Tag Archives: Vietnam

Pho not included?! For the best value, be sure to read the fine print.

Posted on September 6, 2011 by Classic Journeys

I just received an email from one of our fine competitors. (No names here, to protect the innocent.) In it, they describe their 18 day tour of Indochina, and tout the leisurely nature of the exploration. Since Vietnam, Cambodia and … Continue reading →

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Elephants Never Forget…And Neither Do The People Who Ride Them

Posted on August 12, 2011 by Edward Piegza

During our visit to Indochina last April, my family and I fell in love with Laos…more specifically, the residents of its ancient capital, Luang Prabang, and the surrounding countryside. The non-human inhabitants were fascinating, too, and we were thrilled to … Continue reading →

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Traveling with dietary restrictions, limitations, and preferences

Posted on March 23, 2011 by Edward Piegza

My brother and sister-in-law lived in Hong Kong as expatriates in the 1990’s. They made use of its location to travel throughout Asia, including to Vietnam and Cambodia, Thailand, India from the Taj to Rajasthan, and China from Shanghai to … Continue reading →

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When pigs fly! (Or at least ride a motorcycle…)

Posted on November 29, 2010 by Edward Piegza

We were walking from one small village to another – I think outside DaNang – and as we were on the edge of town, about to cross the rice paddies, this guy (with only one hand) pulls up on a … Continue reading →

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