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Cao Bang to Bao Lac

When traveling between the Ha Giang Loop and Cao Bang most people spend a night in Bao Lac. Between Bao Lac and Cao Bang, the most direct route is the scenic QL34. The better option is the spectacular Me Pia… 

Ke Ga

Video — Home of Kega Lighthouse. In Binh Thuan province with Phan Thiet to the north and La Gi to the south. A small gritty fishing town with some tourist activity for the lighthouse. It’s my hometown these days so… 

Da Lat

Video — Riding among the coffee plantations and pine forests.

Mu Cang Chai couple

Mu Cang Chai — Video

Video — Annually embedded with a Hmong family, I always enjoy Mu Cang Chai. Best in May & June during water pouring season or September and October for the harvest period. The harvest time changes a bit year to year,… 

Xmas Tree Flower

The Road East of the Long Mountains

Video — Between the HCM road and route 1 is the central route from Da Lat to Hanoi. It rounds to the east of a large mountain chain through a very quiet agricultural area. Very little traffic, terrific view; what… 

Whitecaps

Vietnam Beaches

The beaches of Vietnam are some of the loveliest in Southeast Asia.

CoCo Bay Pool

Da Nang

Da Nang is the 3rd biggest city in Vietnam. For many the most live able city with beaches, mountains, Hoi An and other nearby destinations

Squidboats

Vietnam Fishing Life

With such a long coastline it is no wonder that Vietnam had a huge fishing industry.

Hai Van Pass Clouds

Hai Van Pass

The Hai Van Pass is a lovely coastal road between Da Nang and Lang Co beach. Heading further north you will cross into the North Central region arriving in Hue. It was made internationally famous buy an episode of the… 

Hoi An Yellow

Hoi An

The Unesco city of Hoi An is a major tourist draw for both domestic and international visitors. When first time visitors to Vietnam are asked their favorite spot it is often Hoi An. I lived in Hoi An for 6…