Mai and Chris Travel

One Day in Hue: The Best Walking Route for History and Food Lovers

Explore Hue beyond the famous Citadel. From cycling 40km through peaceful rural trails along the Perfume River to finding the cheapest 2-litre beer in town, here is our guide to a local experience in Hue.

2022.12.01 2026.05.09

Vietnam

Dong Hoi to Hue Train Guide: Schedule, Tickets and Scenic Views

The train is my preferred means of transport and there are several buses a day running from Hanoi to Ho Chi Minh. Travel...

2022.12.01 2026.05.09

Vietnam

Dong Hoi: Meeting Friends and Sightseeing

We spent a few days staying at a friend's hotel in Dong Hoi and exploring the area. Most of the time was spent eating an...

2022.12.01 2026.05.09

Vietnam

How to Get from Hanoi to Dong Hoi: We Flew with Bamboo Airways

There are three main ways to get to Dong Hoi from Hanoi; fly, train or bus. 26 years ago I took the bus, 6 years ago I t...

2022.12.01 2026.05.09

Vietnam

Meeting up with an old friend in Hanoi

We had the pleasure to meet with Tuan, a friend who I had met first in Canada 10 years ago. About four years ago he was ...

2022.11.29

Vietnam

Bia Hoi Hanoi: Where to Find the World’s Cheapest Beer (7,000 VND!)

Hanoi is the place to be to drink fresh, cheap beer! It's called Bia Hoi and it is a popular and refreshing session beer...

2022.11.25 2026.05.08

Vietnam

Getting from Tokyo to Hanoi for Under US$120 with Vietjet Air: Do They Check the Baggage Weight?

Planning a trip from Japan to Vietnam? Read our first-hand experience traveling from Tokyo to Hanoi on a budget. Includes cheap airport transfers to Narita, a review of Vietjet Air, and how to take the #86 airport bus to downtown Hanoi for just 45,000 VND.

2022.11.25 2026.07.07

JapanVietnam

Sakurajima Island Tour in Rain, We were Super Lucky!

Sakurajima Island is only a 15 minute ferry ride away from Kagoshima and it's volcano is very much active. We noticed th...

2022.11.19 2026.07.07

Japan

Kagoshima Walking Tour: Historic Sights, Local Shochu & A Chance Tachinomi Meeting

Discover Kagoshima on foot! Read our slow travel guide featuring a ¥850 fish lunch, historic walks, sweet potato shochu tasting, and a miraculous local meeting.

2022.11.19 2026.07.10

Japan