Goddard & Howse

Goddard & Howse small world journeys

Here you will find a portfolio of journeys in South-East Asia for individuals or those who would like to share a travel experience with small groups of like-minded travellers.

Just small groups with a maximum of fourteen guests and a minimum of six with just the right balance between organised sightseeing and the freedom to do your own thing.

Our small world journeys have been developed with the benefit of years of experience. We listen to what our guests say and we know it is the small things that make a big difference. That’s why our portfolio of holidays has grown every year since our first trip in 1996.

Experience & Knowledge
If you join a Goddard & Howse small world journey, you will have the principal of our company as your host or one of our hand-picked specialists. Relax in classic accommodation and let the experienced team at Goddard & Howse take care of the details. Because we spend twelve months of every year travelling and working with our small groups we know the best places to eat, the latest news from the street and what is happening in the countryside. We are up-to-date and always interested in our destinations and you, our guests.

Ross Goddard, Goddard & Howse founder
I have been working in the travel industry for 30 years, ten years with American Express then another ten years working as a Travel Agent.

Since 2000, I have specialized in travel to south east Asia and have office representation in Saigon, Phnom Penh, Yangon and Vientiane. Our contacts on the ground mean the quality and experience of your holiday is assured. Our knowledge of the people, history and culture of the countries we visit is second to none.

To do this sort of work you must have a strong belief and passion for the destinations you visit. This is the first step in developing a successful journey. I take a personal interest in each and every trip, and we want every one of our guests to have a special experience. Whether it is the food, culture, people, architecture, romance, landscape, shopping, walking or sightseeing, we want to make your holiday a truly memorable experience.

Looking for someting different ? Join Ross Goddard in Vietnam on the Ho Chi Minh Trail - departing September 5 2012.
This journey starts in the World Heritage town of Hoi An,central Vietnam.For those looking to discover the more remote areas of Vietnam, this is the journey for you. We travel north to the birth place of Ho Chi Minh visiting the cities of Dong Hoi and Vinh before venturing into the countryside.Here little has changed for hundreds of years , people leading simple lives of rice cultivation and local industry.We cross the mountains into Laos and visit the ancient jars and continue north to the Vang Xay caves,birthplace of the Phatet lao.We head back into Vietnam and travel through the remote towns of Son La , Dien Bien Phu and Lao Chai.Here you will meet some of the 54 different ethnic minority groups that make up Vietnam. We reach Sapa , high in the mountainous north then take the old French railway back to Hanoi.

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White Marble Wine Bar & Restaurant in Hoi An (Vietnam)
Here you will find a selection of Australian and international wines and some fantastic food - inspired by the freshness and variety of Vietnamese ingredients. Located in the heart of Hoi An ancient town (98 Le Loi St), White Marble Wine Bar & Restaurant is the perfect place to start and finish your Hoi An experience. www.visithoian.com

How to make the best Pho

For those of you who have been to Vietnam you will fondly remember a steaming bowl of Pho (noodle soup). The receipes are handed down through generations and most Vietnamese will tell you their favourite Pho shop in Hanoi or Saigon. If you're looking for a great recipe, look no further, just email Ms Xuan here at Goddard & Howse This e-mail address is being protected from spambots. You need JavaScript enabled to view it

Dien Bien Phu - the last battle in colonial Vietnam

The French invaded Vietnam in 1858. There was always resistance to the French occupation but it was not until 1939 under the guidance of Ho Chi Minh and General Vo Nguyen Giap that the resistance galvanised into a military and political force. From 1945 to 1954 the first Indochina war raged culminating when the French garrisoned a force of 15000 in the valley of Dien Bien Phu. In a battle that raged from 7 March until 13 May in 1954 the Vietnamese prevailed, and as a result the country was temporarily divided at the 17th parallel creating North Vietnam and South Vietnam. If you travel with Goddard & Howse on our 'Ho Chi Minh trail' journey you will visit the old battleground at Dien Bien Phu.