(HA LONG BAY, VIETNAM) – Three and a half hours from Hanoi lies Ha Long Bay. It is oft touted as Vietnam’s most spectacular sight. There are some 1,969 limestone islands covered in greenery as they jut out of the Gulf of Tonkin. Now, the problem is that there are 500 or so cruise ships… Read More Ha Long Bay Revisited
(HA LONG BAY, VIETNAM) – If you are heading to Vietnam’s Ha Long Bay you can either go for a day cruise or an over-nighter. If you opt for the over-night trip, I certainly recommend one of the five boats from Indochina Sails. The main dining area and lounge were tastefully appointed with oriental style… Read More Ha Long Bay
(HANOI, VIETNAM) – I began my Vietnamese journey in Hanoi, and as this was my first trip to Asia I initially thought it was a wild place. Perhaps it was due to nasty jet lag and culture shock. Upon further reflection, and having compared Hanoi with Ho Chi Minh City (the former Saigon), I think… Read More Laid Back Hanoi
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