Vietnamese Travel – Paul’s TEFL Adventures

Sapa part II

For Part 1 on Sapa, click here For the book entry on Sapa, click here 07-APR-2018 Ultimately it was going to be hard following up the previous Sapa post. Between all the dancing, drinking and stargazing, I thought I had had my fill of adventure. But that said, the following day also featured its shareContinue reading “Sapa part II”

Sapa

Note from the future: I got a job in the time between my book post of Sa Pa and this post. It turned out to be a position that ate up all of my free time and it made work on this site during my free time difficult. That being said I felt the needContinue reading “Sapa”

From the book: Sapa

06/07-APR 2018 Heading to Sapa. The week has been one long week of speaking tests, loud students and broken TA’s. At least its over, and not particularly difficult. We will see how the written tests fare next week. I am writing this section on a ‘night bus’. It has bunk beds of reclined seats. InContinue reading “From the book: Sapa”

Cat Ba Island (Part 2)

For the written extract of Cat Ba, click here. For Part 1 of Cat Ba, click here. Looking from the peak, it felt like Cat Ba as a trip was split neatly in two. The first part was definitely the adventurous half, with motorbiking, discovering places at our own pace and just enjoying the landscape.Continue reading “Cat Ba Island (Part 2)”

Cat Ba Island (Part 1)

For the written account in the book, click here. Cat Ba island is a place I think of that’s overlooked in the grand scheme of Northern Vietnamese travel. I feel that if Ha Long Bay had a cruise that was of poorer quality than the Oasis Bay Cruise, then I would have placed Cat BaContinue reading “Cat Ba Island (Part 1)”

From the book: Cat Ba Island

01-Apr-2018 It has been a long time since I recorded an entry in this book. Maybe its the hectic, long day nature of Vietnam. Maybe its the way I have stayed in Hanoi longer than expected. Most others have taken weekend breaks away to Sapa and Ninh Binh. This weekends trip to Cat Ba IslandContinue reading “From the book: Cat Ba Island”

Tết 2018 (Part 5): The laidback ending

Part 1 of tết 2018 can be read here Part 2 of tết 2018 can be read here Part 3 of tết 2018 can be read here Part 4 of tết 2018 can be read here 17/18-Feb-2018 The holiday was winding down. the massive fireworks had launched, the day trips to Huế and the Marble MountainsContinue reading “Tết 2018 (Part 5): The laidback ending”

Tết 2018 (Part 4): Huế city

Part 1 of tết 2018 can be read here Part 2 of tết 2018 can be read here Part 3 of tết 2018 can be read here 16-Feb-2018 If ever there was a day that didn’t need a hangover on the holiday, this was it: with a bus leaving at 8 and a full dayContinue reading “Tết 2018 (Part 4): Huế city”

Tết 2018 (Part 3): New Year’s Eve at Hội An

Part 1 of tết 2018 can be read here Part 2 of tết 2018 can be read here 15-Feb-2018 It had been a few days but I had really settled into the rhythm of the holiday by now, and was enjoying my time here. There was always a blue sky and sunshine to welcome meContinue reading “Tết 2018 (Part 3): New Year’s Eve at Hội An”

Tết 2018 (Part 2): The Marble Mountains and Hội An

Part 1 of tết 2018 can be read here 14-Feb-2018 The next day was glorious. I opened my hotel room curtains at an early hour to see the sun burning itself brightly onto the beach. It looked like Baywatch with the glittering sea, palm trees and beach huts. I was ready for the day, excitedContinue reading “Tết 2018 (Part 2): The Marble Mountains and Hội An”