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...
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...
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...
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...
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