Destination: Vietnam

Vietnam!

Fri, 3 Jan 2014 | By jsgknaus | Views [544]

So it has been over a month since my last update, sorry everyone! But don't worry I've been keeping a journal to show people so all is not lost :)  This was written a week ago... --> now in the south but "We are now in Northern Vietnam, after ... Read more >

Who Runs the World? GIRLS.

Mon, 30 Dec 2013 | By caraadelle | Views [1300]

The boat ride from Cat Ba to Halong Bay ended up being pretty uneventful, and I was quite glad I had chosen to spend my time on the island. I did get to meet a very interesting and well traveled older gentleman from Hungary and chat with a Vietnamese ... Read more >

Photos: Who Runs the World? GIRLS.

Mon, 30 Dec 2013 | By caraadelle | Photo Gallery

Vexed in Vietnam

Mon, 23 Dec 2013 | By lalo11 | Views [529]

It's hard to believe you are actually in Vietnam. The memories of the 60s flood back. Our trip to Halong Bay, one of the new seven wonders of the world was freezing cold wind and rain. Magical nonetheless, our Chinese junk was beautiful and we cruised ... Read more >

Tags: cruising, history, trekking

Climbing and Kayaks and Snakes, Oh My!

Wed, 18 Dec 2013 | By caraadelle | Views [2265]

The trip from Son Trach to Cat Ba ended up going fairly well. We took a small bus from Son Trach to Dong Hoi and then an overnight bus to Hanoi, arriving around 8am. Having several hours to kill before the next phase of travel we bought some fruit and ... Read more >

Photos: Climbing and Kayaks and Snakes, Oh My!

Wed, 18 Dec 2013 | By caraadelle | Photo Gallery

Good Morning Vietnam!

Wed, 18 Dec 2013 | By butterfly-freed | Views [1379] | Comments [2]

Ever since the film I have always wanted to wake up and be able to say that, trite as it may seem. On my first morning here, that is exactly what I do! Afterall, that's part of what travel is about. Being in a place you have only seen through someone ... Read more >

Tags: french influence, ho chi min city, ruby hotel, saigon, scooter traffic, vietnam

Photos: Vietnam

Tue, 17 Dec 2013 | By butterfly-freed | Photo Gallery

Six Hundred and Six Feet Under

Mon, 16 Dec 2013 | By caraadelle | Views [1656] | Comments [1]

On the early morning bus to Hue, Kristy and I met Carrie, an aspiring jewelry designer from England. We arrived to a gray, drizzly day, checked in at a hostel, and set out to find some eats. After stopping for great street food, Kristy returned to the ... Read more >

Photos: Six Hundred and Six Feet Under

Mon, 16 Dec 2013 | By caraadelle | Photo Gallery

Making Silk from a Sow's Ear

Mon, 9 Dec 2013 | By caraadelle | Views [1349]

I survived the overnight bus from Nha Trang and arrived in Hoi An after a night filled with stressful dreams about being stuck on a train to London. (? - No idea.) After checking in at the hostel I spent a few hours wandering around the area, and ... Read more >

Photos: Making Silk from a Sow's Ear

Sun, 8 Dec 2013 | By caraadelle | Photo Gallery

Oppan NhaTrang Style

Thu, 5 Dec 2013 | By caraadelle | Views [716]

The bus from Da Lat to Nha Trang ended up being my first double-decker sleeper style bus, and even though the ride was only 5 hours long I was so excited! The views coming down the mountains from were extraordinary, and, of course, didn't translate ... Read more >

Photos: Oppan NhaTrang Style

Wed, 4 Dec 2013 | By caraadelle | Photo Gallery

Trees, Waterfalls, and Flowers for Algernon

Tue, 3 Dec 2013 | By caraadelle | Views [2236]

  The town of Da Lat in the central highlands of southern Vietnam was not originally on my itinerary, but after hearing rave reviews of the scenery there from other travelers, I decided to check it out. And I'm so glad I did! Located high in ... Read more >