Sunsets & sunrises just another reason to fall in love with Vietnam
When I travelled from Halong Bay in the north of Vietnam to Saigon in the south last year. It was a magical journey, one that opened my eyes to the beauty that surrounds us.
One of the best value tours in Saigon, Vietnam
My friend was in town, and I thought it would be nice to go on a tour around the city, the city i’ve been living in for the last 5 months.
Day 4 – Let there be rain, oh and a thunder storm for good measure Hai Phong to Ninh Binh
Time to pack up from my apartment in Hai Phong and get moving! Sometimes I wonder if I’m actually from this planet. There was a typhoon forecast for the next day and currently it was pouring down with rain in Hai Phong. It was already 4pm and I had planned on leaving at 2pm! and…
Day 3 – Hai Phong to Chau Ba Vang pagoda, with an amazing trek up a waterfall
The day started with me awake at 5am wanting to visit Du Hang Pagoda, Hai Phong to see the sunrise. I don’t believe there is a better way to start your day than catching the sunrise, there is something inside me that is awakened when I see the sunrise. It’s so powerful and gives me…
Day 2 – This is by far the best sunrise i’ve ever seen in Vietnam #halong2saigon
Early bird catches the worm as they say! Or dogs in my case! 3.30am I set my alarm to wake me up for something truly epic. A sunrise over Ha Long Bay. Now in true Derek fashion, it wasn’t just a simple get up, jump on the bike and find a nice spot, the place…
Day 1 Cat Ba Island, Halong Bay – One Of The Most Majestic Places On Earth #halong2saigon
So let the real journey begin! I’ve wanted to do this unbelievable journey/dream since I watched the Top Gear team do it a few years back. It’s not for the faint hearted and involves 1800km of all kindsa craziness. But anyone who knows me or watches my periscope know that I just want to go…