The drive from Hanoi, the capitol of Vietnam, to Ha Long Bay, a UNESCO World Heritage Site and popular tourist destination, is a slow, tedious, two-lane route with limited amenities along the way. Although it’s less than 100 miles, plan on…
Cruising HaLong Bay and Exploring the Floating Villages in Vietnam
Cruising HaLong Bay in Vietnam is a mystical, ethereal experience. Kind of a blend between an ominous opening to King Kong movies and a weird dream about floating weightless in outer space, HaLong Bay is everything it’s cracked up to…
The Interesting People You Meet Along the Way
The people you meet when you travel are often the highlight of the trip, helping you discover and appreciate the destination in a uniquely personal manner. Such was the case from our trip to Vietnam. These are a few of…
Why Americans Should Visit the My Lai Memorial in Vietnam
When we visited Vietnam, we devoted a day to the My Lai Memorial. We knew it was not going to be an enjoyable day, but we felt it was necessary to go nonetheless. There’s so much to love and appreciate…