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I am the lizard king... I can do anything
call_me_rhia Says: I am the lizard king... I can do anything. This surely appies to the red lizards on the islands... I have noted two sorts of lizards, the red ones and the green-greyish ones... the red ones seem to dominate, chasing all the others away and ignoring the dogs chasing them......
call_me_rhia Says: Given the fact that you will spend most of your time in beach or water activites, and that there is really not many other options anyway, you can spend some time admiring the beautiful flowers and plants on the island.You may even walk the path all around it, it takes about...
call_me_rhia Says: Swim, snorkel, sunbathe... this is all you have to do on Whale Island, and it is beautiful to spend a couple of days doing nothing... just recharging the batteries, enjoying the views, walking and relaxing by the beach.No honking motorbike, no unfamiliar or familiar noises,...
Whale Island Bungalows: small bungalows on the beach
call_me_rhia Says: The only accommodation option on Whale Island doesn't come at a cheap price... most stay in bungalows, but families or groups can stay in a larger house-style construction, which is a little bit cheaper... Forget the photos on their website, the bungalows are more basic than...
Whale Island restaurant: the only option..
call_me_rhia Says: The only food option on the island is provided by the Whale Island restaurant... and it is inclusive in the room price - that is three meals a day. Drinks are extra. While the food is plentyful, the cuisine is very much French-oriented, which one may or may not like.One...
Whale Island bar: enjoy the sunsets
call_me_rhia Says: The most amazing sights, on an island full of amazing sights (both overwater and underwater) are the sunsets... the most incredible I have ever seen. First it starts with the water, which channge colour and turn into all shades of pink of purple, then the sky starts to...
Whale Island bar: not much to do, except... playing pool or cards
call_me_rhia Says: Let's face it, nightlife on Whale Island is more thna non-exixtent... it's dead... and there's no television, either. The only thing you can do is sit at the bar, have a drink or two, play cards or other board games, or else pool - on a very old table. But don't liger around...
call_me_rhia Says: Whale Island is a privately-owned island, hence no transportation is available unless you stay on the island. In this case, included in the price, you have transportation from Nha Trang to Dam Mon pier by car, and then from Dam Mon Pier to the island by boat. The boat trip...
call_me_rhia Says: If you go to Whale Island do not forget to bring "coral shoes"... there are many massive sea urchins which can be painful if you step on them. Aside from this you'll only need a swimsuit. Bring all the medicines you may need, as there is nowhere to go and buy some An...
call_me_rhia Says: Dam Mon must be the smelliest place in Vietnam... in its harbour the smell - actually stink - of fish is unbearable... because of the fish sauce factories located there... and yet it's one of the most scenic spots I have seen in the country...Forget Mui Ne... it's not the...
call_me_rhia Says: Swimming at Whale island is wonderful.. perfect water, very clear and calm and no jellyfish, at least in July. The water is neither too shallow nor too deep, and there's no boats are aquascooters to worry about. it's really suitable for all, including children and...
call_me_rhia Says: Whale Island is a great place to snorkel... you can join the morning snorkeling boat trip or else you can snorkel right from the island's beach, where there are still plenty of fishes and corals to see without going far.The added bonus of not joining the snorkeling trip is...
call_me_rhia Says: Hon Ong is the local name for the French-run Whale Island/Ile de la Baleine Resort. It's a beautiful private island of serene beauty, isolated... peaceful and regenerating, with an excellent beach, pristine waters, corals and coconut trees. Background music: the sound of the...
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Dam Mon must be the smelliest place in Vietnam... in its harbour the smell - actually stink - of fish is unbearable... because of the fish sauce factories...
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