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Brunswick Travel & Tour is a family owned business founded and run by Zoe Tyros. In 1995 Zoe placed her faith in a travel agent to organise a special family holiday to Sydney to celebrate her mother’s first visit from China. Unfortunately the holiday turned out to be a disaster and something that Zoe and her family remember to this day. Zoe’s desire to become a travel agent was fuelled by this bad experience and sparked her determination to always offer a high level of service to help make customer’s holiday dreams come true. After finishing her diploma in travel and tourism at the William Angliss Institute, Zoe worked as a domestic and international travel consultant at a travel centre in her local area before opening Brunswick Travel & Tour in 2002. Zoe strongly believes that travel choices are very personal, reflecting a customer’s desires and lifestyles. She consistently offers a high level of service, placing the utmost importance on each client’s individual needs. Over the years she has established many long term relationship with clients. Most of Zoe’s new customers come through referrals from extremely happy existing customers.

05/11/2026

🚂 HANOI TRAIN STREET 2026🇻🇳

You’ve seen the viral videos: a train scraping past tiny plastic stools, inches from your egg coffee. But here’s what the reels don’t tell you—Train Street is not a theme park. It’s a working railway, and the rules have changed.

Is it open? Sort of. It sits in a legal grey area. Cafés are still serving, but police barricades and controllers are a daily reality. The only reliable way in is as a paying customer of a trackside café—the owners will es**rt you past the barriers and seat you safely.‌‌

⚠️ The Golden Rule: This is active rail infrastructure. Trains do not stop for photos. When the café owner tells you to pull in your chair, you do it immediately. Keep bags, phones, and tripods off the tracks—a train recently knocked a phone from a tourist’s hand.‌

⏰ Train times?
Treat any schedule as a guess. No official timetable exists. Ask your café owner on the day—they are the only reliable source. Arrive 20–30 minutes early, order an egg coffee or local snack and wait.‌‌

30/10/2026

🌄 SAPA, VIETNAM:
Where the clouds meet the rice terraces 🌾

Some places you visit. Sapa, you feel.

Perched 1,600 meters high in the Hoang Lien Son mountains, this is Vietnam’s trekking capital—a world of misty peaks, emerald valleys, and villages where time moves to the rhythm of the harvest .‌

Here’s why Sapa belongs on your bucket list 👇

🏔️ Stand on the “Roof of Indochina”
Ride the cable car to Fansipan (3,143m) and watch the world unfold beneath you—layered mountains, drifting clouds, and temples above the sea of mist .‌‌

🥾 Trek the Muong Hoa Valley
Walk the classic route from Sapa through Lao Chai and Ta Van—12km of rice terraces, mountain streams, and villages of the Black H’Mong and Giay people . This isn’t just a hike; it’s a window into living culture.‌‌

🌾 Chase the golden season
September and October are pure magic—the terraces turn amber before harvest, the skies clear, and the whole valley glows . Spring (March–May) brings mild weather and mirror-like flooded paddies .‌‌‌

🍲 Eat like a local
Warm up with salmon hotpot, smoky grilled pork skewers, five-color sticky rice, and—for the brave—thang co, the traditional Hmong stew .‌‌

💡 Good to know:
• Best weather: March–May & September–November
• Bring warm layers—it gets cold at night, even in summer
• Hire a local guide; trails are muddy and unmarked
• Carry cash for villages and small stops ‌‌‌

How to get there from Hanoi:
There are overnight trains to Sapa, but I find Limousine vans offer most comfortable and convenient way to get there, has spacious, reclining seats the journey takes about 5 to 5.5 hours directly to Sapa.

Place to stay:
Hotel de la Coupole Sapa - MGallery Collection, cost around $200 per night, offered memorable experience.

06/10/2026

**Ba Na Hills: A Day Above the Clouds 🌥️🌉

If you’re in Da Nang, Ba Na Hills is one of those places that feels almost unreal. About 45 minutes from the city, it sits nearly 1,500 m above sea level — so the air is cool, the clouds drift by, and the whole place feels like a mix of mountain resort, European village, and theme park.

Highlights of the day:
• 🚠 Cable car ride — one of the world’s longest, with incredible jungle and cloud views.
• 🌉 Golden Bridge — the giant stone hands are even more impressive in person. Go early to avoid the crowds and catch the morning mist.
• 🏰 French Village — cobblestone streets, colorful buildings, cafés, and street performances. It really feels like a little Europe in Vietnam.
• 🎠 Fantasy Park — a huge indoor amusement area, great for families or a break from the heat.
• 🛕 Linh Ung Pagoda — peaceful, spiritual, and offers beautiful panoramic views.
What I ate:
The buffet was convenient and had plenty of options. I also loved the beef noodles and the French pastries — perfect for a cool mountain day.

Tips for your visit:
• Go early, ideally before 8:30 AM, to enjoy the Golden Bridge with fewer people.
• Bring a light jacket — it’s 6–8°C cooler than Da Nang.
• Wear comfortable shoes; there’s a lot of walking.
• Buy tickets online to save time.
• Check the weather. Rain can bring fog, but it also gives the place a mysterious, dreamy vibe.
• Weekdays are quieter than weekends.
• If your ticket includes the new 3-day validity, you can split your visit over two days and take it slow.

05/10/2026

Getting from Da Nang to Hoi An is easy! Book a ride with Grab app, it’s only about 30 km, and usually takes 45–60 minutes depending on traffic.

🏮 The Ancient Town — Wander streets glowing with hundreds of colorful silk lanterns. Every corner is a postcard. Every evening feels like a festival.

🍜 The Food — This is Vietnam's culinary heart. Slurp Cao Lau noodles, bite into crispy White Rose dumplings, and don't leave without a Banh Mi from a legendary street stall.

✂️ Tailor Heaven — Get a custom suit, dress, or ao dai made in 24 hours for a fraction of what you'd pay at home. Trust me, you'll want one of everything.

🚲 Rice Fields & Countryside — Cycle past water buffalo, lush green paddies, and sleepy villages. It's the Vietnam you've dreamed about.

🛶 Lantern Boat Rides — Float down the Thu Bon River at sunset, release a lantern, and make a wish. Pure magic.

27/09/2026

💥Singapore Airlines has officially taken top honours at the 2026 Skytrax💥

Voted on by millions of passengers worldwide, the global win marks the ninth time the carrier has secured the world's best airline title.

27/09/2026

Meeting with hill tribes of the heartwarming local of Sapa Vietnam was one of the highlights on my Vietnam trip, they guide treks and sell handmade crafts to tourists who find their culture very interesting.

27/09/2026

From Saigon flight less than 1.5 hours you will be at lovely costal city of Da Nang in central Vietnam. Just days ago, Lonely Planet named it among its Best in Travel 2027 destinations, praising its “laid-back city beaches and UNESCO stops”. Having spent 3 nights at this central Vietnamese gem, I can confirm: the hype is deserved.

Suggested luxury stay:
InterContinental Danang Sun Peninsula Resort.

This is a world-renowned, luxury multi-level beachfront resort nestled in the lush hills of the Son Tra Peninsula in Vietnam.
✅Layout and Design:
Four Tiers: The property spans four vertical levels—Heaven, Sky, Earth, and Sea.Nam Tram
✅Funicular:
A complimentary cable car/railway system connects all levels of the resort.
✅Architecture:
Designed by visionary architect Bill Bensley, showcasing a striking blend of Vietnamese vernacular design and bold monochrome high-contrast aesthetics.

24/09/2026

Everyone warned me about crossing the street in Saigon. I thought they were exaggerating. They weren't.

You stood at the edge of the curb for what felt like forever, watching the endless stream of motorbikes with growing dread. After couple of days you get used to it.

24/09/2026

Why Saigon Should Be Your Next Destination?

Saigon awakens every sense. The aroma of sizzling street food mingles with the scent of jasmine and exhaust. The sound of motorbike horns creates a symphony unique to this city. The sight of French colonial architecture standing proudly beside gleaming skyscrapers tells a story of resilience.

What I love most about Saigon is it’s food lover's paradise, you will find tea house and coffee shop in every corner, from the humble street-side phở stall to elegant rooftop restaurants overlooking the Saigon River, every meal is an adventure, don’t forgot to try salted caramel coffee and egg coffee what Vietnam famous for.

15/09/2026

New add Edit: I totally forgot Sapa, when in Hanoi take private Limousine to Sapa it means exploring misty mountain peaks, cascading golden rice terraces, and vibrant ethnic minority villages in the Hoang Lien Son range. Explore Fansipan by taking cable car to the peak, known as the "Roof of Indochina," stands at an elevation of 3,147 meters.

Two weeks in Vietnam changed my perspective completely. From South to North, the food, the landscapes, and the people are incredible. If you have 15 days, here is how you can experience the magic!

Southern Vietnam:
Ho Chi Minh City / Saigon): Dive into the fast-paced energy of Saigon. Visit the historical War Remnants Museum and try street food in District 1.
Take a day trip in Mekong Delta: Float on narrow canals, visit fruit orchards, and taste local coconut candy.

Central Vietnam:
Fly into Da Nang, you could ride a bicycle through green rice fields to Hoi An Ancient Town. Watch the glowing lanterns light up the streets at night and get custom clothes made by local tailors.

Take a day trip to Sun World Ba Na Hills by arriving early to beat the crowds and taking the world-record cable car straight up to the famous Golden Bridge, visit French village, have mouth watering buffet lunch at four season restaurant.

Northern Vietnam:
Arrive in the capital Hanoi. Walk around Hoan Kiem Lake, sip rich egg coffee, and get lost in the busy Old Quarter, visit train street narrow residential alley where a train line passes just inches away from houses and trackside cafés.

Take an overnight cruise through the stunning limestone islands of Ha Long Bay, then head to Ninh Binh for peaceful boat rides through green karst mountains.

Return to Hanoi to buy your last souvenirs and head home with a camera full of memories.

I will share photos of this trip in the next few days.

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