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 …
Northern Vietnam road trip day 2: Ba Be Lake to Meo Vac
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 …
Northern Vietnam road trip day 1: Hanoi to Ba Be Lake
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 …
Don’t leave home without an electric surge protector
At home most of us automatically plug our computers and other electronics into an electric surge protector because you never know when there will be a lightning strike somewhere in the neighborhood or a squirrel Read More …
Visiting a typical market in northern Vietnam
Residents in the rural towns of northern Vietnam rely on weekly markets to buy and sell the goods they can’t grow or build at home. Visitors are always welcome to stop and shop, as we Read More …
The brilliant colors of Okinawa at the Textile Museum, Washington DC
If you are looking for something bright and cheerful to counteract a cold dark winter day, head over to George Washington University for Bingata! Only in Okinawa at the Textile Museum (through January 30, 2017) Read More …
Exploring Duong Lam ancient village, Vietnam
Vietnam is filled with villages racing to modernize by tearing down their old buildings and replacing them with modern ones as fast as they can, but there are still places where visitors can see what Read More …