Monthly Archives: April 2014

Sapa & Bac Ha, Vietnam

Next on my travel itinerary was Sapa, which is way up in northern Vietnam, near the Chinese border.  It’s a not-so-quick overnight train ride from Hanoi.  It’s home to many ethnic minorities and tribes, but the main part of town … Continue reading

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Hanoi & Ha Long Bay, Vietnam

The dark, damp weather we’re having today in New York reminds me of Hanoi.  Except in Hanoi, it can be 70 degrees, but it’ll still be 100% humidity.  Weird. Hanoi is pretty… crazy.  Electric wires are strewn about without any … Continue reading

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Hoi An, Vietnam

Hoi An was a nice change of pace from the hectic hustle and bustle of Saigon.  It’s a serene beach town on one side, a relic of the old French colonial style on the other.  And in between are the … Continue reading

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