This guest post was written by Stephanie Long. From the top of the hill, Mai Chao looks like the Vietnam I’ve always imagined: rice paddies and small huts, nestled in a valley in the midst of sharp mountains. After a chaotic week in Hanoi, I was craving a trip to rural Vietnam. Too short on […]
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Photo Moment: The Misty Mountains of Halong Bay, Vietnam
This photo was taken just before sunset in Halong Bay, Vietnam. We had just dropped anchor for the evening to spend our first night on a traditional junk boat. Obviously, I’ve had a bit of photo-processing fun with this image. I’ve inverted some of the colors to make it look more like a painting. What […]
Photo Moment: Eclectic Junk Shop Window in Hanoi
Kinda speaks for itself, doesn’t it?
From Saigon to Nha Trang by Train
We left Saigon last night at 8:20 and traveled by train to Nha Trang. Saigon was absolutely wonderful. We totally enjoyed our time there, in part, to Moira, who put us up in style at The Majestic and The Renaissance. Both of these five star hotels are located on the waterfront within walking distance of all the great […]