Vietnam is a stunningly beautiful and diverse country with an amazing landscape, lovely people, and delectable cuisine. It’s truly one of the most amazing countries in the world and if it’s not yet on your bucket list, it should be. But with so much to explore, deciding where to go in Vietnam can be overwhelming …
The capital of Vietnam and the second-largest city in the nation, Hanoi is the first stop on many people’s Vietnam itinerary. And while we would most certainly argue that you should get out of the city and into the countryside, you’d be doing yourself a disservice not to explore the many amazing things that Hanoi has …
Before deciding to move to Ho Chi Minh City in 2019, we spent a significant amount of time exploring Vietnam. We traveled all around Northern Vietnam – trekking our way through Sapa, sailing around Halong Bay and Lan Ha Bay, motorbike cruising around Ninh Binh, and exploring the best of Hanoi. From there we headed …
Halong Bay is a stunningly beautiful bay in Northern Vietnam where over 1,600 islands and islets rise up from the turquoise waters of the South China Sea. Most Vietnam itineraries include a trip to Halong Bay. As you cruise through the bay in one of the famous ‘junk boats’, you’ll pass by countless towering limestone …
Guide to Halong Bay, Vietnam: How to Choose the Best Cruise Read More »
Most people who visit Vietnam have Halong Bay on their list of must-visit destinations. But what many don’t realize is that Halong Bay has become a victim of its own success as it is filled with hundreds of cruise boats and visited by thousands of tourists every day. And most cruise boats in Halong Bay …
The Best Cruises in Lan Ha Bay: The Non-Touristy Alternative to Halong Bay Read More »