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Ninh Binh, Vietnam

June 26, 2024November 6, 2024Susan
The stunning Ninh Binh landscape

Ninh Binh, a mesmerizing area known locally as ‘Ha Long Bay on land’ thanks to its magical landscape with sheer limestone mountains rising from the rice paddies.  In addition to its natural beauty, Ninh Binh also has a rich history dating back thousands of years.  Read more →

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Cat Ba Island, Vietnam

June 16, 2024November 6, 2024Susan
Cat Ba town at the base of the hills

Rugged, craggy and jungle-clad Cat Ba is the largest of 367 islands in the Cat Ba Archipelago, and 25km from the UNESCO Heritage site of Ha Long Bay.  The region is famous for its karst topography featuring thousands of towering limestone islands and islets, stunning caves and white sandy beaches.  Read more →

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SaPa, Vietnam

June 10, 2024November 6, 2024Susan
The town of Sapa

Sitting at an elevation of 1,600m or 5,200ft Sapa is situated in the NW region of Vietnam, close to the Chinese Border.  It is surrounded by mountains that are part of the Hoang Lien Son range, with nearby Fansipan mountain being the highest peak in Indochina (Vietnam, Laos, Cambodia).  Read more →

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HaNoi, Vietnam

May 19, 2024November 6, 2024Susan
Hoan Kiem Lake

Leaving what I now realize was the relative calm of Da Nang, we flew into Hanoi for 5 days.  Holy smokes this place is crazy!!!  Hanoi is the capital of Vietnam Read more →

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We came back to Da Nang, Vietnam

May 9, 2024November 6, 2024Susan

After 3 weeks in Hoi An and An Bang beach we are back ‘home’ in Da Nang 😎  We have the same corner unit junior apartment as before, just one level down on the 15th floor this time, right below our last apartment.  Read more →

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An Bang Beach, Hoi An, Vietnam

April 27, 2024November 6, 2024Susan
An Bang Beach

After a week in Hoi An town we moved just 15 minutes away to An Bang beach for a two week stay.  An Bang is considered part of Hoi An and most people staying in Hoi An will take day trips here, Read more →

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Hoi An, Vietnam

April 22, 2024November 6, 2024Susan
Early morning when just the locals are out

Hoi An ancient town, located on the banks of the Thu Bon River, dates from the 15th to the 19th centuries.  The town is a UNESCO World Heritage Site and is recognized as a well-preserved example of a Southeast Asian trading port along the Silk Route.  Read more →

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Da Nang, Vietnam

April 15, 2024November 6, 2024Susan

This view from our hotel is just what we needed 💕We have been living in cities for the past 3 ½ months and we were desperate for some time by the sea Read more →

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