H’Mong Tribeswomen, Lush Mountains and Rice Paddies in Sapa
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Sapa was the most picturesque region I had the pleasure of visiting in Vietnam. When I thought of Vietnam the image that came to mind was intricately dressed H’Mong tribeswomen, lush mountains and rice paddies, of course! That’s exactly what Sapa delivered … Read More

Gazing at Towering Limestone Pillars in Halong Bay
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Gazing at towering limestone pillars in Halong Bay should be on everyone’s list when visiting Vietnam. I won’t sugarcoat the less attractive aspects of Halong Bay, a UNESCO-listed World Heritage Site. It’s riddled with hundreds of junk boats (ruining its … Read More

Visiting the Cu Chi Tunnels and Why I Didn’t Like It
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The Vietnam War stretched out from 1955 to 1975. The war entailed millions of fatalities including some in the neighboring (non-participating) countries of Laos and Cambodia. It was a war waged between the United States and two opposing parties in … Read More

Can Tho – The Entryway to the Cai Rang Floating Market
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While I was in Ho Chi Minh City, I booked a tour to visit the Cai Rang floating market. Many agencies in the backpacker district offer such tours. I picked a random one. The tour included transportation, one night accommodation, … Read More

Things to do in the Charming City of Hanoi
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There’s an unofficial debate as to which city is better – Hanoi or Ho Chi Minh City (formerly Saigon). Of course, one’s answer depends on many factors but when it comes to charm, Hanoi wins hands down. Its tree-lined streets, … Read More

Suoi Tien – The Place Where Fairies Live
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One of my favorite places in Vietnam was Suôi Tiên or more commonly known as The Fairy Stream. Located just a few minutes from the center of the small resort town of Mui Ne, we had rented a motorbike for … Read More

The Colorful Diversity of Bac Ha Market
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If you’re like me and love the buzzing atmosphere of local markets then you’re going to enjoy this post. Bac Ha Market is located in Northwestern Vietnam (near Sa Pa). It’s the biggest market frequented by ethnic minority groups living … Read More

Ngu Hanh Son – The Marble Mountains of Vietnam
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We rented a motorbike to get to Ngu Hanh Son better known as the Marble Mountains. In fact, this isn’t just a nickname – the mountains are truly made of marble.   The village at the foot of the mountains is … Read More

Ho Chi Minh – The Palpitating Pulse of Vietnam
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Exhausted, overwhelmed, wide-eyed and mouth agape, I stepped off the bus into a night frothed with an abundance of noises, flashing lights, speeding vehicles and a flood of pedestrians crowding the sidewalks and streets. We had arrived in Ho Chi … Read More

The Gastronomical Imperial City of Hue
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Hue is the gastronomical capital of Vietnam known for its diversity of mouth-watering regional foods. Okay – it’s also known for a little thing called The Imperial City. Both excellent reasons to visit don’t you think?   With the Perfume … Read More

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