Mui Ne- a low-key, quiet beach town knon for its impressive red and white sand dunes. Our bus to Mui Ne was quite a surprise, the trip was only 4 hours long but we got the 'sleeper' bus. So there is Russel trying to fit in the sleeper 'tube' that he was assigned to (the upper tube). He was just too tall and ended up on his side with his knees be...

Tanya has discovered the wonder that is shopping in Vietnam, specifically the Dong Khoi district, near our hotel. We both agreed that if we were working, we would spend at least 4 days just ordering clothing. The prices are unbelievable, especially when considering what you would pay for something similar in the US. The fabrics have also been ve...

MUI NE There are a few sights in Mui Ne for those bored of the beach, some of which I visited today. Many of the hotels and cafes offer 'tours' of local sights for over $10 a day. However, you will find locals, especially those around your hotel, that will take you to the Sand Dunes, Fishing Village, and Waterfall for 50,000 Dong (about 2.50 Ste...

SAIGON & MUI NE I spent Monday in Saigon, visiting the Cholon area and going swimming in the afternoon. There is a pretty big pool in Cong Vien Van Hoa Park. There is a sports club there with quite a lot of sports on offer. The pool seems to be used by schools too, so I got quite a lot of attention from kids asking to borrow my goggles or tr...