You, Me & Friends “Favourite Tastes” ***Dong Ba Market***
Vietnam & The Lost City of Angkor-Oct19 After spending the morning exploring the Hue Citadel and cruising on the Perfume River, we took our coach to Dong Ba market – the oldest market in all of Vietnam. Dong Ba is a huge labyrinth of stalls and narrow passageways. Food smells everywhere, with large bubbling pots […]
You, Me & Friends “Amazing Places” ***Ha Long Bay***
Day 4 of our ‘Vietnam and The Lost City of Angkor’ Tour saw us head for Ha Long Bay, nestled along the northeastern coast of Vietnam. Renowned for its emerald waters, towering limestone pillars, and lush green islands, Ha Long Bay is a UNESCO World Heritage Site, and a must visit destination for travellers seeing […]
You, Me & Friends ” Culture & History” ***Hoa Lo Prison-Hanoi Hilton***
Vietnam & The Lost City of Angkor Oct19: We spent the afternoon exploring the infamous “Hanoi Hilton”. The pseudonym came from the locals when the US airmen that were shot down had to be treated by Geneva convention rules, which were far better than any of the local civilians were living. Originally known as Hoa […]
You, Me & Friends “Art & Culture” ***MONA-The Museum of Old and New Art***
Apr 23: After spending the morning at the Saturday Salamanca Markets on Day 11 of our Taste of Tasmania Tour, we all boarded the van and made our way to MONA – The Museum of Old and New Art. A subterranean treasure trove of contemporary art, “MONA” is not just a museum; it’s an immersive […]
You, Me & Friends “Favourite Places” ***The Nut in Stanley***
April 2023: Day 7 of our “Taste of Tasmania” Tour saw an early start for some, attending the ANZAC Day Dawn Service. At 9am, we all boarded the coach and headed to the North West of the island. An hour travelling, and we reached the town of Stanley, whose most prominent feature is “The Nut” […]
You, Me & Friends “History & Culture” ***Sarah Island***
April 2023 “Taste of Tasmania” Tour After a great breakfast at Latitude 42 on day 9 of our tour, we wandered down to the waterfront to board our red World Heritage cruise catamaran. Our VIP seats had been reserved on the 2nd deck by the windows, with morning tea and lunch included. We sailed from […]