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Malaysia

Kuala Lumpur

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We treated ourselves to a nice hotel in Malaysia, and enjoyed some sightseeing in the capital of KL, before flying to Australia!

Admiring the impressive Petronas Twin Towers
View from the top of KL Menara, overlooking the Twin Towers
Spending the afternoon by the pool at our resort
Chilling out in the sun
Craig working out in the hotel gym while Lindsey sunbathes
Sultan Abdul Samad Building
A walk through the park
Stopping to check out the deer!
Resting by the city lake after a long day’s sightseeing
Vietnam

Ho Chi Minh City

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Our last stop was the memorable metropolis of Ho Chi Minh City, formerly Saigon, the largest city in Vietnam

Interesting day at the War Remnants Museum
One of the outdoor exhibits
Grounds of the Reunification Palace
Outside the Saigon Notre‑Dame Basilica
Night time view of the city from Bitexco Tower Skydeck
Vietnam

Nha Trang

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We enjoyed visiting the coastal city of Nha Trang, Vietnam’s most popular beach resort-town

Exploring the town centre
Nha Trang Beach
A trip to the Po Nagar Cham Towers, remnants of the Cham kingdom
View of the bay, overlooking Nha Trang from the towers
One of the temples
Vietnam

Hanoi

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We reached Vietnam around the first week in October 2013 and our first port of call was the country’s bustling capital city

Day sightseeing in Hanoi, first stop at the Ho Chi Minh Mausoleum
Walking round the Presidential Palace grounds
One Pillar Pagoda
The wreckage of an American B-52 bomber in Huu Tiep Lake, left as a historical attraction
Laos

Luang Prabang

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Luang Prabang kept us busy for a number of days, visiting the temples of the ancient town and amazing waterfalls nearby

Breakfast by the river in Luang Prabang
Golden City Temple
Viewpoint from the top of Mount Phousi
Reclining Buddha
Kaung Si Falls
Tad Sae Waterfall
Watching the elephants
Laos

Vientiane

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We enjoyed sightseeing in the French inspired city of Vientiane, the capital of Laos

Catching glimpse of the Mekong River after crossing the border into Laos
Wat Si Saket
Wat Si Saket
Patuxai, known as Victory Gate, the city’s Arc de Triomphe replica
Overlooking Lane Xang Avenue from the top of the monument
Watching the sun go down over the Mekong
Capturing the nice sunset
Thailand

Sukhothai

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We spent a couple of days in the historical city of Sukhothai.  Hired bikes and cycled around the world heritage listed park exploring the ancient temple remains.

Sukhothai Historical Park
Walking around the temple ruins
Cycling round the park
Big Buddha
Close up of the impressive ruins
Cycling past the large lake on to the next temple
Stopping to get a snap of the massive lily pads
Can you see the Buddha peeking through..?
Thailand

Chiang Mai

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We enjoyed our time in the cultural city of Chiang Mai in northern Thailand, visiting more temples and exploring the hilltribe villages

First day sightseeing in Chiang Mai – visit to Wat Tao temple
Entrance to Wat Chedi Luang
Outside the Chedi ruins
Temple within the Chedi grounds
Wat Phra Sing
Iron Bridge lit up at night
Cycling through the Old City
Old City walls
About to climb the steps to Wat Phra That Doi Suthep
Walking round the temple
Bhubing Palace Gardens
Viewpoint on Doi Suthep
Admiring the lovely view
Hmong Village
Walking through the village gardens
Watching the koi carp fish
Stopping at a nearby waterfall for a picture