Lost in Afternoon: Capturing moments in Northern Vietnam

lost in afternoon woman in conical hat holding her bicycle with a basket of front on top in rainy hanoi northern vietnam

Lost in Afternoon: Capturing moments in Northern Vietnam is a real travel story and a poetic account. Moments in time are just that, but some can live on in memory forever. I first came to Vietnam in September 2017, touching down in the capital city of Hanoi, after my first long haul flight from my […]

Full itinerary for 2 days in Ninh Binh, Vietnam

hang mua temple in ninh binh

Introduction My ‘Full itinerary for 2 days in Ninh Binh, Vietnam’  will help you plan your time here. If you’re coming to Vietnam, Ninh Binh should definitely be on your list of must-visit destinations. Located just a few hours south of Hanoi, Ninh Binh is known for its stunning limestone karst landscapes, serene rivers, and […]

Teaching English in Vietnam: How I lived the dream life

farm between two mountains with reflective lake in north vietnam

Do you dream of working as an English teacher overseas? Teaching English in Vietnam: How I lived the dream life will explain how I did just that. Perhaps you have been looking for a way to see more of the world and becoming a TEFL teacher seems like the perfect solution. Certainly teaching English abroad […]

Vietnam’s Dramatic Mountain Passes – 5 routes you may not know

girl sitting on wooden steps raising arm to celebrate being at the top of mountain pass in vietnam

There are many dramatic landscapes in Vietnam. An ideal way of exploring this stunning scenery is by riding a motorbike through a mountain pass. Here I have gathered together 5 dramatic routes, that you really ought to explore for yourself. They represent the drama and poetry of nature. They speak to the adventurous spirit within […]

Spectacular Khau Pha Mountain Pass, Yen Bai – Your guide

spectacular view of hills and mountains in Yen Bai

Heads up: This page includes affiliate links. If you click and purchase, I may receive a small commission at no extra cost to you. Thanks for reading this. The winding snake that is Vietnam contains so much spectacular scenery. Breath-taking beaches, ancient forests, but for the truly adventurous, the mountains always call. This rugged highland […]

Northern Vietnam’s Hidden Gems: 5 awe-inspiring places to visit

View of golden rice terraces and green, rolling hills in northern Vietnam

Heads up: This page includes affiliate links. If you click and purchase, I may receive a small commission at no extra cost to you. Thanks for reading this. I have been itching to make a post like this one to really showcase northern Vietnam’s hidden gems, having lived here for several years.  I spent most […]

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