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Last 2 weeks in a small company of friends we traveled across Vietnam. One of the main goals for our expedition was to Climbing Fansipan so-called Roof of Indochina, the highest peak of Vietnam and Indochina. We did not expect the climb to be so heavy. The trail was very steep... Continue Reading

Just 100 km South of Hanoi, Ninh Binh is a province of astounding natural beauty with limestone peaks whose splendour is often said to surpass that of Ha Long Bay. It is even often referred to as “Ha Long Bay on land”. Take a Vietnam Bike Tour to Ninh Binh, Sitting on a boat en... Continue Reading

Hanoi was great to get a first taste of Vietnam. But after a few days in the city and touring its highlights, it was time for serious adventure again. Aris, a fellow traveler and photographer whom I met in Myanmar, recommended traveling all the way up North to tour the province... Continue Reading

Riding our motorbikes in Northern Vietnam was easily the best thing we have done in Southeast Asia. Luckily it wasn’t too difficult to do as well. Here are some of our best tips for riding a motorbike in Northern Vietnam.   Accommodation There are hotels, guesthouses and... Continue Reading

Ha Giang is  the final frontier in Northern Vietnam, a lunar landscape of limestone pinnacles and granite outcrops. For adventurous travellers,  Ha Giang, but not much fun on buses. Food, accommodation and ATMs can now be found throughout the region. This is the perfect time to... Continue Reading

That being said, riding a motorbike in Vietnam can also be quite fun! When we started living and working in Hoi An, we were given a motorbike as part of our payment. We were suddenly free to ride to An Bang beach, make day trips to Da Nang, and come and go as we pleased. What is... Continue Reading

[sz-gplus-one size=”standard” align=”none” annotation=”none” /] Jumping onto our night train, we were all set for a hectic upcoming few days. We were heading north, and planned to do some trekking in Sapa, Vietnam, a small town nestled deep... Continue Reading

Taste of Tet:A tray of Tet dishes. — VNS Photos Hoang Ha. Tet dishes have special significance as they reflect the Vietnamese tradition of each family member expressing their personal progress, happiness and professional prosperity through the tray of dishes. But more... Continue Reading