A treasure trove of tips for visiting Vietnam
Now, there are blog posts and there are blog posts, and Flynn Lund’s latest update on her adventures in Asia is one mother of an interesting, informative insight into Vietnam. Packing in over 3,000 words worth of hints and highlights, Flynn’s post is essential reading for anyone interested in visiting the historic region.
In UNESCO heritage town Hoi An she finds a local tailor to whip her up a stunning coat, blouse and silk dress before hitting some culture in the form of the ‘My Son’ temples and sampling the magical, lantern-strewn evening ambience.
Stopping off for a spot of yoga in Hue, Flynn and her travel buddy Chloe head on to the capital Hanoi, exploring the labyrinthine back streets of the ‘truly cryptic’ Old Town. A cruise through Halong Bay is a particular highlight, as is the Ho Chi Mind Museum and a memorable meal of snake!
Flynn also coins a brilliant term for some of the manky student travellers they meet on their way:
the blinking ‘Bearded Brigade’. What, what?? I hear you cry! Yes, this is a new species of male that we have encountered on our travels. Hairy, dirty and generally disgusting….Honestly, STA travel ought to provide a ‘how to stay clean on your travels’ kit for boys - complete with a razor and foot scrubber.
Most, most excellent idea. I’ll suggest it to them. So, if you’re a clean, curious culture vulture with a passion for the east, follow Flynn for more in-depth blogging as she heads into China.
