Vietnam To Laos – Taking the Bus From Hanoi To Luang Prabang
Are you thinking about taking the bus from Vietnam to Laos? Here’s my account of the journey by bus from Hanoi to Luang Prabang plus some tips and considerations for planning your journey. Buying the ticket in Hanoi There are several ways
Who Was Uncle Ho? – The Ho Chi Minh Mausoleum in Hanoi, Vietnam
After I had already been traveling in Vietnam for two months, I arrived in the capital, Hanoi. Throughout my travels, I was fascinated by how the Vietnamese, on the one hand, embrace capitalism and what the free market has to offer
A day trip to Ban Gioc Waterfall, Vietnam (plus Nguom Ngao Cave)
Ban Gioc waterfall is only slowly appearing on the Western tourist’s map of things to visit in Vietnam. But this fourth-biggest waterfall on an international border and its nearby sights can keep up with Iguazu, Vic Falls, and Niagara. I apologize
Phong Nha-Ke Bang National Park, Vietnam – Jungle & Caves
Phong Nha-Ke Bang National Park, the full name of Phong Nha (or Phung Nga), is located in Northern Central Vietnam, about 350 km North of Hoi An and 500 km South of Hanoi. It boasts approximately 300 caves (and grottos) with
On My Way From Hue to Phong Nga: A Tour of the DMZ Vietnam
While remnants and stories about the Vietnam War are present all over Vietnam, I had not actively tried to learn more about it during my first seven weeks in the country. So I decided to use the transfer from Hue
My 5 Favorite Sights In Hue, Vietnam’s Last Imperial Capital
Hue was the capital of Vietnam during the Nguyen era of the 19th and early 20th century. A complex of several monuments dating from those years has been declared a UNESCO World Heritage site in 1993. This includes the Imperial City,
How To Spend 1 Day In Da Nang, Vietnam – Son Tra Peninsula & More
After a month in Hoi An, I decided to stop for a few days in Da Nang, the city just 30 km North. I took the public bus, which left every hour or so (there are not many fixed timetables for
Travel Vietnam by Plane, Train, Bus, and Motorcycle
So you want to travel Vietnam but have no idea where to get started? This comprehensive guide gives you all the info you need to organize your travel in Vietnam by plane, by train, and by bus plus gives you
Hoi An Food Tour “Bike & Bites”
An important part of all my travels is local food. I always venture out in search of street food and local specialties. So when I was asked to join a brand new Hoi An food tour, it didn’t take much to
15 Unmissable Experiences In & Around Hoi An, Vietnam
Hoi An (also known as Fai-Foo or Fai Fo) in the center of Vietnam has become a mainstay of most backpackers' routes through the country. The city's name translates to "peaceful meeting place," a reference to the global merchants that