My last day in Vietnam was Lunar New Year's Eve. This means that most things were closed or at least closing down a lot earlier than usual and I would have to go to the airport earlier than planned as well. Still, with my flight being only at 1am, it meant I still had the … Continue reading Last Day in Vietnam – a peaceful walk in Tam Coc & magical Bich Cong Pagoda
Category: Asia
The ancient capital of Vietnam – Hoa Lu
After Trang An and a disappointing meal of terrible french fries, I got on the bike and continue to cycle to reach Hoa Lu. This used to be the capital of an ancient Vietnamese Kingdom called Dai Co Viet in the 10th century. It was a relatively small place, covering only 300 hectares and enclosed … Continue reading The ancient capital of Vietnam – Hoa Lu
Trang An, a piece of heaven on earth
After cycling for some time (see my previous post here), I made my way to the ultimate attraction - Trang An. It was about an hour of cycling, maybe a little more, as I would stop to take pictures along the way. After all, I was surrounded by this incredible natural beauty. I was in … Continue reading Trang An, a piece of heaven on earth
Exploring Ninh Bihn, Vietnam – staying in Tam Coc and cycling around
The restaurant was empty, but it had good reviews. I made my way in and asked if it was open. A very smiley man eagerly said yes of course and welcomed me in. I was starving. I had spent most of the day travelling to reach Tam Coc from Hoi An, which meant taking a … Continue reading Exploring Ninh Bihn, Vietnam – staying in Tam Coc and cycling around
Hoi An is the colour of prosperity – it was prosperous
Hoi An likes an outdoor gallery. The light and yellow walls create the perfect backdrop for any photographic topic and they have constantly inspired me. Réhanh The town of Hoi An is a photographic sensation not only due to its colourful lanterns but also due to its architecture and mustard colour. I was taken aback … Continue reading Hoi An is the colour of prosperity – it was prosperous




