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.
Category: Vietnam
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 …
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 …
Northern Vietnam road trip: Yen Minh to Hoang Su Phi
Day four off the tourist trail in Northern Vietnam 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 Read More …
Northern Vietnam road trip: Meo Vac to Yen Minh
Day three off the tourist trail in Northern Vietnam 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 Read More …
Northern Vietnam road trip: Ba Be Lake to Meo Vac
Day two off the tourist trail in Northern Vietnam 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 Read More …