Ho Chi Minh City (HCMC) was my last destination in Vietnam. To get there, I booked a daytime bus through Wolfpack Hostel, my accommodation in Dalat. The bus was operated by Futabus/Phuong Trang, one of the more reliable bus companies in Vietnam. Buses from Dalat to HCMC take six to eight hours (with the last … Continue reading Ho Chi Minh City
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Hue
I visited Hue, Vietnam's former imperial capital, for three nights. I met a few travelers who said Hue was skippable, but I loved it. The tours I joined were a major factor in making my experience memorable. I started with a street food tour on my first night in Hue. I booked it with I Love Hue, a … Continue reading Hue
Hanoi
I spent roughly four days in Hanoi over the course of a week. This was interspersed with tours in Halong Bay and Sapa. I mostly did self-guided walking in Hanoi, but I did go on a street food tour with a sassy and hilarious guide named Amy. While leading us to various eateries, Amy told us about aspects … Continue reading Hanoi