What I thought was going to be a few boring days of riding, has turned out to be some of the best and most memorable days I've had in SE Asia. I left Phong Nha slightly apprehensively, unsure whether my bike would hold out after the repairs but at the same time excited for what the next leg of my journey would bring. Although I had a rough idea, I gave up trying to plan an exact place where I would stop for the night. Most places seem to have some kind of hotel ...

I had a nice rest in Phong Nha, albeit a short one- with just 11 days left on my visa, time really is precious and still with so much to see, every day counts. It seems to be an up and coming town, becoming more popular with tourists, especially when it has so much to offer. The town itself is situated within the Phong Nha National Park which is packed with mountains, rivers, waterfalls and caves. There are loads of activities to do here, depending on your budge...

The longer I stay here and the further I travel, the more I begin to love this place. Over the last couple of days I've travelled around 500km, beneath a hot August sun, along the Ho Chi Minh Trail that is a piece of artwork in the form of road. And when I say hot, I mean really hot. Really, bloody hot. When I left Hue it was 39 degrees and that was at 10 in the morning. A few pages in my book have started to fall out because the glue has melted. There are thre...

I wanted to dedicate a blog to the Hai Van Pass although I'm not sure my words will do it justice and I'm not sure the photos will either- I don't have the literary or the photography skills to do so. But needless to say, I've had the best days ride on the road made famous by Top Gear. It was great to get back on the road and on the bike after four days off. It was also quite nice to have a day that was a little cheaper compared to those spent in Hoi An. The pas...

Hoi An has been the highlight of my trip so far. A place I would happily move to or retire in and a place I would recommend anyone to visit. There is a lot to do here and something for everyone, whether it's getting a suit made to measure, learning how to be a Vietnamese chef in a cooking class or just relaxing by the beach- all of which are a lot of fun! We've also caught up with a few friends that we met in Cambodia and HCMC so there's been a lot to celebrate. ...