This flight will bring us to the beach and the Gulf of Thailand to do some island hopping and scuba diving.

The Haad Tien Beach Resort is a boutique destination set in a stunning backdrop of beachfront panoramas, featuring its own 380 metre secluded beach situated at the southern tip of Koh Tao. The property contains 70 private villas thoughtfully spaced amongst over 45 acres of land, which features a stunning natural bay, perfect for swimming and snorkeling. http://www.haadtien.com/

This is the beginning of out second leg of our trip. Now we will be in Vietnam experience an all new culture.

Cruise includes all meals and activities. View an example of the cruise itinerary here http://www.paradisecruises.vn/itineraries/halong-bay-3days-2nights-_1.html.

Fronting the scenic Saigon River and only 3-5 minute walk to famous Opera House, Dong Khoi Street and Le Thanh Ton Street for shopping, dining and entertainment, Lotte Legend Hotel Saigon, the most beloved 5-star hotel in Ho Chi Minh City, combines natural beauty and sheer opulence to provide the best for the discerning traveler. The breathtaking resort-setting and its distinctive architectural interior gives a feeling of luxury and tranquility. http://www.lottehotel.com/saigon/en/

Money in this fund will go towards random fees to get into temples, additional activities, and some souvenir shopping.

We have always dreamed of spending time with elephants and this opportunity will truly make our dreams of being an elephant owner a reality, just for a day. Learn more here - http://www.pataraelephantfarm.com/

Rimping Village is located in the city centre, close to the historic attractions the city offers including the famous Night Bazaar and the charming Watgate community by the Ping River. Enjoy an atmosphere of relaxation that is part and parcel of the Northern tradition. A cool, refreshing swimming pool is placed below a huge banyan tree so that guests can absorb the mood of nature while finding relief from the tropical heat. Learn more here - http://www.tripadvisor.com/Hotel_Review-g293917-d677157-Reviews-Rimping_Village-Chiang_Mai.html

Join one of our cooking classes for a real grass roots experience where you learn to master a couple of Thai dishes while encountering life within the Klong Toey community. After pick up at 8:30 am in front of Emporium Suites, we take you to the Klong Toey wet market. There you learn about the local Thai produce, much of which you will use and taste afterwards in your cooking class at Khun Poo’s small cooking school in the slum. Here Khun Poo will teach you several delicious authentic Thai dishes. You can eat your food during the class or we can package it up for you to take home. Afterwards you are welcome to view a small selection of handicrafts, made by women in this area. When you are finished we provide you a ride back to the Emporium Suites, where you will arrive around 1 pm. http://www.cookingwithpoo.com/cooking-classes

If you're looking for a nice place to stay in Bangkok, or searching for a Bangkok Boutique Hotel, there are so many choices that it may be hard for you to decide among them. If your focus is not big chain hotels, but smaller, charming, vintage, kids friendly or “green” hotels that offer unique decor, delicious breakfast and attentive services, as well as a good value, Phranakorn Nornlen is an option you should consider. We are a small hotel situated within the Old Bangkok district, near the Grand Palace, Reclining Buddha, Khaosan Road, China Town and the river shuttle stop at Thewet Pier. http://www.phranakorn-nornlen.com/

One of our favorite things to do is expand our culinary experiences. There is no place better than to do that in Bangkok. Meals in Bangkok will range from a quick bite to eat from a road side stand to a meal at a nice restaurant.

Our trip to Chiang Mai will bring us to the land of temples, Buddhas, and elephants. Chiang Mai is located in Northern Thailand. Inside Chiang Mai's remaining city walls are more than 30 temples dating back to the founding of the principality, in a combination of Burmese, Sri Lankan and Lanna Thai styles, decorated with beautiful wood carvings, Naga staircases, leonine and angelic guardians, gilded umbrellas and pagodas laced with gold filigree. The most famous is Wat Phrathat Doi Suthep, which overlooks the city from a mountainside 13 km away. http://wikitravel.org/en/Chiang_Mai

In Chiang Mai we can eat our way deeper into the Thai culture. One such restaurant is set into a rocky ravine next to a waterfall near Doi Suthep, see picture.

Rated among the world top 10 dive sites, the diving is spectacular with huge boulders and contrasting coral gardens providing a home to manta rays, whale sharks and a huge variety of marine life.

Bo.lan was founded on the belief that the best Thai restaurant should be found in Thailand. Food is heavily attached to the Land and its people therefore Bo.lan believes in following the cooking rituals practised in Thailand for countless years. By utilising the abundance of natural resources and incorporating the geographical diversity Thailand offers, Bo.lan actively strives to serve Thai food at its very best taking full advantage of the fresh and seasonal produce available.

Conveniently located in the Old Quarter, Hanoi Elite Hotel provides restful stays within easy access of tourist attractions. It is a 3-minute walk from Hoan Kiem Lake and offers modern and well-appointed rooms with free internet. Surrounded by local cafés, shops, and markets, the Elite Hotel Hanoi is also just a 10-minute walk from Ga Long Bien train station. The hotel provides an airport shuttle to Noi Bai International Airport, which is located 33 km away. Comfortable rooms with Western bathrooms await guests of the Hanoi Elite. All rooms are air-conditioned and include a flat-screen TV with DVD player as well as free Wi-Fi. A refrigerator with minibar is available. Bicycle rental is available at the hotel, making it easy for guests to explore the area. A concierge and tour desk are on offer to help plan sightseeing trips. After a long day out and about, guests can relax with a massage. A breakfast buffet is available at the hotel restaurant, which also serves lunch and dinner. Room service is available 24 hours. Read more: http://www.lonelyplanet.com/vietnam/hanoi/hotels/hanoi-elite-hotel-4-260400#ixzz31t7umPBd

The first and only motorbike company in Ho Chi Minh City to be developed and managed by professional chef's to meet the desires of serious foodies. http://backofthebiketours.com/

The Mekong Delta forms both the far southern region of Vietnam and one of country's two main ricebowls. Dominated by the Mekong River and its many tributaries, the surrounding lands are comprised of low lying rice paddies and the rivers are bordered by dense mangroves and palms. The tributaries of the hectic Mekong River highway provide a comprehensive network of canals and channels acting as on and off ramps to the main throughfare. By embarking on a comprehensive exploration of the Delta, you will have the opportunity to observe and participate in an extra dimension of Vietnamese life and culture. The attractions to this region of Vietnam include the way in which life exists around the comprehensive river system, the heavy Khmer influence from nearby Cambodia. However much you decide to explore, cruising up one of the many rivers, as the sun sets over the distant coconut trees, is a truly remarkable experience that will stay with you forever. http://www.waterbuffalotours.com/

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Discover the heart and soul of North West Vietnam in one of the most ethnically diverse parts of the world. Encounter history, both ancient and modern, and witness the unbelievable splendour of the famed rice terraces.

This GoPro will help us capture our honeymoon in its entirety.