A Saturday Stroll in Sunny Saigon

We were so excited to see a sunny blue sky when we looked out of our hotel window in our first morning in Saigon. We missed the sunshine. We just came from northern Vietnam where the clouds didn’t  allow the sun to peek almost the whole time we were there. We decided to spend the day strolling... Read more

Cu Chi Tunnels: Viet Cong’s Underground Fortress

 If you’re traveling in Vietnam and you’re a war history buff like Keith, a visit  to Cu Chi Tunnel is a must. Cu Chi Tunnels are complex network of underground fortress dug beneath the jungles of South Vietnam. The tunnels were initially dug by Viet Minh guerillas as a safe haven during their battle with the... Read more

Cruising Halong Bay: Still Beautiful, But….

After trekking in the northern highlands of Vietnam and exploring the buzzing streets of Hanoi, Keith and I thought that an overnight cruise on Halong Bay would be a perfect romantic and relaxing getaway for us. Read more

Vietnam: Trekking in the Off-The-Beaten-Path Hilltribe Villages (Day 1)

Most people travel to the hilltribe village of Bac Ha on a day trip just to visit its colorful Sunday market. Then off they go to the hill station of Sapa, the most popular trekking destination in the northern highlands of Vietnam. If they stay a bit longer, they would discover that Bac Ha and its surrounding villages offer... Read more