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Vicky and Dave

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@acoupletravelers
Started our rtw in Sept 2012 - sharing travel memories from each destination in chronological order from our trip. Currently:country#62 - South Africa
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About Vicky and Dave

Vicky and Dave (@acoupletravelers) is a ToDetect creator on Instagram. The account has 399 followers and 103 published posts. Recent posts average 67 likes and 4 comments, an engagement rate of 15.66%.

At 399 followers, Vicky and Dave sits under the 1,000 mark where the nano tier is usually said to begin. Vicky and Dave follows 990 accounts, more than the 399 followers following back. Flinque files Vicky and Dave under a single category, ToDetect.

The Instagram bio for Vicky and Dave runs to 25 words across 2 lines. The latest activity Flinque has on record for Vicky and Dave dates from April 2017.

103 Posts

All 10 recent posts Flinque holds for Vicky and Dave are single images. 103 published posts give Vicky and Dave a moderate archive on Instagram. Against the audience, that is roughly 3.9 followers for each post published. All 10 carry captions, averaging 309 words each. The captions are written mainly in English. Words that recur across them include around, china, were, wanderlust and vietnam. The captions tag #wanderlust, #vietnam, #rtw, #asia and #travel.

{2 days in Hoi An Dec 2012}

Hoi An truly impressed me. This is where all the charm is. European architecture is rampant. As we walked around the old town and admired the neat yellow houses with their balconies and awnings I honestly couldn’t believe we were still in Vietnam. But with the addition of the palm trees, the beach, and the tropical weather this obviously wasn’t Europe either. Hoi An it’s a really must see place in Vietnam. I could have wandered around for days, slowly taking in every side street and every alley until I had the whole city locked in my memory. Not for Dave though. If all the streets look similar he only needs to see just one. So we compromised on about twenty. We also signed up for a free tour led by university students aiming to improve their English Riding bicycles, we made our way to the pier for a short ferry ride over to the local island. This was a tour of locals’ daily activities and work. Our first stop on the tour was to see how boats are made on the island. Can you believe they drop entire tree logs into the water for an entire year in order to improve the quality and durability of the wood? Each boat has an eye painted on the front to keep away sea monsters, as there was the belief that these sea creatures would sink boats in the past. From there we biked over to the wood carving workshop where we got to see the master and his apprentices at work. My favorite part of the tour was coming up next – the rice noodle making shop. Having the chance to see the rice batter spread onto the skillet, flipped over, dried on a bamboo mat and then run through the pasta machine or manually cut by hand to make the noodles was particularly exciting. I even got a chance to try this myself which mostly ended in epic failure: / Since the finished noodle only sells for $1 per kilogram, you can imagine how much they need to make in one day. Dave got a chance to show off his skills at the mat making shop - another epic failure. We finished off the tour biking past rice paddies, farm animals and palm trees. Overall we had a great time on the tour and in Hoi An.

#vietnam #hoian #wanderlust #rtw #asia
{2 days in Hue Dec 2012}

From Hanoi we took the overnight train to Hue – where there were a bunch of attractions (Imperial Citadel, Thien Mu Pagoda, Tomb of Minh Mang, Tomb of Khai Dinh, Tomb of Tu Duc, which can all be combined into one tour. Vietnam is developed enough that many of the hotels offer tours for next to nothing. For example, for a mere $9 you received transportation on an AC bus to a half-dozen attractions (not including entrance fee), lunch, a tour guide, and a boat ride on the return trip. Economically it almost doesn’t seem possible. Still, one must always remember the adage that “you get what you pay for”. In this case, you have to be prepared for the tour to begin late, be terribly organized, and to run you around to various shops with the intention of you buying souvenirs. Still an unbeatable deal though! At night we met up with Nu, (from Couchsurfing), who showed us to a local soup stall in an alley where we enjoyed fish soup followed by coffee at a café overlooking the river. Afterwards, she took us to indulge in 35 cent baguette sandwiches from a local lady selling them at a foot of a bridge. The woman sits under the bridge, every evening, surrounded by bowls, pots and even a gas burner to make small banh mi sandwiches (with an optional fried egg). She’s there until the ingredients run out. The sandwiches were nothing short of delicious (and the best deal EVER). In Hue we also met a young aspiring Vietnamese businessman who already had an ingenuous plan and a great service to sell to tourists. We treated him to 40 cent fresh fruit smoothies as we listened to his life story and grand plan.

#vietnam #hue #wanderlust #rtw #asia
2 days Halong Bay Dec 2012}

We did a 2 day 1 night tour of Halong Bay,recently named one of the New 7 Wonders of Nature. After two months in China, we were dying to see the ocean, and even though this spot is super touristy and highly commercialized we still loved the scenery and had a great experience. We got to kayak around the karst limestone peaks which instantly reminded me of Yangshuo in China, except in the ocean. There were 20 people or so on board all from different countries – Canada, France, Hungary, China, etc. After dinner our guide informed us that we could fish off the back of the boat, and if any squid were caught we could have them for breakfast the following morning. Our night activity was set, and for the next two hours a group of 7 or so lounged around on the back of the boat fishing for squid. No squid were caught. Luckily breakfast was not entirely dependent on our amateur fishing skills.

#vietnam #halongbay #wanderlust #rtw #asia
{Hanoi Dec 2012} “After two months in China…”After two months in China we were pretty much down for anything that could be classified as “change”. Still, we had pretty low expectations for Vietnam. Most other bloggers we’ve talked to didn’t really enjoy Vietnam - mostly for the same reasons too: Scammers. Unfriendly people. Lackluster food. Our experience from the get-go was the opposite. The food was delicious (with tons of crisp fresh flavors – yes to HERBS), the people were friendly, and as far as I’m aware – we never got scammed. For starters we loved our 5 days in Hanoi. Hanoi is the fusion of European and Asian cultures, most evident in the architecture. The yellow awnings, narrow streets, and pastels all come together to create a unique architectural style. It was homey in a way. There are literally thousands of motorbikes in the city. Crossing the street is like playing a game of frogger, where you make calculated cautious moves in an attempt to not be hit. You can’t just wait for there to be a clearing – it never happens. The locals told us to just cross the street slowly in predictable moves to allow the bikes to pass. Hanoi also has an amazing couchsurfing community and we met tons of locals who showed us around, took us for drinks/meals (with an offer of dinner at a couchsurfers fathers dog restaurant - which we politely declined) yand overall could not have been more warm and welcoming. Once we found out draft beers cost 25 cents we were more than happy to treat everyone to multiple rounds! Some sights include: Hoan, Kiem Lake, water puppet show, a cooking class, Temple of Literature, Hoa Lo Prison (where John Mccain spent over 5 years as a prisoner during the Vietnam War), Ho Chi Minh Complex, etc). There are also tours run by university students including stops to try weasel poop coffee and burger patties made out of worms and yep we tried both!
#vietnam #hanoi #wanderlust #rtw #asia
{Sapa Vietnam: Dec 2012}

We spent 3 days in Sapa – mainly to trek around the rice terraces with Sapa Sisters - a two day trekking tour run entirely by the local Hmong women. After 2.5 months of traveling this was our first organized guided tour with our guide Lang. On our way we passed through several Vietnamese villages, hidden away in the mountains of Sapa. As chance would have it, we even ran into Lang’s mother, who greeted us warmly. Lang was great in explaining the intricate details of the rice fields. Frankly, we’d seen these things several times before in China but this was the first time we had ever walked through them and thought deeply about them. For example, I had no idea how much rice a family had to grow just to cover their own yearly consumption. Trust me, it’s a lot. Vietnam has 54 ethnic groups and the Hmong are simply one that are popular in Northern Vietnam, mostly around Sapa. It was particularly interesting to hear about some of the practices that still take place among today’s Hmong such as arranged marriages (though that appears to be slowly transitioning out). We also learned Lang only completed a few years of schooling before having to work to help the family. She is married with a 2 yr old boy and while her husband wants to purchase a water buffalo, who the boy can care for, Lang is adamantly against this, pushing for him to complete his schooling instead.
The second day involved some more intense hiking as Lang opted to take us a bit more off the beaten path and we hiked up an entire rice terrace. Quite fortunately both days had reasonable visibility, and the view of the rice terraces was nothing short of spectacular.
#vietnam #travel #hiking #trekking #riceterraces
China Nov 2012: By the time we got to Kunming, we were done with China and didn't even venture out to explore. We opted instead to spend time hanging out in the hostel meeting other travelers and sharing China stories because we just didn’t have the energy or enthusiasm to venture out. Overall impressions: First 2weeks of China were a bit disappointing. We weren’t fans of Beijing. Sites were impressive but we couldn’t escape the fact that is was just a big, dirty city. People hassled you. It took forever to get anywhere. We realized how difficult it was going to be traveling around. 15 hour train rides were not uncommon. Often, the main sites that you associate with a city take several hours to get to and involve multiple buses, etc. In Shanghai, we were delighted as it’s basically a break from the rest of China. Then we were in the South. Teaching English in Yangshuo and conversing with the students really invigorated us. Biking was amazing. From then on the best part of China was the nature - Zhangjiajie, Jiuzhaigou, Tiger Leaping Gorge, etc. More often than not the Chinese completely butchered meals by drowning them in oil. You could label the Chinese as being rude, but I don’t think that’s fair. Sure, people trying to sell you stuff tend to be a bit obnoxious. They’re touchy, loud, and very in your face. In reality, they only represent about 10% of the Chinese people you interact with. The rest, despite the nonexistent English, are actually friendly in their own way. Despite being somewhat uncultured (nose picking, spitting, farting in public, etc), the Chinese people have their own “je ne sais quoi” that grew on you after a few weeks. But after a few more weeks we were a bit weary of it. We both just felt that we had taken China as far as we could. China was one of the most difficult countries we traveled through, anytime you got anything done you felt a major sense of personal accomplishment. In the end, while difficult and at times hair-pullingly frustrating – it was also magical, memorable and impressive. It is truly a country of travel memories. China makes for a bumpy travel ride, but one that you can look back on w a smile. 55 days spent at $33 a day
Dali China Nov 2012: Though Dali itself is a quaint old town with a beautiful lake beside it, I was mostly interested in this cooking class. With Dave coming along for the ride this time, I was very excited. It was an intimate setting; only four of us – Dave, myself, Roger (an expat working in Beijing) and his mother Elizabeth. We patiently awaited our instructor Luxi’s arrival in the center of old Dali. Soon, a petite young woman, who I instantly knew would be super friendly, approached us. Luxi, who has a background in hospitality, opened the school in 2010 and offers classes daily including a market tour and three dishes (dried tofu salad, fish flavored eggplant and Kung Pao chicken).People sometimes forget that cooking schools are not just about learning to cook, but learning about the culture through the cuisine. Luxi was marvelous in this aspect.She was incredibly personable and it really felt like she was interested in interacting with us and went as far as to share personal stories from her childhood as we sat around the table. My favorite part was when she referred to the Chinese as people who “will eat everything with four legs except the kitchen table”. A humorously accurate way to describe some of the eating habits we had observed during our stay in China. As Dave accurately mentioned, the difference between a good and a great guide is that a great one makes it feel like the interaction is as unique for them as it is for you. This is exactly what Luxi did during our cooking class and I can’t recommend it enough for anyone interested in learning about Chinese cuisine, so if you ever find yourself in Dali check out Rice and Friends Cooking Classes.
#china #travel #wanderlust #chinatravels #asiatravels
Nov 2012: China: Before we set off on our trip I had read the Tiger Leaping Gorge was one of the best hikes in the world, so I knew we had to do it. As we boarded the bus to get there we were pleasantly surprised to see some English speaking foreigners going the same way! And so we set off, the two of us, a Brazilian girl (who spoke accent free English), an Israeli guy (from whom what I remember most lividly was his hate for carrots, which he proclaimed make him weak and dizzy), and then a British dude (with a crass yet hilarious sense of humor), Dutch girl (sweet and friendly as always) and French couple (reserved and withdrawn, per usual) who we met along the way - it was practically a UN meeting. Despite it being November, we were all terribly overdressed. None of us, apparently, had checked the weather. Our route was marked by random articles of clothing strewn along the path like bread crumbs (jk)! After about two hours of gorgeous (pun intended) views we stopped for lunch. What I love most about these moments is that everyone has a different travel background, usually ranging from a few weeks to a few years. The stories that are passed around are hilarious and get you excited about the prospect of visiting that place in the future. One man’s horrific (yet hilarious) travel experience is another man’s future adventure. Stories from India usually take the cake.Although generally a casual hike, the Tiger Leaping Gorge takes a turn for the sadistic once you reach the 28 Bends, aptly named for the 28 twisting turns that take you up the top of the mountain.Fast forward 4 hours and we make it to the Half Way hostel just around sunset. There were 8 of us at dinner and only 1 thing on our minds: sleep.The next morning we set off on the last leg of the trek, which is considerably shorter than the first. It consisted of a 1.5 hour trek to Tina’s hostel where the bus would pick us up to return to Lijiang. Somewhat surprisingly, the path, while wide, is essentially the edge of a steep cliff – a few wrong steps and you’d find yourself tumbling down to your death.The day ended as it should; A tasty meal, good conversation, and a few rounds of cards. #china #travel #hike
Lijiang China {Nov 2012}

We only spent 2 days in this really quaint and charming town. The mountain scenery was incredible and from the Black Dragon Pool you get a spectacular view of the Jade Snow Mountain. Fairly relaxed and laid back time here without any major frustrations.
#china #travel #wanderlust #chinatravels #asiatravels
CHINA NOV 2012:
After hearing from Dave’s former colleague that Lugu Lake was an absolute must see, we made sure to pencil it in. From Chengdu we hopped on a night train arrived in the dead of night and realized the bus station would not be within walking distance. We’d have to deal with the dreaded cabs. The moment you walk out they encircle you; And then it turns out neither you nor they understand the word for bus station. Yay for internet cafes with Google translate. After some minor haggling we were on our way. We were in for quite the ride. Being the only foreigners on the bus we set off, whizzing past beautiful scenery; farm animals scattered along the road and the occasional traffic jam. The roads, only one lane wide, were winding around mountains sides. Luckily there was a lunch stop included. With a swift move we called over the waiter and strictly in Chinese ordered rice, tofu, and requested the tofu to be non spicy. The waitress almost fell out of her chair (little did she know we had exhausted our entire vocabulary). After what was our most interesting bus ride in China we made it to the Lugu Lake town. This was our where we celebrated Thanksgiving in 2012 (no turkey or stuffing in sight) The next day we rented mountain bikes and set out for a leisurely bike ride around the lake. 60 kilometers? No problem. A warning from the hostel – the bike ride would be “hilly” This was not hilly. This was mountainous. Combined with the high elevation of 2000 meters and you find yourself out of breath after climbing one “hill”. Definitely not enough energy or oxygen supply for me to bike up a mountain side. At times I felt like I just might suffocate and keel over. And there wasn’t just one uphill part. It went back and forth between downhill and uphill. Downhill was thrilling yet the uphill was pure torture. After 50 km I was done. I had gotten my exercise for the day and was ready to fall flat on my face. Yet we had 10 more kilometers to go. My back was throbbing from leaning over an improperly sized handlebars for hours and my legs were pure jelly. The minutes dragged on and on. Eventually almost 7 hours after we started we made it back. Success.

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Vicky and Dave's engagement rate on Instagram is 15.66%, over 6%, more than 6 likes and comments per 100 followers. On a typical post that comes to about 1 like or comment for every 6 followers. An average post collects 67 likes and 4 comments, close to 17 likes for each comment.

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Vicky and Dave (@acoupletravelers) is a ToDetect creator on Instagram. At 399 followers, Vicky and Dave sits under the 1,000 mark where the nano tier is usually said to begin. The Instagram bio for Vicky and Dave runs to 25 words across 2 lines.

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Vicky and Dave has 399 followers on Instagram (399). Vicky and Dave follows 990 accounts, more than the 399 followers following back. 103 published posts give Vicky and Dave a moderate archive on Instagram.

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Vicky and Dave's engagement rate on Instagram is 15.66%, over 6%, more than 6 likes and comments per 100 followers. On a typical post that comes to about 1 like or comment for every 6 followers. An average post collects 67 likes and 4 comments, close to 17 likes for each comment.

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