The fast paced traveller
After the two day trek through Sapa, it was time for some relaxing. And what better way to relax than enjoying a cruise through one of the most famous UNESCO heritage sites? Halong Bay is one of the most visited places in all of Vietnam and it's not hard to figure out why. The beautiful islands... Continue Reading →
Many organized tours through Vietnam take Hanoi as their most northern point of visit. However, the highlight of our three weeks backpacking this beautiful country was definitely our two day stop in Sapa. Sapa is the main departure point for hikes through the rice terrace fields for which the area is known. Since we wanted... Continue Reading →
It was already pretty late in the evening when our train from Ninh Binh arrived in the capital of Vietnam; Hanoi. On our way from the train station to our hostel ‘Little Hanoi Hostel’, it already became clear that Hanoi was a bit different than Ho Chi Minh City. The first thing that struck us... Continue Reading →
After experiencing the very busy Trang An on Sunday afternoon, we made sure we were completely prepared to beat the crowds at the supposedly more touristy Tam Coc. Just as Trang An, Tam Coc is an area with beautiful limestone mountains but here you're also sailing through the the typical Vietnamese rice paddies. In the... Continue Reading →
After a refreshing shower and lunch at our lovely hotel, we were ready to explore the beautiful region of Ninh Binh. Ninh Binh is often skipped by people travelling through Vietnam due to lack of time, but in my opinion, it's one of the most beautiful regions in the country. It's mostly known for its... Continue Reading →
As someone who doesn't really like fish in any way or form, Scandinavia never really struck me as a place where I'd discover some culinary delights. So when I booked my solo trip to Copenhagen, I wasn't expecting to find a lot of typical dishes or places I'd be able to try and actually enjoy. But after some... Continue Reading →
One of the best things about travelling is always discovering unexpected things. As an avid planner I don’t often come across this feeling, but in Ninh Binh, on top of the Lying Dragon Mountain it hit me full force. We had planned to only visit Trang An and Tam Coc while in Ninh Binh, but... Continue Reading →
Over the course of three weeks backpacking through Vietnam, we have stayed in many hostels and hotels, one more comfortable than the other. But when it comes to price-quality, there is one that's head and shoulders above all the rest; Hoa Bien Hotel in Ninh Binh. This hotel offered everything I'm always looking for in a good... Continue Reading →
Even though Vietnam wasn't my first trip far away from home, it was my first time actually backpacking and hence taking care of our own transportation to get places. For Cuba everything was done with buses and arranged by the agency we booked with, and in America we travelled everywhere by car. Since we would be... Continue Reading →
