Category Archives: Vietnam

Vietnam South to North

Posted on November 23, 2013 by katiezanestrand

Just like we did, many people travel for one month through Vietnam since it is such a large country and there is so much to see.  Your choice is to start in Hanoi and work South or start in Hoi … Continue reading →

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Hanoi, Ha Long Bay and Sapa

Posted on November 19, 2013 by katiezanestrand

After our visit to the caves we boarded our first night train since China where we ended up with a hard sleeper.  Beds in Southeast Asia are much harder than back home so we are definitely used to harder sleeping … Continue reading →

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Phong Nha National Park

Posted on November 13, 2013 by katiezanestrand

Our next destination, Dong Hoi, was a huge war zone now transformed to the stopping point for people who wish to visit Phong Nha National Park, which is noted for its caves and grotto systems that house the largest wet … Continue reading →

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Heading North, Vietnam

Posted on November 2, 2013 by katiezanestrand

Our journey north began with a stop in Nha Trang, a beach city with a similar feel to Huntington Beach in California, but filled with Russians.  It is major Russian vacation destination, which has attracted many Russian business owners.  In … Continue reading →

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Vietnamese Cooking Class

Posted on October 30, 2013 by katiezanestrand

After reviewing several cooking school options one clearly stood out.  The Cylco Resto Company offered a real cooking and cultural experience that by happen-stance was priced better as well.  The course began with a cyclo pick-up at our hotel and … Continue reading →

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Ho Chi Min City, Vietnam

Posted on October 26, 2013 by katiezanestrand

Hoi Chi Min City (formerly known as Saigon) in Vietnam had an amazing first impression on us and quickly became our favorite city in Southeast Asia for a number of reasons.  No one pestered us when we got off the … Continue reading →

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