Letters from Indochina (Part 33)
After wrapping up my motorcycle ride through Ha Giang, I caught a bus back to Hanoi and arrived late last night. I was only...
Letters from Indochina (Part 32)
Today’s my last day on the Ha Giang Loop. Unlike the first three days, which mostly follow a tried-and-true route, the final leg offers...
Letters from Indochina (Part 31)
Today marks the 50th anniversary of the fall of Saigon. Or, as it’s known in Vietnam, Reunification Day. While the city of Saigon fell...
Letters from Indochina (Part 30)
This morning I left Yen Minh and made my first stop in Pho Bang. It’s a small town near the Chinese border. Previously, it...
Letters from Indochina (Part 29)
Today, I set off on the Ha Giang Loop! To keep with the Vietnamese food theme, I present to you my riding partner: Bun...
Letters from Indochina (Part 28)
This morning, I had my first taste of northern-style pho in a long time. Northern pho is simpler than its southern cousin, the broth...
Letters from Indochina (Part 27)
This morning I spent time observing the early morning rituals of village life. Out in the fields, I noticed many people weeding the rice...
Letters from Indochina (Part 26)
This morning I left Pu Luong. While waiting for my van, I spent a bit more time chatting with my host. He told me...
Letters from Indochina (Part 25)
I’ve come to really like my place, Pu Luong Sala Homestay. They set me up in what might be their best room, a corner...
Letters from Indochina (Part 24)
This morning, I visited a local market in Ninh Binh. I’ve always enjoyed morning markets, there’s something about watching locals shop for their daily...
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