Lets get started or "I am gone for now !
13 de março de 2017, Alemanha ⋅ ⛅ 0 °C
Today is the day!
After 4 weeks preparation time - I am joining my backpack on it's trip. The Osprey already started its journey from Chicago via New York last month with two weeks hang time inLeia mais
Up in the Air
13 de março de 2017, Alemanha ⋅ ⛅ 8 °C
Thai Air is the airline of choice. Already looking forward to the service I heard so much good things about.
Thailand stopping by
14 de março de 2017, Tailândia ⋅ ⛅ 27 °C
The myth for the high level service at Thai airline is true. Super nice stewards, with besides their energetic smile - good looking.
The plane was ok - but not upgraded seating as you will find withLeia mais
Arrival, First Target
14 de março de 2017, Vietnã ⋅ ⛅ 28 °C
A short flight it is. The city looks so interesting just from flying over.
I am excited.
Last hurdle - getting my Visa on arrival and find my way to the hotel.
Airbnb check in
14 de março de 2017, Vietnã ⋅ ☀️ 31 °C
After a nice ride with a bike - my room was already available. Thank god a shower helps to refresh my body.
Ready to rumble - into the day. The city already has me on the hook. What a different toLeia mais
first day experience
14 de março de 2017, Vietnã ⋅ 🌙 29 °C
A long day - not stopping after arrival. Already experienced the traffic by feet, getting slowly used to it....very slowly. If it were not so dangerous - crossing street like in frogger - it would beLeia mais
second day - birthday tour - first stop
15 de março de 2017, Vietnã ⋅ ☀️ 33 °C
Having switched my tourguide for today - I again took a nice ride on a bike . With locals the traffic jam is pure fun - will provide some video on my other blog later.
Breakfast done - interestingLeia mais
tuctuc towards church, post, war museum
15 de março de 2017, Vietnã ⋅ ☀️ 31 °C
Several stops - tuctuc through traffic was a fun experience. Driver waiting on us finishing our sightseeing. That dude was for sure very seasoned to get us through the traffic ... the smileLeia mais
What a day ! Thanks for all your wishes
15 de março de 2017, Vietnã ⋅ ⛅ 26 °C
It's mission impossible with bumpy internet, timeshift and local activities to keep up with all the nice wishes to my birthday. So to all I did not response or at least liked your wishes - I didLeia mais
Tunnel cu chi - within the viet cong
16 de março de 2017, Vietnã ⋅ ⛅ 25 °C
After the tour was skipped this morning - my guide, as flexible Vietnamese are, organised it the private way. We went by Taxi which was very convenient, as we could stop at every nice place.
AfterLeia mais
last night out in HoChMinhCity
16 de março de 2017, Vietnã ⋅ ⛅ 26 °C
On our way back i had the first rain and thunder - some streets where flooded slightly. But that did not stop the traffic at all. After a quick refresh we went to another great rooftopbar of theLeia mais
leaving HCMC
17 de março de 2017, Vietnã ⋅ ⛅ 28 °C
on my way to Can Tho
riding the river - Mekong delta
17 de março de 2017, Vietnã ⋅ 🌬 18 °C
the bus ride was super comfy - arrived after 2h we jumped on the boat - now riding the river. my guide seemed to have booked a very nice tour ! local insides makes the trip very insightfull as this isLeia mais
lunch in the dschungel
17 de março de 2017, Vietnã ⋅ ⛅ 8 °C
After the boat ride we had a climpse into a palm tree factory and had a walk through the dschungel to have lunch at a private property. The fish they called elephant ear - of course my guide wasLeia mais
arrival can tho - 4.5h bus trip
17 de março de 2017, Vietnã ⋅ ☀️ 21 °C
After nother 2h bumpy bus ride we had our arrival in a famous Wedding Hotel - Quick refresh, Dinner and walk in Can tho - sleep for an early wakeup to get to the floating market on time the other day
floating market
18 de março de 2017, Vietnã ⋅ ⛅ 28 °C
from breakfast a quick ride and hop on the boat. not to much pictures - as I did use my go pro. very interesting to see how goods turn into money. absolute local experience, mixed with a view touristLeia mais
Vinh long - pipi break on our way back
18 de março de 2017, Vietnã ⋅ ☀️ 33 °C
the bike ride was quite funny. 3km one way through the djungle we have arrived a huge tree. before our way back we had about local lunch.
As this is the first time I came across a grilled snake, frogLeia mais
Stay Overnight in HCM, Next Nha Trang
19 de março de 2017, Vietnã ⋅ ⛅ 26 °C
The ride back was short with a quick power nap. already dark arrival in HCM for sleeping short. 6 am up to the airport to fly to next stop, Nha Trang .
already in the plane
19 de março de 2017, Vietnã ⋅ ⛅ 28 °C
I am impressed that's how securiy were as we had no terror in Europe. just bags been scanned through, no need to unpack everything. of course shoes and belt had to go off, but not a big deal. andLeia mais
arrival Cam Ranh
19 de março de 2017, Vietnã ⋅ ⛅ 30 °C
quick breakfast on the airport after touchdown. it's 30 degree sunshine . my guide already managed the cap. 10 dollar for 1.5h Taxi ride - no comment.
looking forward to tge rooms we rented - theyLeia mais
Hotel Arrival - Hang lose day
20 de março de 2017, Vietnã ⋅ ⛅ 25 °C
we arrived as planed - we skipped the cap as the bus was just 3 Euro for 40km. another lesson on how to get the same with less money the rooms are ok - laundry done, quick nap., I like the fact we areLeia mais
slowing down in beach town
20 de março de 2017, Vietnã ⋅ ☀️ 31 °C
late up - kinda brunch,
no bread since I got here, makes me rethink my old food behaviours . some weight already off as it seems.
easy to pass the German beer garden - and the German sausageLeia mais
finally cable car to island
20 de março de 2017, Vietnã ⋅ ⛅ 30 °C
after breakfast we had the crazy idea to stroll to the cable car - I really enjoyed the walk although it was like 33 degree and sweated, it was again a different type of street. After an hour weLeia mais
city Tour Nha Tran
21 de março de 2017, Vietnã ⋅ 🌙 27 °C
today we skipped the sun - as I had still a bit of a red skin :] and went instead to the city. As walking were already the exercise we took the 4h tour with a cyclist. this was the best decision as ILeia mais
Da Nang arrival
23 de março de 2017, Vietnã ⋅ ☀️ 24 °C
after 10h - arrival in Da Nang. I was invited to play card as my guide already slept, a group of funny guys catched me on my way to the toilet.
the game was fairly easy to understand - the people soLeia mais





























































































































Joel FlammannGood Luck, Save Travel and lots of fünf, Eddy!