Time stands still for no man. I'd hoped the exception to this rule would be found in Hoi An, a timeless slice of the orient. Alas, the dates flicked over on my digital calendar just the same as in any other town. After five wonderful nights, it was time to move on. Farewell Hoi An, … Continue reading Au Revoir Hoi An →

Hey there, come pull up a seat and sit with me a while. I'm sipping on a delicious Vietnamese iced coffee with coconut and ice creme, watching the world pass by. Or at least the part of the world that might wander down this particular street in Hoi An. I'm alone with my thoughts. So … Continue reading Sit A While →

There are plenty of small towns around the world that could be referred to as one big museum. Hoi An is one such town, but they have taken the concept one step further. In theory, you need an entrance ticket for Hoi An's historic old town. In practice, you probably don't. At no point were … Continue reading Hoi An’s Big Ticket →

As wonderful as Saigon is, we must move on. Three nights was just about right to see what we wanted to see, although I would not have struggled to fill three weeks. Or even three months. But we don't have the luxury of that sort of free time, so move on we must. Mrs P … Continue reading Hoi An →