Concert
12 janvier 2024, Vietnam ⋅ ⛅ 25 °C
On our walk home after dinner we came across some interesting places with the locals enjoying their Friday night, especially in one club.
We found what we think must be buskers in the street but hadEn savoir plus
Reststop + Handicap Market
13 janvier 2024, Vietnam ⋅ ☀️ 27 °C
We're off on a tour to the Cu Chi Tunnels with our tour guide Joe. This is where a lot of the locals in the area had to live during the war.
We had a quick rest stop for refreshments and a look atEn savoir plus
Cù Chi Tunnels
13 janvier 2024, Vietnam ⋅ ☀️ 28 °C
A great tour around the Cú Chi Tunnels learning about how the local people lived during the Vietnam wars under the ground. Living in complete darkness and building tunnels with a simple flax basketEn savoir plus
Shooting Range
13 janvier 2024, Vietnam ⋅ ⛅ 31 °C
Throughout the tour all we could hear was guns going off.
We got the chance to fight some guns!
Sam an M60 and me an M16.
Awesome once in a lifetime experience
Egg Coffee and too many beers 🍻
13 janvier 2024, Vietnam ⋅ ☁️ 32 °C
We got back to Saigon City and Joe told us where to find the BEST Bahn Mi in the city. He put it into Google maps and we were on our way.
Sam felt he needed something to keep him going and we saw aEn savoir plus
Walking tour
13 janvier 2024, Vietnam ⋅ ☁️ 28 °C
After a mad dash from the beers we quickly made our way to the start of our street food walking tour. But not before Sam met Enreco the Italian and invited him and his girlfriend to stay with us ifEn savoir plus
End of the tour
13 janvier 2024, Vietnam ⋅ ☁️ 25 °C
We finished the 3 and a half hour tour with a walk through the flower market.
We had an awesome group and loved sharing all the experiences we've been having and plans for the rest of everyone'sEn savoir plus
Start of the bus trip
13 janvier 2024, Vietnam ⋅ ☁️ 25 °C
We're now on an overnight bus to Da Lat. This is luxury compared to the old Naked Bus overnight buses in NZ!
I'll let you know how luxury it feels after 6 hours!
Welcome to Da Lat
14 janvier 2024, Vietnam ⋅ ☁️ 12 °C
It's 5.45am. We both got a little bit of sleep and we were greeted with these stunning views on arrival.
Egg Coffee
14 janvier 2024, Vietnam ⋅ ☁️ 12 °C
I searched for the best coffee in Da Lat and this was one of them. We wandered down little alley ways with beautifully painted buildings and because it was so early it felt like we had them all toEn savoir plus
Start of The Easy Rider Bike Tour
14 janvier 2024, Vietnam ⋅ ☁️ 19 °C
We booked a last minute Easy Rider - Motorbike Tour around Da Lat Country side. After coffee we got a grab to our hotel and utilised their WC to transform ourselves.
Before we knew it our tour guidesEn savoir plus
Linh Quang Temple
14 janvier 2024, Vietnam ⋅ ☁️ 20 °C
The first stop on our tour was the oldest pagoda in Da Lat, Linh Quang. It was a very peaceful place but we both felt it was a lot more flamboyant than a lot of other temples we've been to with goldEn savoir plus
Bahn Mi Breakfast
14 janvier 2024, Vietnam ⋅ ☁️ 20 °C
Dragon knew as soon as he picked us up that we didn't have full bellies from breakfast so he took us to a great spot on the way out of the city.
Cheaper than chips and absolutely delicious!
Lookout
14 janvier 2024, Vietnam ⋅ ☁️ 21 °C
Not too long later we pulled over onto the side of the road to check out the valley below. At this point we were about 1500 meters above sea level.
The locals in the past used to grow vegetables butEn savoir plus
On top of the World
14 janvier 2024, Vietnam ⋅ ☁️ 22 °C
Dragon and Hung dropped us off on the side of the hill and told us to climb the hill, turn left, and meet them at the bottom or they'd see us tomorrow. It's common for Vietnamese people to get upEn savoir plus
Flower garden
14 janvier 2024, Vietnam ⋅ ☁️ 24 °C
The next stop was a local flower garden with Lillies, daisies, vegetables and roses amongst other things with all the colours of the flowers representing something different.
Dragon talked about howEn savoir plus
Waesel snd Coffee Farm
14 janvier 2024, Vietnam ⋅ ☁️ 26 °C
We made.our way further into the jungle and mountains. We stopped off at a Coffee Farm. Prior to 1975 the area was dense jungle but a lot of people from North Vietnam moved down following the war andEn savoir plus
Linh An Tu
14 janvier 2024, Vietnam ⋅ ☁️ 28 °C
While driving around the small country lanes a massive, and I mean massive Buddha appeared out of nowhere. Another stunning Buddhist Temple full of sculptures and a calming presence.
Dragon explainedEn savoir plus
Elephant Waterfall
14 janvier 2024, Vietnam ⋅ ☁️ 28 °C
Right across the river is the Elephant Waterfalls. This massive body of water is stunning in the surroundings and is such a serene place. We explored the area though still feeling a bit jittery fromEn savoir plus
Lunch
14 janvier 2024, Vietnam ⋅ ☁️ 28 °C
We made our way up the road to a local restaurant. Dragon ordered us the fried rice with chicken with pickles. So simple but soooo delicious. Also sooo cheap - less than $7 for both of us for lunch...
Cuong Hoan Silk
14 janvier 2024, Vietnam ⋅ ☁️ 27 °C
After Dragon told us we had an hour's ride to the next stop we suddenly turned into the Cuong Hoan Silk Factory less than a minute from lunch.
Here they use cocoons from the silk worm to make silkEn savoir plus
Rice Wine
14 janvier 2024, Vietnam ⋅ ☁️ 26 °C
On our way back into Da Lat we stopped at a Rice Wine Maker. This man produces rice wine, snake wine, dead bird wine, coffee, honey and so much more!
The process of making the wine was explained andEn savoir plus
Minority Village
14 janvier 2024, Vietnam ⋅ ☁️ 25 °C
The last stop in the mountains before heading back to Da Lat was where the Minority People now live.
They are used to living up in the mountains and being self sufficient but have made a life downEn savoir plus
Crazy House
14 janvier 2024, Vietnam ⋅ ☁️ 22 °C
We made our way back into Da Lat and the final stop of the tour was the Crazy house. This was designed by a Vietnamese Designer who wanted to create something from her crazy life and creativity.
ItEn savoir plus
Myrtle Hotel
14 janvier 2024, Vietnam ⋅ ☁️ 20 °C
Our accommodation for the night. Out of the city, nice and quiet, clean and a comfy bed!
We quickly showered... Finally! Changed, washed some clothes and headed out for some dinner and exploring.


















































































































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