Updated August 2026 I am not a lawyer and this is not legal advice. Drone regulations can change, so check the current requirements before flying. If you’re a photographer planning to bring a drone to Vietnam, the rules have become…
Vietnam coastline and islands are dotted with sacred whale temples (lÔng Nam Hải) . These are shrines dedicated to the “Whale Lord”. Fisherman of past prayed to the Whale Lord and viewed him as their protector that could rescure boats…
My trusty steed. It’s a Honda XR-150. The perfect little dual-sport for me in Vietnam. I have not named her — maybe I should. I put 40k km on the bike traveling Vietnam north to south and many miles by…
ICM images are a lot of fun and can create some wonderful semi-abstract images. The idea is that you move your camera as you are capturing the image. You don’t need a super-slow shutter speed as you can move the…
The Honda XR-150 is my ride of choice for trips in Vietnam. It’s an old school, low tech design with no modern technology. You don’t want to get into deep mud or super-steep trails with it. You can’t really get…
Vietnam is a long country covering over 1600 km from south to north. There are complex weather patterns. When it is nice in the south it may be typhoon season or cold in the central and Northern provinces. Here is…
Vietnam, like China, uses a Lunar Calendar for traditional festivals and other cultural events. Lunar dates are based on a start of the first moon of a year so unlike our standard Gregorian calendar New Years Day changes every year.…
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…
Between Meo Vac and Bao Lac there is a river crossing through a gorgeous valley on a bamboo ferry. By taking the northern route from Cao Bang to Ha Giang you will pass by this area. The steep approach and…