Ha Long Bay World Heritage Site
I spent three days cruising Ha Long Bay during my 2015 trip to Vietnam. My post on the Ha Long Bay World Heritage Site was originally published on WorldHeritageSites.net. What is Ha Long Bay? Ha Read More …
Category: Vietnam
My Son Sanctuary Vietnam: A UNESCO site at the spiritual heart of ancient Champa
Vietnam’s My Son Sanctuary UNESCO World Heritage site preserves beautiful ruins that once formed the spiritual heart of the Champa Kingdom. These ancient Hindu temples are the largest and oldest ruins in the country. The Read More …
2018 travel recommendations
It’s that time again, when every travel magazine and website publishes their list of the places you should visit this year. And some of those 2018 travel recommendations seem just a little weird.
The best time to visit northern Vietnam
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. Choosing the best time Read More …
Evening in Hoi An, Vietnam
Hoi An, Vietnam, is famous for its lanterns. At night, those lanterns create a fantasy city bathed in color and light. It is my favorite time of day. Magical evenings in Hoi An Vietnam 2015 Read More …
Exploring northern Vietnam in ten days (or more)
Experience the variety of northern Vietnam in ten days I fell in love with Vietnam – all of it – during my 2015 visit. But my husband and I had three weeks to tour the Read More …
Wandering the laterite lanes of Duong Lam, Vietnam
Surrounded by laterite in Duong Lam 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 Read More …
Northern Vietnam road trip: Around Sapa
Day seven off the tourist trail in Northern Vietnam The final day of our northern Vietnam road trip is a bit less off the tourist trail because we are now in Sapa. Exploring around Sapa Read More …
Northern Vietnam road trip: Bac Ha to Sapa
Day six off the tourist trail in Northern Vietnam 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 Read More …
Northern Vietnam road trip: Hoang Su Phi to Bac Ha
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 …