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About SUNGRL

This blog was originally set up to share our 9 month adventure around Europe and the USA with friends and family in 2014. On returning to NZ in January 2015 I decided to carry it on so I could continue to share any future travel adventures - it has become my electronic travel diary. I hope you enjoy and get inspired to visit some of the wonderful places we have visited.

Hội An Ancient Town – Hội An, Vietnam

Posted on August 27, 2015 by SUNGRL

Due to a scheduling change at the Spa (it’s a tough life I know), Laura & I were at a loose end for an hour so we decided to take a cyclo tour of Hội An Ancient Town.  We thought … Continue reading →

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Thuan Tinh Island Cooking School – Hoi An, Vietnam

Posted on August 25, 2015 by SUNGRL

On Thursday Laura and I went into Hoi An to join a group going out to Thuan Tinh Island’s Cooking School.  There were six of us in our group and our Chef and Tour Leader Hon handed us all a … Continue reading →

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Danang Golf Club – Danang, Vietnam

Posted on August 24, 2015 by SUNGRL

On Tuesday the 18th August we went next door to play golf at the Da Nang Golf Club.  It is situated on the fledgling central coast of Vietnam amid 150 hectares of dunescape similar to what the world’s first golf … Continue reading →

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Intercontinental Da Nang Sun Peninsula Resort – Da Nang, Vietnam

Posted on August 23, 2015 by SUNGRL

On Wednesday night we decided to treat ourselves to a bit of luxury.  Laura wanted us to all get dressed up and go somewhere nice for dinner.  A splendid idea.  Most of the restaurants in Hoi An are very casual … Continue reading →

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The Hills of Đà Nẵng – Đà Nẵng, Vietnam

Posted on August 23, 2015 by SUNGRL

On Thursday the 13th August we took a Looking Glass Jeep Tour into the Hills of Đà Nẵng.  Jeremy picked us up in his 1980’s restored US Army Jeep, set the iPod to play Good Morning Vietnam and we were … Continue reading →

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Montgomerie Links – Hoi An, Vietnam

Posted on August 8, 2015 by SUNGRL

For the past month we have been enjoying the heat of Vietnam and the spoils of the Montgomerie Links Golf Course.  The course was designed by eight-time European Order of Merit winner and 2010 Ryder Cup-winning captain, Colin Montgomerie.  It … Continue reading →

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The Wet Rice Farmer – HoiAn, Vietnam

Posted on July 28, 2015 by SUNGRL

It’s my birthday and I’ll ride if I want to, I’ll ride if I want to!  A water buffalo that is : )  The water buffalo is referred to as the BMW of Vietnam so it was only fitting really. … Continue reading →

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Vy’s Market Restaurant – a Vietnamese Cooking Experience – HoiAn, Vietnam

Posted on July 24, 2015 by SUNGRL

On Wednesday the 15th July Rod, Janine, Zoe and I did a Vietnamese cooking class.  I had done a similar one when we were last in Vietnam in 2011 so I knew we were in for a treat.  We had … Continue reading →

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Escape to Warmer Climes

Posted on July 20, 2015 by SUNGRL

As much as the SUNGRL loves NZ the SUNGRL does not love NZ winters!  The warm climes and golf courses in Asia beckoned so on Friday the 10th July we departed Napier for Auckland and then Auckland for Singapore.  From … Continue reading →

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The Great Lake Trail – A Taster – Taupo, New Zealand

Posted on June 20, 2015 by SUNGRL

When we did The Timber Trail ride back in February, Ted from Tread Routes said we may also like The Great Lake Trail near Taupo.  I had the opportunity to ride the first 20km last Friday and Kinloch turned on … Continue reading →

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