Author: Susan

Leaving what I now realize was the relative calm of Da Nang, we flew into Hanoi for 5 days.  Holy smokes this place is crazy!!!  Hanoi is the capital of Vietnam Read more →

After 3 weeks in Hoi An and An Bang beach we are back ‘home’ in Da Nang 😎  We have the same corner unit junior apartment as before, just one level down on the 15th floor this time, right below our last apartment.  Read more →

After a week in Hoi An town we moved just 15 minutes away to An Bang beach for a two week stay.  An Bang is considered part of Hoi An and most people staying in Hoi An will take day trips here, Read more →

Hoi An ancient town, located on the banks of the Thu Bon River, dates from the 15th to the 19th centuries.  The town is a UNESCO World Heritage Site and is recognized as a well-preserved example of a Southeast Asian trading port along the Silk Route.  Read more →

This view from our hotel is just what we needed 💕We have been living in cities for the past 3 ½ months and we were desperate for some time by the sea Read more →

Vietnam’s history goes back thousands of years so I’ll try not to get bogged down in too many details.  In 111 BC the Chinese invaded the region leading to 1,000 years of battles between various feudal Chinese dynasties.  The Chinese were ousted in the 10th century Read more →

I must have been feeling flush the day we booked this five-star cruise down the Mekong River, but once in a while its fun to go all out on a luxury travel experience.  Read more →