Hanoi, the capital of Vietnam, breathes history everywhere. Hanoi itself is not an incredibly beautiful city, but the Old Quarter of Hanoi has a special charm. The old architecture of the Old Quarter of Hanoi blends with the French buildings of the colonial era. The narrow streets are filled with tourists walking around, souvenir shops,…
After two weeks traveling in Vietnam, it was finally time for a 2-day tour of Halong Bay. This famous bay, located in the northeast of Vietnam, is one of the most stunning and well-known destinations in Southeast Asia. Halong Bay impresses as much by the great variety in shape and size of the islands as…
Ninh Binh is a small town in the Red River Delta in northern Vietnam. It is two hours from Hanoi and is known for its beautiful surroundings, full of karst mountains of different shapes and heights, surrounded by water, temples and villages. We spent two days at Ninh Binh, which I can say were some…
Located in central Vietnam, the city of Hue served as the imperial capital until 1945, marking the end of the Nguyen dynasty. It is a peaceful city with a rich history, making it home to numerous historical landmarks well worth a visit. The Hue Monuments Complex was declared a UNESCO World Heritage Site in 1993….
We spent just one day in Hoi An. The small city of Hoi An, located on the central coast of Vietnam, has a charming old town by the river, which has been a UNESCO World Heritage Site since 1999. Hoi An was one of the most important ports in Asia from the 16th to the…
After visiting Ho Chi Minh city and the Mekong Delta, we went to north and spent a week traveling along the Central Coast of Vietnam visiting the beaches of Vietnam. First, we went for two days to a not a very touristy place called Long Hai. Then we went to more famous beaches like Mui…
There is a lot to see in the south of Vietnam, starting with one of the fastest growing cities in Asia; Ho Chi Minh City, and ending in the Mekong Delta. In these two places you will get to know both the urban life of the Vietnamese and the deepest part of the country. The…
The Gulf of Thailand encompasses the coasts of Thailand, Cambodia, Vietnam and Malaysia, and many of the most impressive places in Southeast Asia. Three of Thailand’s most famous islands are located there: Koh Samui, Koh Phangan and Koh Tao. If you are planning a trip to Thailand, it is almost unthinkable not to visit at…
After two days over water in Phuket but enjoying a very interesting Vegetarian Festival, we took a boat to Koh Phi Phi. A destination we had been looking forward to seeing since we arrived in Thailand and possibly one of the most spectacular places in all of Southeast Asia. In fact, the whole area is…
In Phuket we witnessed a vegetarian festival not suitable for people with heart problems. ¿How to go from Khao Yai Natural Park to Phuket? Arriving in Phuket by chance we come across the Phuket Vegetarian Festival. After our spectacular visit to the Khao Yai Natural Park we decided to leave the same day to Phuket….
Khao Yai National Park, possibly, the best nature park in Thailand Two days tour in Khao Yai Khao Yai National Park is possibly the best nature park in Thailand. Only 3 hours from Bangkok, the park is located in the northeast of Thailand. With an area of 2,168 square kilometers, it has the privilege of…
The remains of an ancient kingdom From Chiang Mai to Sukhothai by bus We arrive from Chiang Mai to Sukhothai at 6pm to visit the ruins of Sukhothai, the ancient capital of Thailand. After less than 24 hours we decided that we had seen everything there was to see. From Chiang Mai to Sukhothai it…
Beginning of the Blog No Apparent Destiny After 5 days in Thailand, today begins this blog titled No Apparent Destiny. The blog is for interested people to see how the trip is going. It also serves to inform all those adventurers who think about visiting these lands, for those curious who like to read and…