PHOTO OF THE DAY 2015: Dodging Motorbikes in Ho Chi Minh City By WAVEJourney One of the biggest challenges in Ho Chi Minh City, Vietnam is navigating traffic and dodging motorbikes whilst attempting to cross the road. There are millions of motorbikes in the city, but thankfully, they are adept at going around pedestrians. We […]
PHOTO OF THE DAY 2015: Bicycle in Hoi An, Vietnam By WAVEJourney One of the most common modes of transportation in Vietnam is the bicycle. Hoi An’s Old Town is a UNESCO World Heritage Center and is located on the coast of the East Sea in South Central Vietnam.
WJ Tested: The Nam Hai Review – Day 3 The Nam Hai 5-Star luxury resort and spa is located in Hoi An, Vietnam MORNING MEDITATION CLASS Yesterday, the 7 AM morning meditation class had been a wonderful way to start our day, so we decided to make the most of our time at The Nam […]
Romance and Nostalgia in Halong Bay with Emeraude Classic Cruises What do limestone karsts, clear turquoise water, Indochina junks and a UNESCO World Heritage Site have in common? WJ paid a visit to Halong Bay in the Gulf of Tonkin off the coast of Northern Vietnam to discover the answer. In December 2013 (winter in […]
Uniworld Timeless Wonders of Vietnam & Cambodia Cruise: Killing Fields DAY 7: INCLUDED EXCURSION TO CHOEUNG EK KILLING FIELDS AND S-21 PRISON An included morning excursion to the killing fields located in the countryside near Phnom Penh was very sobering. Although the site is only about 15 km away, it was almost an hour-long drive […]
Uniworld Timeless Wonders of Vietnam & Cambodia Cruise: Chau Doc DAY 5: CHAU DOC, VIETNAM This morning’s included excursion on our Uniworld Mekong River cruise took us to Chau Doc, Vietnam. Our groups were picked up from River Orchid by speedboat and at 8 AM we were cruising along the small canals and river en-route […]
Uniworld Timeless Wonders of Vietnam & Cambodia Cruise: Sa Dec DAY 4: SA DEC, VIETNAM Following a fascinating morning excursion to Cai Be we were ready for lunch aboard Uniworld River Orchid. A delightful hot and cold lunch buffet was available in the Dining Room from 12:30 PM to 1:30 PM – we were definitely […]
Uniworld Timeless Wonders of Vietnam & Cambodia Cruise: Cai Be DAY 4: CAI BE, VIETNAM Wanting to take advantage of our first morning aboard Uniworld River Orchid before most other passengers rose, we were on the sun deck just after 6 AM and enjoyed coffee and pastries as the sun came up. The Dining Room […]
WJ Tested: The Nam Hai Review – Day 2 The Nam Hai 5-Star luxury resort and spa is located in Hoi An, Vietnam MORNING MEDITATION CLASS Waking to the distant sound of waves crashing on the beach as the sun began to rise made it a piece of cake for us to join the 7 […]
La Residence Hotel & Spa Hue, Vietnam Formerly the residence of the French Colonial Governor, La Residence Hotel & Spa is now a 5-star luxury boutique hotel situated in a quiet location along the Perfume River. The 1930s Art Deco architecture, styling and ambiance provide a unique and elegant atmosphere while guests still enjoy the […]
March 2019 Travel Tips and Tales Newsletter By WAVEJourney Greetings! Spring is here in the Northern Hemisphere and WJ has big travel plans! How about you? Chat with us and let us know where you’re going, what you’re doing, and ask for the advice and travel tips you need to enhance your adventures. After a […]