2013_05 Vietnam1, a set on Flickr. Our first week in Vietnam with our BigBikes was exciting! This is a photo story from the Laos/Vietnam border crossing, riding the Ho Chi Minh trail up North to Sa Pa.…
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Hoi An, Vietnam
Vietnam- that one word still has the power to create mixed emotions and adamant reactions from many Americans. What we found was a fascinating country, a crossroads of French and Asian culture, and a complicated history. With none of the pre-conceived ideas that taint our parents feelings for this SE Asian country, we were more able to fully appreciate both…
Vietnam – Hanoi & Halong Bay at last!
For us, we felt that Hanoi was nothing exceptional. We stayed in the Old Quarter and found that we just felt ripped off every minute, on every corner. This was our general feeling in Vietnam especially. We try to rationalize it…why do you feel that way in India too? Maybe because both countries have such a huge population and everyone…
Vietnam – Nha Trang > Hoi An > Hue
Nha Trang is another beach city, probably Vietnam’s most popular beach destination. Despite being the most popular and crowded, the beaches are beautiful with white sand and deep blue water. We had an overnight bus for Hoi An the next day in the evening so we had plenty of time to stroll around. We missed Dalat’s weather as it was…
Vietnam at last: HCMC, Mui Ne, Dalat
The bus ride from Phnom Penh to Ho Chi Minh City was pretty easy going. It took about 5-6 hours for the entire trip, border crossing and all. Usually when we pass borders, we have the bike customs to worry about in addition to our own visa stuff, so sometimes it gets hectic. So with the buses, when you board…