Jonny Platt
Hometown:
Bath, UK , United Kingdom
Biographical Info:
I lived in Saigon, Vietnam as a VSO volunteer for two years. I worked in a local Vietnamese organisation organising events, and fundraising to support their work offering shelter and vocational training to street children. I was kept very busy but was lucky enough to see a fair bit of the country over the two years I spent there.
I have travelled in India many times, though recently have only managed short trips - I would love to spend a larger amount of time learning about the country and getting involved in some community projects there. I visited Thailand a very long time ago, and can remember little. I have heard nothing but good things about Laos and it is very high on my list of priorities for the next trip!
I never thought I was one for cities until I moved to Saigon - I love the countryside, the breathtaking scenery and the chance to get to know people better in rural areas, versus the hustle and busle of the city.. but now I think the key to cities it to dedicate enough time to really get to know it - no fleeting 2 day stopovers for me any more!
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Jonny Platt's Recent Contributions
Luxury Hotels in Hoi An and China Beach, Danang
Jonny Platt - jonnyp [502]
A list of hotels and resorts in Vietnam's Da Nang and Hoi An area.
Destinations:
Hoi An |
Da Nang |
Vietnam
Topics:
Travel |
Beaches & Resorts
Mui Ne - A great escape from Saigon
Jonny Platt - jonnyp [502]
Although I used to have an aversion to particularly resorty destinations, over the years I came to love Mui Ne for the escape it offered from Saigon. Although it could take six hours by bus or train...
Destinations:
Phan Thiet |
Vietnam |
Mui Ne
Topics:
Travel |
Beaches & Resorts |
Nature
Delicious seafood in Nha Trang
Jonny Platt - jonnyp [502]
For a great seafood dinner in Nha Trang , I recommend heading to the Sea Pearl. With a combination of a great view, delicious, fresh fish and a beautiful ride from town - plus very reasonable prices ...
Destinations:
Nha Trang |
Vietnam
Topics:
Food |
Travel |
Beaches & Resorts
Kites, Karoke and Popcorn
Jonny Platt - jonnyp [502]
Perhaps I was a little rude about Buon Ma Thuot in the last post - yes, it was initially uninspiring with its beautiful concrete architecture, but actually on exploring it one evening we came across a...
Destinations:
Buon Me Thuot |
Vietnam
Topics:
Culture |
People
Dray Sap Falls and Yok Don National Park
Jonny Platt - jonnyp [502]
Several years ago we visited Buon Ma Thuot on a trip from Dalat through the central highlands. Although sadly I have no photos, the drive from Dalat to BMT was one of the most beautiful of my life,...
