Ha Giang is the mountainous region in the north of Vietnam and also the name of that region’s capital. The stunning karst landscapes, iconic rice terraces and… Read more “Ha Giang loop (part one): the wild, wild north of Vietnam”
Month: February 2020
Ninh Binh (day 2): road trip through the karst landscape of Trang An/ Van Long area
Exploring the entire limestone landscape of the region requires making a large motorcycle loop incorporating Trang An (with their boat trips among the ancient temples), Hoa Lu… Read more “Ninh Binh (day 2): road trip through the karst landscape of Trang An/ Van Long area”
Ninh Binh (day one): cycling and scrambling among limestones of Tam Coc
Ninh Binh is the nearest city to Tam Coc and Trang An – the UNESCO protected area renown for incredibly beautiful karst landscapes and the vestiges of… Read more “Ninh Binh (day one): cycling and scrambling among limestones of Tam Coc”
Backpacker’s budget – Laos
How expensive Laos is? Laos locates somewhere mid-range among South East Asian countries in terms of travel expenses. The food and accommodation is more expensive than in… Read more “Backpacker’s budget – Laos”
A long way to Vietnam: from Laos to Vinh
One of the most popular ways to get from Laos to Vietnam is taking a bus from Phonsavan to Vinh. It’s a long journey that can easily… Read more “A long way to Vietnam: from Laos to Vinh”
The Lao communist guerrila caves in Vieng Xai
Vieng Xai is a very small town set among ponds, greenery and karst rocks. It is famous for the limestone cave system used as a shelter from… Read more “The Lao communist guerrila caves in Vieng Xai”
Phonsavan to Sam Neua: a long and dangerous journey
The journey from Phonsavan to Sam Neua was an unforgettable experience: exhausting, slightly scary and fascinating all at the same time. Sam Neua wasn’t our destination –… Read more “Phonsavan to Sam Neua: a long and dangerous journey”
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