Possibly my favorite country in the world because it produced my wonderful husband and his family, Vietnam is a paradise on earth. Dive into bustling cities, kayak through emerald rice paddies, or hike through majestic mountains. Savor delicious street food, explore ancient temples, and relax on pristine beaches. Feeling really adventurous? Venture underground and sleep in the largest cave in the world, Hang Son Doong! Vietnam offers a kaleidoscope of experiences for every adventurer.
Sa Pa or Ninh Binh? If you have a few extra days in Hanoi and want to get out of the city, there’s a good chance you’ll find yourself trying to choose between these two very different destinations. You start researching. Sa Pa or Ninh Binh? It's a question that comes...
Introduction Ninh Binh was never going to be just another stop in Vietnam for us. We visited as an overnight excursion from our 12-Night Thailand and Vietnam cruise on Celebrity Solstice, but this trip had a much more personal reason behind it: Ninh Binh is where my...
Short answer...Yes! Introduction Tucked high in the Hoàng Liên Sơn Mountains of northern Vietnam, Sa Pa is a misty mountain town surrounded by dramatic peaks, cascading rice terraces, waterfalls, and tiny villages. Located in Lào Cai Province near the Chinese border,...
Introduction Hanoi was the first place we ever visited in Vietnam, almost ten years ago. It was our first taste of a country that would ignite—and never quite satisfy—our appetite for more. It is a gritty city with layers. When we first glimpsed the sea of scooters,...
Jennifer's Path has a new Trip Report on Fora's website! Read a brief overview of our recent 12-night Thailand and Vietnam Cruise on the Celebrity Solstice! More to follow on Jenniferspath.org! Celebrity Cruises is well-known for its elevated and modern design,...
Read my latest trip report on Fora Travel! This is a short version of our epic adventure in Phong Nha Ke Bang National Park in Vietnam. Do you want to go? I can help you plan. Inspiring your next adventure! In March of 2023, I traveled to Phong Nha, Vietnam where...
Author Notes Check out photos from our six-day trek to explore Hang Son Doong in Phong Nha Vietnam with Oxalis Adventures here. Book your own adventure with Oxalis Adventures here. Read about how we got ready for the trip here and about the first two parts of...
Southeast Asia on 2 Wheels We just returned from a bike trip from Vietnam to Cambodia, as a part of our month-long trip in the region. Read about how we planned and prepared for the trip here. Read about our first few days in Vietnam here. We found and booked a 9-day...
Introduction to Saigon Saigon, or Ho Chi Minh City, is the largest city in Vietnam, with a population of around 12 million people. It was originally named "Sai Gon," after the Kapok tree, which has a lightweight wood great for making things like canoes and artistic...
Planning Phase Want to learn about how we are preparing for our trip to Vietnam and Cambodia? Keep reading... This is a different type of post. We haven't traveled yet! A trip like this takes a ton of preparation, and I wanted to break it down into smaller, bite-sized...
Planning: Discovering Southeast Asia Read about our trip to Vietnam, discovering Southeast Asia (Part 1). These are my thoughts and opinions, often just musings. If I offend or annoy, forgive me!! Our history with Vietnam My husband was born...
Relaxing on a beach during our kayak trip
Saigon, Vietnam
Phong Nha National Park, Vietnam
Epic tale of an American female combat photographer in the Vietnam war. The books chronicles her story of love and loss over the years, meanwhile teaching about the history of the war in Vietnam.
Epic novel spanning the recent history of Vietnam
Hilarious accounts of travel through Borneo, Vietnam, Mongolia, China, Laos and Cambodia. Great for inspiration or for a travel fix when you are stuck at home!
Hilarious travel memoirs of a young woman traveling across Asia searching for herself.
Story of Vietnamese family’s escape and journey to freedom