Two Years Off Photos from a backpacking journey around the world
Vietnam
The Mekong Delta: My Tho & Ben Tre
Before leaving Vietnam for good, we visited Kevin’s family and toured the town of My Tho, located in the Mekong Delta region of southern Vietnam.
Family Visits in Pleiku & Saigon
Moving on to visit Jennifer’s extended family, we headed to the town of Pleiku for a few days before flying “home” to Saigon (Ho Chi Minh City).
The Highlands of Da Lat
A few hours from the beaches of Nha Trang and nestled high above the central Vietnamese highlands is the beautiful city of Da Lat.
Unwinding in Nha Trang
After traveling through North Vietnam for over two weeks, we spent a few days unwinding and relaxing in the beautiful seaside town of Nha Trang.
Trekking Through Sa Pa
Ten hours away from the city lights of Hanoi lies the mountainous frontier town of Sa Pa, home to many of Vietnam’s ethnic minority communities.
A Weekend in Rural Mai Chau
Nestled within the mountains of Hoa Binh province, Mai Chau is a small rural town known for its beauty, as well as being a settlement of the ethnic Tai people.
Pilgrimage to Perfume Pagoda
Well off the tourist path, we joined the masses of Vietnamese making the cultural and religious pilgrimage to Chùa Hương to celebrate the Lunar New Year.
The Wonders of Ha Long Bay
No visit to Vietnam would be complete without a trip to see Ha Long Bay, one of the newly-designated 7 Natural Wonders of the World.
The Old Quarter of Hanoi
Vietnam’s capital city of Hanoi is a microcosm of the country itself: vibrant and bustling, yet filled with old-world charm.
Cham Ruins at My Son
70 kilometers southwest of Da Nang lies one of Vietnam’s few UNESCO World Heritage sites: the Cham ruins at Mỹ Sơn.
Journey to the Imperial City of Hue
After finishing the Tet festivities, we left for the former imperial capital city of Hue, located two hours outside of Da Nang.
Visiting Ancestral Villages
Any trip back to Vietnam for us wouldn’t be complete without a pilgrimage to our ancestral villages.
Exploring Da Nang
Aside from spending time with family and celebrating Tet in Da Nang, we also made sure to explore Vietnam’s third-largest city.
Celebrating Tet in Vietnam
We made it to Vietnam just in time for Tet–the Lunar New Year celebrated by many Asians across the world!