I had never seen as many of rocks and mountains as I did during my recent trip to the Vietnamese northernmost province of Ha Giang. The 1000 meter above sea level locality, located a stone’s throw away from China’s Yunnan province, boasts countless massive limestone rocks, hanging valleys, rice terraces climbing to the clouds and… Continue reading Ha Giang – Rocks, Mountains and Motor ride
Mandalay – A hidden charm Mandalay is often skipped by travellers as they think the city is underwhelming and charmless compared to other cities in Myanmar. However, every city is different and beautiful in its way that makes them worth a visit, so I decided to give the city a try and was glad that… Continue reading Unexpected Myanmar: Mandalay at a glance and Train Experience
“- Minh, how long will you stay in Bagan? – Uhmm, one night, maybe – Only one night? No way. I think I will be there for about three nights. – I have seen lots of pagodas and temples so I don’t know if I want to see more. – Haha, I guess that place… Continue reading Unexpected Myanmar: Chasing the sun in Bagan
The trip to Myanmar was very random to me. I always wanted to visit this country for various reasons, so I booked the tickets right away when I saw a flight promotion. However, I almost cancelled my trip just because I did not feel confident enough to do the trip on my own this time.… Continue reading Unexpected Myanmar: Couchsurfing and city walks in Yagon
Not only is Cao Bang famous for stunning landscapes like Ban Gioc Waterfall and Nguom Ngao Cave, it is also known for a long history associating with Vietnam’s revolutionaries and nationalists. One of the most well-known historical sites in the locality is Pac Bo in Truong Ha Commune, Ha Quang District, right on Vietnam’s northeastern… Continue reading Cao Bang Trip: Pac Bo Historical Site
Nguom Ngao Cave is another attraction in Cao Bang which is 3 km away from Ban Gioc Waterfall. You can hop on a city bus or a motor taxi (or “xe ôm”) or walk like we did to reach the cave. To be honest, I wasn’t sure what to expect from the cave system on… Continue reading Cao Bang Trip: Nguom Ngao Cave
The Vietnamese northern province of Cao Bang was always mysterious to me. My dream of exploring this place turned into reality since I did a weekend trip to Cao Bang in October, visiting a couple of places, including Ban Gioc Waterfall, Nguom Ngao Cave and Pac Bo historical site. Cao Bang is about 285 km… Continue reading Cao Bang Trip: Imposing Ban Gioc Waterfall
