So if you've found this post, I suspect you are either: (a) working in Hanoi and looking for something to do on your free time. Or, (b) thinking about a road trip to Ha Long Bay from Hanoi. Whatever your reason is, this post will help you discover that Bac Ninh has much more to … Continue reading Not Just Industry! 5 Things to do on a Day trip to Bac Ninh
10 things to do in Vinh and Nghe An, Vietnam
Vinh is a the capital of Nghệ An province, about 300km south of Hanoi, and is the 7th largest city in Vietnam at about 500,000 people. It's known as the 'Gateway to the South' by the people on Northern Vietnam. The city is well connected to the rest of the country with plenty of road, … Continue reading 10 things to do in Vinh and Nghe An, Vietnam
11 things to do in the Mekong Delta Backroads
If you'd like to know the route taken on this 5 day trip, see The Road Trip post A little Southeast of the colossal city of Hồ Chí Minh, lies the Mekong Delta region. It's surprisingly different compared to any other place in Vietnam like Nghe An or Tuy Hoa. The Mekong Delta region is … Continue reading 11 things to do in the Mekong Delta Backroads
Food in the Mekong
Every region of Vietnam has unique food, and something special. In the north you'll find bánh cuốn and phở, and here in the Mekong region you'll find tons of new foods. Below of some of the dishes I personally tried and highly recommend! These were all part of my Mekong backroads trip completed by motorbike. … Continue reading Food in the Mekong
Mekong Delta: The Road Trip
My friends and I recently completed a trip that felt like a lifetime. It was 390km and 5 days, and the pace was perfect for these small roads. Getting lost never felt so good. For ideas on what to do, and see what I did on this trip, check out my other post. Below is … Continue reading Mekong Delta: The Road Trip
Tuy Hòa to Nha Trang: Untamed coastal beauty
More than halfway from Hanoi to Ho Chi Minh City, I'd lost count of the days this trip with my friends had lasted. We didn't talk about dates anymore, just places. A day earlier, my friend's bike had a serious breakdown and it forced us to stop in an up-and-coming town named Tuy Hòa instead of making … Continue reading Tuy Hòa to Nha Trang: Untamed coastal beauty
K’Ho Coffee: The Perfect Coffee Farm tour in Dalat, Vietnam
If you're in Dalat (Đà Lạt), then you probably know the two things that make it famous: wine and coffee. I was keen on taking a tour of both types of plantations, but finding the right option without taking a guided tour was hard to come by. It wasn't until I was sitting in One More … Continue reading K’Ho Coffee: The Perfect Coffee Farm tour in Dalat, Vietnam
A day trip to Thay Pagoda
Working 6 days a week makes it a bit difficult to take trips anywhere in Vietnam that are more than a few hours drive. After looking at a map for attractions outside the city, I decided on Thay Pagoda. 1-1.5 hours outside of Hanoi by motorbike, I pulled into this sleepy town with limestone mountains shooting … Continue reading A day trip to Thay Pagoda
How to do the Perfume Pagoda without a tour, near Hanoi
Now that I have gotten settled in Vietnam with my friends, we've found ourselves with free time (and the motorbikes) to explore around Hanoi. For our first day trip we chose the Perfume Pagoda, about 60km south of the city, to check out. And after it all, I think we've learned most people who visit the … Continue reading How to do the Perfume Pagoda without a tour, near Hanoi
13 Awesome Things to do on Ulleungdo
Mention Ulleungdo (울릉도) to a Korean and they might act surprised that you're going. It's a unique and fantastic island to get away to for a few days, and probably underrated compared to its larger cousin destination: Jeju Island. The whole idea of going to Ulleungdo had been on our minds for a few months. … Continue reading 13 Awesome Things to do on Ulleungdo
