Dubai along the Arabian coastline and the United Arab Emirates yields to Oman. At the tip of the coastline our first encounter with Oman is at Khasab, separated from Iran by the Strait of Hormuz….
A day in Abu Dhabi
Abu Dhabi is the capital of the United Arab Emirates (UAE). Whilst it shares many of the headlines with Dubai, its neighbour down the coastline, Abu Dhabi is the political hub of the Emirates and the home of the President….
Along the Adriatic Coast with Noble Caledonia’s Princess Eleganza
Noble Caledonia’s Princess Eleganza in Kotor. A cruise along the coastline of Montenegro and Croatia. Read the review at Silver Travel Advisor….
Indochina with Selective Asia – Chapter 2: Halong Bay and Hue
Halong Bay was the chance to slow things down after the excitement of Hanoi. We took the 2 night cruise on Paradise Luxury 1, a wooden junk that provided a lovely mixture of good service, rich woods and comfortable decor combined with modern fittings….
Indochina with Selective Asia – Chapter 1: Hanoi
Our previous experiences with Selective Asia made us confident they were the people to organise our tour of Vietnam, Cambodia and Laos. Our consultant’s knowledge of the area was incredibly helpful as we made further tweaks to come up with our tailor made itinerary. Read Chapter 1….
Arabian Gulf Cruise with Royal Caribbean International’s Vision of the Seas
Steve Aldridge reviews his cruise around the UAE and Oman on Royal Caribbean International’s Vision of the Seas. Read more at Silver Travel Advisor….
