Vietnam is a magnificent country. There is so much to see, and it's traveler-friendly. Even though I don't speak any Vietnamese, I had no problem getting to sights and cities as long as I did a little research. I stayed on the well established tourist route, which was probably why I found the country easy to … Continue reading Vietnam recap
sapa
Sapa
Sapa is a rural region in northern Vietnam that is home to several ethnic minorities, including the Black Hmong people (named for the color of their clothes). The area contains many hills, which are covered with rice terraces. I did a three-night, two-day tour of Sapa, which included two overnight trains. The first train was from … Continue reading Sapa