We flew from Da Nang Airport to Ho Chi Minh City (also known as Saigon), which served as our home base for exploring the southern region. Ho Chi Minh City (Saigon) Welcome to Ho Chi Minh City, (most people still …
Central Vietnam, Hue & Hoi An
Our arrival in Hue was marked by the rhythmic clatter of the train wheels as they slowed to a halt around 1:00 pm. The moment we stepped onto the platform, the heat wrapped around us like a warm embrace, reminding …
Central Vietnam, Ninh Binh, Dong Hoi, Phong Nha
After an amazing cruise among the limestone rocks of Cat Ba Bay, we traveled south by bus to Ninh Binh, and then continued even further by taking a night train to Dong Hoi. In Ninh Binh we visited Hua Lu, …
Cat Ba Bay, Venezia Cruise
After a brief night’s stay in Hanoi, our journey led us to the tranquil waters of Cat Ba Bay for a memorable cruise. While most people opt for the crowded Ha Long Bay, we chose the serenity of Cat Ba …
North East Vietnam
North East Vietnam is a less frequented destination for non-Vietnamese tourists. However, it holds a special charm for Vietnamese people, and we were curious to explore it just like the locals do! Venturing into the enchanting North East, we embarked …
Sa Pa, Night Train & Trekking to Ta Phin
After the bustling streets of Hanoi, we ventured to the mountains in the north of Vietnam. We took a night train to Lao Cai and a bus to Sapa, both near China’s border. At 6.00 am, we arrived in Lao …
Vietnam, Hanoi, capital
Welcome to Vietnam, a country in constant evolution! As we arrived in Hanoi, we were greeted by the bustling chaos of its traffic. Hanoi has been the capital since 1976, and while the echoes of the past can still be …
The big plan – 1 year in Asia
Moving abroad isn’t something we do overnight. Even when it’s our third time moving to another country, it requires a lot of preparation. Looking back, our preparations for our year in Asia began in October 2019 when we enrolled in …