As we sit on the plane flying to Vientiane, Laos (country #6!!), I am reflecting back on our time in Vietnam (I find planes the best place to reflect, perhaps because there are no distractions and I’m forced to be with my own thoughts for the flight duration). I had an amazing time in Vietnam, […]
Halong Bay & the Island of Lost Children a.k.a. Castaway Island
One of the main things to do while visiting Hanoi is take a trip out to Halong Bay, a UNESCO World Heritage Site and one of the Seven Natural Wonders of the World. Halong Bay consists of thousands limestone karsts and islands. We had been debating which type of trip to book for Halong Bay, but […]
Country #5: Vietnam
We made it to country #5 – Vietnam! Shockingly, the first thing I thought when we got in the cab bound for our hostel is this guy is driving on the wrong side of the road. In Vietnam, they actually drive on the American side of the road, which leads me to think I’m going […]