(Me = Mighty. Khong = River). A translation we were given when we asked why The Mekong is referred to as simply The Khong in other parts of Asia. The daily high-speed ferry departs from South Vietnam (Chau Doc) at…
As most of us know, Vietnam is renowned for its food. Fresh, tasty, and authentic. The Vietnamese people celebrate food and treat it as a time to get together with friends and family to share various plates of delicious food,…
The Capital of Vietnam Hanoi is one of the most exciting and absorbing cities I have ever visited. The best way I can describe its appeal is to divide our experiences into headings named “Streets.” It is a city very…
aka Saigon Saigon is a city I always wanted to see. During the Vietnam War, I used to imagine journalists holed up in hotel rooms, busy typing or telexing their foreign correspondent reports back to the West. My father was…
Hoi An Hoi An translates as “peaceful meeting place”. And indeed, the city’s serenity was captivating as soon as we disembarked from our 45-minute taxi ride from Danang. History – A UNESCO World Heritage site, the small ancient city of…
Hanoi – Da Nang on the night train Recently selected by Lonely Planet as the leading journey among eight of the world’s great train journeys, The Reunification Express departs twice daily from Hanoi and travels the coastline down to Ho Chi Minh City over…
“Get ready to be enchanted by the irresistible charm of Kuala Lumpur, Malaysia. With its vibrant culture, stunning architecture, and mouth-watering cuisine. This city is sure to captivate your senses and leave you spellbound. Are you ready for an adventure…
In approx. three hundred words, tell us about your fav beach. Could you share your photos, too? My favourite beach is Fun and Vibrant Byron Bay I’m lucky to live a stone’s throw from one of the most beautiful beaches…
Because Mytravelroom is a travel website, I thought you’d enjoy a feature blog about travel. Why do we want to travel – what is it about travel that provides so much pleasure (and sometimes pain) to people? I don’t claim…
It was a life dream. I blame the movies and the soundtracks of my childhood and young adulthood. New York City was always going to be a place I had to see. I needed to be in the city that…
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