US Adventure – 2023 Step into the whimsical world of Paddy, the adorable plush Paddington Bear, as he embarks on a delightful journey across the United States. Join him as he discovers iconic landmarks, indulges in culinary delights, and experiences unforgettable moments during his visit to this diverse and vibrant country. Washington, DC New York City Arizona Chicago Happy birthday to me! Follow up from Part 4: Đà Nẵng. The hotel is quite impressive and my room on the 11th floor would probably be equally as impressive, if it weren’t overlooking what seems to be the most derelict part of the city. I stop by the rooftop bar, only to realize that facing the other way would […] Follow up from Part 3: Hội An. The road back remains depressing even by night. The construction fields are all lit and the city itself has turned into a neon paradise. The taxi almost gets us into a collision and ultimately requires my offline map assistance to get to the destination. I finally make it […] I was half expecting the van drive to pick me up again and seize the opportunity to finish my night on the comfy backseat. But instead, I get a sedan with a driver half awake as I am myself… Oh well… I get to see the landscape I could only try to guess at night when I arrived and it’s peaceful enough to quietly transition into the day. My first stop of the day is by the former Đà Lạt train station. The colonial feel is strong despite the swarms of Asian tourists alternating between group pictures by the old engine and selfie stick fights. Here I am – i finally made it to the long-awaited holiday and to the birth place of my grandmother.
Paddington Travels
United States – 2023
Denmark – A Copenhagen Birthday – 2017
So here I am for the first time in Denmark. It’s weird to realise I know so little about a country so close to home, up to the point of being surprised by the fact they are not part of the Eurozone. This make it quite awkward when I try to pay for my first coffee.
Vietnam – The Land of Smiles – Part 5: Hue
Vietnam – The Land of Smiles – Part 4: Đà Nẵng
Vietnam – The Land of Smiles – Part 3: Hội An
Vietnam – The Land of Smiles – Part 2: Đà Lạt
Vietnam – The Land of Smiles, Part 1: Saigon
The city I landed in must have very little in common with what she experienced a century ago. First and foremost, I landed there, while she had to remain on a boat for weeks on end.