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The conventional wisdom recommends visiting Vietnam in spring (March or April) or fall (September through November). However, northern Vietnam, with its mountainous terrain and terraced rice fields is a little different. I use links to Read More …
I fell in love with Vietnam – all of it – during my 2015 visit. But my husband and I had three weeks to tour the country, a luxury most time-pressed visitors don’t have. When Read More …
Commonly referred to as Duong Lam Ancient Town, this village near Hanoi, Vietnam, is among the last to retain its traditional laterite buildings. Laterite buildings have a long history Laterite is found throughout a large Read More …
The final day of our northern Vietnam road trip is a bit less off the tourist trail because we are now in Sapa. I use links to improve your experience using this website. Some may Read More …
Day six of our northern Vietnam road trip begins right in Bac Ha, as we are in town specifically for the day’s colorful market. Even though we are up early, there is too much to Read More …
Day five off the tourist trail in Northern Vietnam Day five of our northern Vietnam road trip begins at a relaxed pace at the lovely resort where we spent the night. It continues as we Read More …
Day four of our northern Vietnam road trip includes visits to several villages tucked into valleys far off the tourist trail. We also visit a lively local market and a business that cuts wood sheets Read More …
The third day of our northern Vietnam road trip takes us way, way off the tourist trail as we tour more of Ha Giang province. Today’s travels include the majestic Ma Pi Leng Pass, bustling Read More …
The second day of our northern Vietnam road trip starts quietly along the peaceful shores of Ba Be Lake. With about 150 miles of mountain roads between Ba Be Lake and Meo Vac, we are Read More …
Our first day of our northern Vietnam road trip ends up being a 12-hour, 150-mile journey off the tourist trail, traveling from Hanoi to Ba Be Lake over what seem like terrible roads. (Spoiler alert: Read More …