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Five ways to get your travel mojo
Peter J Smith October 2010
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Monday 18 October 2010
Five ways to get your travel mojo
Following a request from a friend for some travel advice, I explore five opportunities to get started on the road in my article on Travel Generation.
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Five ways to get your travel mojo
Peter J Smith October 2010
Peter J Smith :: Original travel writing, photography and videography
www.theworldtraveller.net
Read the article on Travel Generation
Five ways to get your travel mojo
Peter J Smith October 2010
Peter J Smith :: Original travel writing, photography and videography
www.theworldtraveller.net
Friday 11 June 2010
Slow boats in Laos
If you want to head on through Laos to Luang Prabang by slow boat read on for my article.
After a crazy trip through the mountains between Vietnam and Laos it was great to slow down and admire the view.
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Slow boats in Laos
Peter J Smith June 2010
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After a crazy trip through the mountains between Vietnam and Laos it was great to slow down and admire the view.
Read the article on Travel Generation
Slow boats in Laos
Peter J Smith June 2010
Expert travel advice and tailor made itineraries
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Tuesday 8 June 2010
Hanoi: Gateway to the north
Experience the sounds, sights and smells of Hanoi Vietnam
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Hanoi: Gateway to the north
Peter J Smith June 2010
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Friday 28 May 2010
Vietnam to Laos on the Road to Hell
A madcap ride from Sapa in Vietnam to Muang Khua in Laos, heart in my mouth and eyes wide shut!
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The Road to Hell
Peter J Smith May 2010
Expert travel advice and tailor made itineraries
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Read the article on Travel Generation
The Road to Hell
Peter J Smith May 2010
Expert travel advice and tailor made itineraries
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Monday 17 May 2010
Vietnam: Sapa in the Clouds
High in the mountains of northern Vietnam, a town that captivates and invigorates; this is Sapa.
Read my article on Travel Generation for the scoop
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Peter J Smith May 2010
Expert travel advice and tailor made itineraries
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Read my article on Travel Generation for the scoop
Read the article
Peter J Smith May 2010
Expert travel advice and tailor made itineraries
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Monday 10 May 2010
Slow boats in Laos
Take a slow boat down the rivers and waterways of Laos and experience a more natural way to travel.
Peter J Smith May 2010
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Peter J Smith May 2010
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Saturday 8 May 2010
bac_ha_sunday_market.wmv
In the mountains of North Vietnam the market town of Bac ha comes alive on a sunday morning when the outlying villagers come to town.
Peter J Smith May 2010
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Peter J Smith May 2010
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Kampot and Kep, Cambodia
Sleepy towns in Southern Cambodia, check out the pictures on my Picasa site
Peter J Smith May 2010
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Peter J Smith May 2010
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Phu Quoc Island
Photos of the town of Duong Dong on Phu Quoc Island in Vietnam
Peter J Smith May 2010
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Peter J Smith May 2010
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Mumbai, India
Cricket being played in the public park in Mumbai
Peter J Smith May 2010
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Peter J Smith May 2010
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Friday 7 May 2010
Hanging out in Hoi An
Take a journey to the Ancient City of Hoi An in Vietnam. Sample the local delicacies and drink some cold beers while waiting for that new suit to be made.
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Peter J Smith May 2010
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Read the article on Travel Generation
Peter J Smith May 2010
Expert travel advice and tailor made itineraries
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Friday 30 April 2010
Thursday 29 April 2010
Kampot and Kep, sleepy towns in southern Cambodia
Find out about delicious fried crabs and Kampot pepper in the latest article by Peter J Smith on Travel Generation
Peter J Smith April 2010
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Peter J Smith April 2010
Expert travel advice and tailor made itineraries
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Saturday 17 April 2010
In Search of Paradise: Ko Lanta and Ko Mook
Travel Generation publish my latest article on my search for paradise in the islands of the Andaman Sea.
Travelling in Search of Paradise
Find out about my adventures island hopping from Koh Phi Phi to Ko Lanta and Ko Mook.
Peter J Smith April 2010
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Wednesday 14 April 2010
Vietnam Hostel Suggestions
Looking for a good dorm room in Vietnam?
Here are a few suggestions that are currently popular
Hanoi
Hanoi Backpackers Hostel
$7
Big place, lots of people who are also in Hue Backpackers Hostel and vice versa
Hue
$6
Hue Backpackers Hostel
Hoi An
$5
Hop Yen Hotel
Nha Trang
$7
Backpackers House
Dalat
$7
Peace Hotel 1
Mui Ne
$5
Vietnam Austria House
Saigon
$7
Yellow House - Doesnt exist anymore
Alternative: Me And them hostel $7
Phnom Penh
Nomads
$4
Owner Martin is an english guy who has been living in cambodia for 13 years, does anything for his guests.
Kampot
Cozy Elephant
$2.50
Peter J Smith April 2010
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Here are a few suggestions that are currently popular
Hanoi
Hanoi Backpackers Hostel
$7
Big place, lots of people who are also in Hue Backpackers Hostel and vice versa
Hue
$6
Hue Backpackers Hostel
Hoi An
$5
Hop Yen Hotel
Nha Trang
$7
Backpackers House
Dalat
$7
Peace Hotel 1
Mui Ne
$5
Vietnam Austria House
Saigon
$7
Yellow House - Doesnt exist anymore
Alternative: Me And them hostel $7
Phnom Penh
Nomads
$4
Owner Martin is an english guy who has been living in cambodia for 13 years, does anything for his guests.
Kampot
Cozy Elephant
$2.50
Peter J Smith April 2010
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Expert Travel Advice and Tailor Made Itineraries
Bia Hoi spot in De Tham Saigon
Bia Hoi spot in De Tham Saigon
If you are looking for a good meeting point and fancy a Bia Hoi (cheap Vietnamese drinking spot) with both locals and travellers you can hit a good one off De Tham.
Head down De Tham to the first corner, turn right at the GO2 bar and 50 metres on the right hand side are two together. The one nearest the alley will squeeze you in and with beer at 12,000 dong a litre you cannot go wrong.
Peter J Smith April 2010
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Expert Travel Advice and Tailor Made Itineraries
If you are looking for a good meeting point and fancy a Bia Hoi (cheap Vietnamese drinking spot) with both locals and travellers you can hit a good one off De Tham.
Head down De Tham to the first corner, turn right at the GO2 bar and 50 metres on the right hand side are two together. The one nearest the alley will squeeze you in and with beer at 12,000 dong a litre you cannot go wrong.
Peter J Smith April 2010
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Expert Travel Advice and Tailor Made Itineraries
Getting from Kampot and Kep to Hat Tien and Phu Quoc
Getting from Kampot and Kep in Cambodia to Hat Tien and Phu Quoc in Vietnam
There is some confusion here and little information so let me add some recent experience.
First of all I came from Cambodia to Vietnam although the reverse is just as easy now.
There is at least one tour operator in Kampot and probably several in Sihanoukville now that ply this route.
A bus leaves at around 6am and one at around 9am from Kampot, passing through Kep and heading for the border. The early morning bus is meant to go straight through the border and the later bus will require a change after the Vietnam post.
The road is ok most of the way but I can see that it will turn to mud if it is raining so take that into consideration.
If you are connectiong for a bus in Vietnam there is no worry as the operator will fix you up. If you are trying to get to Phu Quoc however be aware that the times for the boat are immutable! It will not wait! Do not believe anyone who says different and you really really want to get the fast jet boat NOT the slow boat.
Make sure you have confirmed your place on the fast boat and as soon as you arrive in Hat Tien exchange your ticket for the boat ticket and get on immediately, it may well be overbooked!
The agency will sell you a transfer in the office in Hat Tien for the trip between the ferry port on Phu Quoc and the main town or Long Beach. It is only a couple of bucks so do it, it will save you a load of time.
Check out my website for more information
Peter J Smith April 2010
www.theworldtraveller.net
Expert Travel Advice and Tailor Made Itineraries
There is some confusion here and little information so let me add some recent experience.
First of all I came from Cambodia to Vietnam although the reverse is just as easy now.
There is at least one tour operator in Kampot and probably several in Sihanoukville now that ply this route.
A bus leaves at around 6am and one at around 9am from Kampot, passing through Kep and heading for the border. The early morning bus is meant to go straight through the border and the later bus will require a change after the Vietnam post.
The road is ok most of the way but I can see that it will turn to mud if it is raining so take that into consideration.
If you are connectiong for a bus in Vietnam there is no worry as the operator will fix you up. If you are trying to get to Phu Quoc however be aware that the times for the boat are immutable! It will not wait! Do not believe anyone who says different and you really really want to get the fast jet boat NOT the slow boat.
Make sure you have confirmed your place on the fast boat and as soon as you arrive in Hat Tien exchange your ticket for the boat ticket and get on immediately, it may well be overbooked!
The agency will sell you a transfer in the office in Hat Tien for the trip between the ferry port on Phu Quoc and the main town or Long Beach. It is only a couple of bucks so do it, it will save you a load of time.
Check out my website for more information
Peter J Smith April 2010
www.theworldtraveller.net
Expert Travel Advice and Tailor Made Itineraries
Siem Reap and the Temples at Angkor Wat
Hi everyone,
after a long trek around the temples of Angkor Wat I managed to kick out an article for Travel Generation on the famous ruins Read about Angkor Wat and Siem Reap.
Pretty good fun though hot and exhausting, I hope you enjoy it.
Peter J Smith April 2010
www.theworldtraveller.net
after a long trek around the temples of Angkor Wat I managed to kick out an article for Travel Generation on the famous ruins Read about Angkor Wat and Siem Reap.
Pretty good fun though hot and exhausting, I hope you enjoy it.
Peter J Smith April 2010
www.theworldtraveller.net
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Monday 29 March 2010
Life, love and dangerous nights in Patong Beach, Thailand
Another day in paradise?
Read my latest article on Travel Generation.
24 Hours in Patong
Immerse yourself in the seamier side of life in this 24 hour action packed beach destination.
Peter J Smith March 2010
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Read my latest article on Travel Generation.
24 Hours in Patong
Immerse yourself in the seamier side of life in this 24 hour action packed beach destination.
Peter J Smith March 2010
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Tuesday 16 March 2010
Costa Rica - Beaches and Cloudforests
Costa Rica can cost a packet! Check out my latest article on Travel Generation for the skinny on this must see destination.
A true gringo paradise in Central America, Costa Rica prides itself on the richness of its environment; pristine cloud forests, erupting volcanoes, spectacular beaches and adventure pursuits galore. Just one thing…bring money, plenty of money! Okay I am griping but having travelled through some pretty spectacular countryside throughout Central America and enjoyed hospitality at great budget prices it does come as somewhat of a shock to the system when you arrive at “America Lite”.
Read more at Travel Generation
Peter J Smith March 2010
A true gringo paradise in Central America, Costa Rica prides itself on the richness of its environment; pristine cloud forests, erupting volcanoes, spectacular beaches and adventure pursuits galore. Just one thing…bring money, plenty of money! Okay I am griping but having travelled through some pretty spectacular countryside throughout Central America and enjoyed hospitality at great budget prices it does come as somewhat of a shock to the system when you arrive at “America Lite”.
Read more at Travel Generation
Peter J Smith March 2010
Thursday 21 January 2010
Travel News Roundup December 2009
I have a new article on Travel Generation: News Roundup December 2009.
Peter J Smith january 2010
Peter J Smith january 2010
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