Sapa is one of Vietnam’s best-known destinations for trekking and photography, but the most interesting photographic opportunities are outside Sapa city. The greater Sapa region stretches from the remote valleys around Nam Cang in the south to Muong Hum and…
Phong Nam is an amazing valley with a winding river and limestone Karst mountains. Foreigners are required to get a special permit to stay overnight. These are easily sourced, same day, in Cao Bang city.
Phong Nha is the spelunking capital of Vietnam — perhaps the world. It has the largest cave system known in Son Doong. But for those who can not afford the $3000+ fee and years long wait list, there are many…
A small fishing community on the South Central Coast. Ke Ga is 1 hr. south of Phan Thiet and 2 hrs. north of Vung Tau. It is most famous for the lighthouse and the many dragon fruit farms. There are…
This is the most rugged area in Ha Giang province. The roads are not as well maintained, the grades steeper, but during the rice harvest it is amazing. A tie with Mu Cang Chai for the most impressive terraced rice…
An under appreciated mountainous province in the northeast. Some of the most pastoral views can be found in the countryside. Many come to Cao Bang, go to the Ban Gioc falls, then leave. A night or two does not do…
Bui Vien is sometimes called walking street. It is the entertainment center, the backpacker area and at least in parts, a red-light district. Prostitution is a part of the scene with many happy-ending massage parlors and lounges with bar girls.…
SInce Covid, the Cai Rang floating market in Can Tho is quite a bit less active. It is now primarily a tourist destination more than an actual market for locals. Now the roadways in the Mekong are m uch more…
To catch the ferry to Ly Son island you go to the Sa Ky port. If you arrive late and need an overnight stay there is a lovely beach area with hotels and restaurants across the river. It is a…
Da Dia is a basalt rock formation much like the famous one in Ireland. It is located south of Quy Nhon.