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Vietnam

Hanoi to the Highlands

Hanoi to the Highlands

Hanoi held us for almost a week.  A combination of comfortable lodging, crunchy baguettes and travel fatigue conspired to keep us pushing back our departure “just one more day” again and again and again. While much time was spent holed

World Biking January 29, 2012December 28, 2019 Asia, Tour Updates, Vietnam 13 Comments Read more

Then and Now: Vietnam Revisited

Then and Now:  Vietnam Revisited

Your very first visit to a Third World country leaves a big impression.  It’s inevitable.  A few strong images stick in your mind long after you’ve settled back into your comfortable First World existence.. Maybe it’s the “dirt poor locals”

World Biking January 17, 2012December 28, 2019 Asia, Tour Updates, Vietnam 6 Comments Read more
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