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. I use links to improve your 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 …
When is 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. I use links to Read More …
Exploring northern Vietnam in ten days (or 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 …
Wandering the laterite lanes of Duong Lam, Vietnam
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 …
Northern Vietnam road trip day 7: Around Sapa
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 …
Northern Vietnam road trip Day 6: Bac Ha to Sapa
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 …
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 day 4: Yen Minh to Hoang Su Phi
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 …
Northern Vietnam road trip day 3: Meo Vac to Yen Minh
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 …