The last place we visited in Vietnam was Hanoi. For us, like many tourists, it is a hub city, big and sprawling with lots to offer on it’s own and used as a launching pad to nearby points of interest.…
Karstic beauty in Vietnam – Lan Ha and Ha Long Bays
An area of Vietnam we didn’t want to miss was the Hạ Long Bay area. Many people told us we needed to see this area before we started the trip, and our research confirmed the decision. Hạ Long Bay is…
Huế – Nguyễn Dynasty Capital City
Another fun stop we had in Vietnam was Huế, the former imperial capital of the Nguyễn Dynasty. Huế filled this roll until 1945 when the emperor abdicated in favor of Ho Chi Mihn’s revolutionary government. It’s situated on the Perfume…
Historic Hội An
When we were planning our trip to Indochina, we knew we wanted to spend a fair amount of time in Vietnam. We wanted to stay away from war tourism, so we started our venture into this beautiful country half way…
Tongariro Alpine Crossing – Conquering Mt. Doom
Wow… I mean really this is about all you can say for the Tongariro Alpine Crossing. It’s one of New Zealand’s best one day hikes. Many people say one of the best one day hikes in the world. After doing…