Oct 14, 2008 - Good Morning VIETNAM!

>“In America, you call it the Vietnam War…In Vietnam we don’t call it that; we call it the Anti-American War” Tony, our Da Nang tour bus guide, 14 Oct 2008 Where you stand is where you sit; it’s all about your perspective on the events that have shaped the world around us. ... Da Nang is the second largest port in Vietnam after Hanoi and is the third largest city with a population of about one million. ... We opted for a half-day tour that went into the city and then out to a rural village to view a side of this country not ordinarily seen by tourists.>“In America, you call it the Vietnam War…In Vietnam we don’t call it that; we call it the Anti-American War” Tony, our Da Nang tour bus guide, 14 Oct 2008 Where you stand is where you sit; it’s all about your perspective on the events that have shaped the world around us. ... Da Nang is the second largest port in Vietnam after Hanoi and is the third largest city with a population of about one million. ... We opted for a half-day tour that went into the city and then out to a rural village to view a side of this country not ordinarily seen by tourists....

Feb 20, 2008 - Hanoi to Da Nang to Hoi An

The flight from Ha Noi to Da Nang was pretty uneventful. ... The first thing we noticed when we arrived in Da Nang was that it was much more modern and there was more evidence of western influence. ... We'll try and do the cyclo thing for a while this morning and then we are off to catch the over night train from Da Nang to Ho Chi Minh (Saigon). ...

Feb 15, 2008 - Cards At Danang Airport

WEDNESDAY 13th FEBRUARY 2008 We arrived at Da Nang Airport some 4 hours before we were due to fly in a somewhat combined 'over anxious' and 'super cautious' mood. ... Da Nang airport was yet another quiet airport experience, compared to the usual chaos and constant streams of queing one associates with any airport back home. ... We just whiled away the hours playing cards. WEDNESDAY 13th FEBRUARY 2008 We arrived at Da Nang Airport some 4 hours before we were due to fly in a somewhat combined 'over anxious' and 'super cautious' mood. ... Da Nang airport was yet another quiet airport experience, compared to the usual chaos and constant streams of queing one associates with any airport back home. ... We just whiled away the hours playing cards....

Jan 9, 2008 - Danang

We flew on Pacific Airlines, a budget carrier operating in southern Vietnam, and arrived in Danang with only a slight delay.We flew on Pacific Airlines, a budget carrier operating in southern Vietnam, and arrived in Danang with only a slight delay....

Nov 12, 2007 - Head back to Da Nang

This update comes to you from rain soaked Da Nang. ... We arrived a couple days ago in Da Nang and spent the night at the Pacific hotel in the downtown district. ... After walking the streets and eating dinner at a noodle shop that Da Nang is known for we headed back to the hotel. ... After our tour ,Ha headed back to Da Nang and Thu, Bill, and I went shopping. ...

Jun 6, 2007 - Lana and Ed

With intentions of meeting Lana and Ed for breakfast, they beat me to the punch.With intentions of meeting Lana and Ed for breakfast, they beat me to the punch....

May 24, 2007 - Hoa's Place - China beach

30 second blog * Beautiful empty china beach!! * Hoa and his gang!! * All the cool people staying!! * Nightly family dinners! * $1 rum leads to crazy things!! Real Blog On the recommendation of Tims sister, Nami, we rocked up at Hoas place at China beach a little annoyed cause we took an extra bus trip we didn't need to.30 second blog * Beautiful empty china beach!! * Hoa and his gang!! * All the cool people staying!! * Nightly family dinners! * $1 rum leads to crazy things!! Real Blog On the recommendation of Tims sister, Nami, we rocked up at Hoas place at China beach a little annoyed cause we took an extra bus trip we didn't need to....

Apr 2, 2007 - ah-sew...the ol' Asian snotball shuffle

I now understand why the Asian hotels supply cozy slippers for their guests.I now understand why the Asian hotels supply cozy slippers for their guests....

Feb 23, 2007 - Marble Mountains, China Beach & Danang, Vietnam

In the morning, we were able to meet up with Lara and Lawrence from New Zealand and catch up on each other's travels since Cambodia.In the morning, we were able to meet up with Lara and Lawrence from New Zealand and catch up on each other's travels since Cambodia....

Jan 24, 2007 - Hoi An

Steeped in history dating back 2200 years but only known to Westerners since the 17th century, Hoi An has been a stopping off point.Steeped in history dating back 2200 years but only known to Westerners since the 17th century, Hoi An has been a stopping off point....

Jan 23, 2007 - Tam Key to Hoi An

Distance: 60km We both managed to get some sleep on the train.Distance: 60km We both managed to get some sleep on the train....

Oct 2, 2006 - Heading for Da Nang today...

According to the volunteer org the clean up is beginning in Da Nang and they ahve moved all the volunteers to a hotel that has power and running water. ... Always useful.According to the volunteer org the clean up is beginning in Da Nang and they ahve moved all the volunteers to a hotel that has power and running water. ... Always useful....