One of the highlights of living in the house we are renting is the close proximity to Ba Le market. Ba Le market is a small yet dense and bustling, (non tourist) market just minutes away. Every morning, starting before…
The bounty of food markets of Asia ~ Viet Nam (part 1)
Our recent visit to, and blog post about Colombo’s Pettah Market here in Sri Lanka, reminded us how much we have enjoyed experiencing markets all over the world. Markets are where it’s at when it comes to cultural discovery and…
A ferry trip to Vinh Long (Mekong Delta) where it’s all about the market ~ Viet Nam
Our entry into Vinh Long, further South into the Mekong Delta, is memorable. First is the easiest set of logistics, by local bus from Ben Tre and large ferry over one of the tributaries of the Mekong River. The ferry…
Ho Chi Minh Trail ~ we arrive at our destination ~ Dalat, “the City of Thousands of Pine Trees” ~ Viet Nam
After taking a spill on the motorbike, Peta decides to give her body a chance to rest by taking a mini-bus to our next destination – Dalat, after a week on motorbikes and 700+ kilometers… This turns out to be…
Life on the other side of the Hanoi river, Viet Nam
With this last minute, surprise exchange, we once again rediscover why we like home exchange – because it takes us to places we wouldn’t otherwise go see and meet people we wouldn’t meet. Witness the bridge we cross to the…
Adventures off the beaten path ~ Hoi An, Viet Nam ~ Dry fish and bamboo boats
Finding workshops or production facilities is one of the great adventures to be had in a developing country. Seeing people doing their day jobs, watching the craft come together is a visual delight. Our day trip from Hoi An leads…
Foodie update ~ Market in Hoi An, Viet Nam.
Markets hold a special place in our Green Global Trek. Markets are the very heart of a culture and it is where one can observe and be a part of true daily life. For us, the feeling of being in…
Foodie update ~ Sea snails, Superfoods, and Sweets, Viet Nam
Sea snails Just one of the more intriguing street side vendors… cooked on the street corner with lemon grass and spring onions and served with a spicy chili sauce. Utensil used for spearing the snail and extraction, are small metal…