Holidays are coming 😍

Here in Vietnam, celebrations will soon begin to welcome the new year.

The Vietnamese lunar new year, more commonly known as Tet happens around January and February each year. It's a bit like Christmas back home, families come together and take holidays from work.

Large cities like Saigon and Hanoi change overnight, with many of the people leaving to visit their hometowns.

My Vietnamese friends are always curious what I will do. My first experience of Tet was three years ago. My hosts were so welcoming, even more than usual! I enjoyed traditional foods, rice wine, beer and even Scotch! And of course many laughs!!!

I've been lucky enough to be invited to a few places over Tet. However, It's the first time since August that I've had a few weeks of from teaching.

Before I started teaching, I was in a fortunate position that I could just do what I wanted when I wanted. That changed when I began to work as a Teacher.

So where to go?

Here are my options/thoughts at the moment. I've narrowed it down to this list.

• Motorbike around the Mekong Delta, South Vietnam.
• Motorbike around the southern Highlands of Vietnam.
• Motorbike around the northern mountains of Sapa and Ha Giang.
• Fly to Thailand and have an adventure.
• Crossover to Cambodia, go to Angkor Wat again and visit some of the places I've visited on previous trips to Cambodia.
• Bus to Laos, then hire a bike and explore

So, I've just over a week to decide! Not too long!

Staying in Vietnam is my preference as I've not had a real motorbike journey for three years when I drove from Ha Long to Saigon.

Anyways, just sharing some thoughts, feel free to comment if you have any suggestions 😁

Keep it real
Derek

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