Our last stop in Vietnam has been the increasingly famous rice terraces of Sapa. Sapa is one of the most worthwhile places to visit in Vietnam and, without a doubt, a destination no traveler to this country should overlook. Sapa is located in the northwest of Vietnam near the Chinese border, with Yunnan province, at…
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…